Russia Navalny demands fresh vote in Russian mayoral poll Thousands of supporters of defeated Moscow mayoral candidate, Alexei Navalny, have been gathering in the Russian capital to protest against the poll 09/09/2013
Syria Defiant Damascans say they are ready for any US strike against Syria The mood on the streets of Damascus is one of tense defiance. As people try to get on with their lives many say they are not afraid of possible 09/09/2013
Syria Mixed reactions to Russia's proposal on Syria UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon said on Monday that if weapons inspectors confirm the use of chemical weapons in Syria the international community 09/09/2013
Germany "My imagination does not reach far enough to see a Green/Black coalition in the Bundestag." Katrin Göring-Eckardt, Green candidate in the upcoming German elections taken from an interview with euronews reporter Sigrid Ulrich. Sigrid Ulrich 09/09/2013
Norway Conservatives look set to triumph in Norwegian vote Preliminary results from the Norwegian general election put the Conservative led centre-right coalition in the box seat to take power in the country 09/09/2013
Italy Berlusconi's uncertain political future The political future of Silvio Berlusconi is being decided on by a special Italian Senate committee. The 23 members met on Monday and have been 09/09/2013
Sport Barguil wins second Vuelta stage Warren Barguil won his second stage of this year’s Tour of Spain on Monday when the Frenchman out-sprinted Sky’s Rigoberto Uran to claim stage 09/09/2013
World Russia's political opposition pumping up anti-Putin volume Does political opposition in Russia have a new leader with realistic chances of challenging the status quo? Alexei Navalny’s campaign slogan in his 09/09/2013
real economy Germany: Europe's growth engine Put the words, buoyant, strong, sustainable and economy together. Now think of a country and the chances are Germany springs to mind. German voters 09/09/2013
Syria Syria welcomes Russian proposal to hand over chemical weapons to avoid US air strikes Syria has welcomed Russia’s suggestion it should put its chemical weapons under international control – a move designed to avoid possible US air 09/09/2013
Ukraine Family of Tymoshenko hope for her release The family of former Ukranian prime minister, Yulia Tymoshenko, are hopeful that she will be allowed travel for medical treatment in Germany next 09/09/2013
Business Icahn's Dell buyout block attempts over Activist investor Carl Icahn has given up on trying to block the buyout of struggling personal computer maker Dell by the company’s founder Michael 09/09/2013
Norway Norway waiting to hear if favourite Erna Solberg has ousted Jens Stoltenberg in election Norway is close to finding out who its next prime minster will be. Conservative Erna Solberg is widely tipped to win. If she does triumph she’ll 09/09/2013
Business China's foreign investment soars China’s foreign investments have hit a new record. Last year the country jumped into the top three of the world’s investors for the first time. It 09/09/2013
brussels bureau Controversy over 'EU museum' continues Belgian theatre director Thomas Bellinck has a vision. It is the year 2018. The European Union has collapsed after the continent became mired in a 09/09/2013
Sport Rogge leaves the IOC Faster, Higher, Stronger and Richer Jacques Rogge competed in the yachting competitions at the Olympic Games of Mexico in 1968, Munich in 1972 and Montreal in 1976. In July 2001 09/09/2013
Italy Berlusconi's political destiny being decided by Senate Committee The political future of Silvio Berlusconi is being decided on by a special Italian Senate committee. The 23 members have met today and are 09/09/2013
Romania Romanian gold mine project scrapped amid nightly protests Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta has announced a controversial gold mining project will now not go ahead after nightly demonstrations in the 09/09/2013
United Kingdom James Bond's underwater Lotus to make a splash at auction One of the most breathtaking vehicles ever made is up for auction. The fully operational Lotus submarine car used the 1977 film “The Spy Who Loved 09/09/2013
France Jewell thieves launch daring smash 'n' grab raid on chic Paris jewellery store Jewell thieves have launched a daring smash ‘n’ grab raid on a chic jewellery store in the French capital, Paris. Four men rammed a four-by-four 09/09/2013
Netherlands Painting considered a fake revealed as a work by Dutch master Vincent van Gogh A painting long-thought to be a fake has been confirmed as a piece by Dutch master Vincent van Gogh. The work – called ‘Sunset at Montmajour’ and 09/09/2013
Syria Syria's Assad demands US provide proof of chemical weapon attack Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has warned the United States that its allies may take “direct and indirect” action if the country is targeted by 09/09/2013
Syria Obama's Syria struggle - not enough political support in US The White House is increasingly isolated in the face of mounting opposition to military intervention against the Assad regime in Syria. According to 09/09/2013
Sport America's Cup: Oracle Team USA wins Race 4 Oracle Team USA produced a stunning performance to edge out Emirates Team New Zealand and clinch the fourth race of the America’s Cup on San 09/09/2013
North Korea Celebrations in North Korea to mark 65th anniversary North Korea has marked its 65th anniversary with a huge military parade in the capital Pyongyang. The country’s leader Kim Jong Un watched as 09/09/2013
Business Greek industrial output down again, but hopeful signs Greek industrial output recorded its steepest decline in 16 months in July. There were falls in production of electricity, mining and 09/09/2013
Business Banca Monte dei Pasch needs massive capital hike Italy’s Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena has said it is going to need another 2.5 billion euros in fresh capital from investors to shore up its 09/09/2013
Business Google offers new concessions to head off EC competition fine Google is moving to try to avoid a hefty fine from European competition regulators. Brussels is considering fining the search engine company $5 09/09/2013
