world news [In pictures] Europe's IXV space research mission An experimental spaceplane successfully returned to Earth on Wednesday (February 11) after a 100-minute test flight that the European Space Agency 11/02/2015
world news Migrant deaths in Mediterranean show Triton inadequate Each disaster involving desperate immigrants fuels the debate over measures to prevent people from dying at sea, and each time the measures come up 11/02/2015
Belgium Belgian jihadist 'mastermind' jailed for 12 years A Belgian court has jailed the leader of an Islamist group for 12 years. Fouad Belkacem led Sharia4Belgium, which was branded as a “terrorist group” 11/02/2015
France French TV star Roger Hanin dies Roger Hanin, one of France’s most popular actors, has died at the age of 89. Famous for his role as TV detective Navarro, Hanin was also known for 11/02/2015
Germany Germany bids farewell to former president with state funeral A state funeral has been held for Germany’s former president Richard von Weizsaecker who died last month aged 94. He presided over the reunification 11/02/2015
Belarus Ukraine talks set to get underway in Minsk President Vladimir Putin, Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Francois Hollande and President Petro Poroshenko have arrived in Minsk for their 11/02/2015
world news MEPs want new data protection, airline sharing rules MEPs say the EU needs new data protection rules and the sharing of airline passenger information to fight terrorism. They believe both pieces of 11/02/2015
France DSK tells court sex drive "probably higher than average" The disgraced former IMF chief, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, has given testimony for the second time during his trial in France for aggravated pimping 11/02/2015
Germany Dresden's 70-year trauma British planes dropped explosive and incendiary bombs on Dresden during the night of February 13th, 1945. American planes followed. In four raids, at 11/02/2015
Vatican Making waves in the Holy See, Pope Francis goes global with new Cardinals Pope Francis, is shaking up Vatican city. The pontiff is set to confirm 15 new Cardinals this weekend. It is his selection which is making waves as 11/02/2015
Europe News MEPs want tougher labelling rules MEPs said on Wednesday that all processed meat products should carry labels stating their country of origin. The labels have been championed by 11/02/2015
Italy Hundreds of migrants feared dead in Mediterannean The perilous sea journey across the Mediterannean has reportedly claimed the lives of hundreds of migrants. The United Nations Refugee agency, which 11/02/2015
Cinema Robert Pattinson triggers star buzz at Berlinale with James Dean movie Among this year’s big star buzz at the Berlinale was the world premiere of Robert Pattinson’s latest film ‘Life’ about James Dean. 11/02/2015
Belarus Putin to travel to Minsk talks raising hopes of a deal over Ukraine President Putin has confirmed he is travelling to Minsk for crucial peace talks with Ukrainian, French and German leaders. The presence of the 11/02/2015
no comment African migrants scale barrier to reach Spanish soil Around 600 African migrants stormed the border fence separating Morocco and the Spanish city of Melilla during the early hours of Tuesday (February 11/02/2015
Italy Up to 300 migrants feared dead after Mediterranean shipwrecks Up to 300 migrants are feared dead after attempting to cross the Mediterranean to Italy. Survivors said they were on two boats travelling from 11/02/2015
Cinema Antonio Banderas handed honorary award at 'Spanish Oscars' Penelope Cruz, Antonio Banderas, Pedro Almodovar – all the big names in Spanish cinema were there for Spain's Goya Awards ceremony 11/02/2015
Culture news "Après Ski" dominates Madrid Fashion Week Madrid Fashion Week celebrated its 30 anniversary with a new edition featuring 44 Spanish designers presenting their upcoming Fall-Winter 11/02/2015
Ukraine Ukraine casualties rise ahead of crucial summit Fighting rages in east Ukraine ahead of crucial talks to resolve the conflict. President Poroshenko said he was prepared to introduce martial law 11/02/2015
no comment Bare-chested Femen protesters jump on DSK's car at trial Feminist activists threw themselves on Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s car in protest as the ex-IMF chief, once tipped to become French president, arrived 11/02/2015
Germany Berlin Film Festival salutes director Wim Wenders German director Wim Wenders has branched into 3-D for his latest film entry at the Berlin Film Festival. It’s called “Every Thing Will Be Fine” and 11/02/2015
Greece Greek PM easily wins parliamentary backing to take on Brussels over bailout revision plans Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras easily won the confidence of parliament in a late night sitting on Tuesday with 162 votes. It means he has the 11/02/2015
Belarus Peace talks in Minsk get underway as fighting in Ukraine continues Members of the Contact group on the Ukraine crisis left a meeting on the eve of today’s four-way peace summit dashing hopes of a preliminary a 11/02/2015
Germany Germany rejects Greek government calls for Second World War reparations Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias get a 'nein' from Berlin to his government’s claim for World War Two reparations 11/02/2015
Ukraine Rebels push on with their assault on Ukrainian government positions ahead of peace talks More than 10 civilians and soldiers have been killed in rocket fire deep inside Ukrainian government-held territory on the eve of peace talks. The 11/02/2015
France Ukraine peace talks in Minsk: 'A chance that cannot be missed' The European Union’s foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini has told MEPs in Strasbourg that Wednesday’s Ukraine peace talks represent “a chance 10/02/2015
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