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Cyprus and Malta begin 2008 – with the euroThe arrival of 2008 has seen the adoption of the euro currency by the people of Cyprus. The… 01/01/08 19:23 CET
Iowa focus of US presidential election ahead of caucus voteIn Iowa, USA, a caucus vote on Thursday will launch the state-by-state contest to pick a nominee… 01/01/08 19:23 CET
Anti-smoking grace periods in France and GermanyNew anti-smoking laws have come into effect in France and much of Germany, but in many places there… 01/01/08 19:20 CET
Hundreds dead amid warnings of civil war in KenyaMore than 70 thousand people have now been forced to flee, as Kenya’s post-election violence… 01/01/08 19:20 CET
Global parties welcome in 2008Revellers across the world have welcomed in 2008 with parties, pyrotechnics and plenty of good… 01/01/08 19:20 CET
Slovenia in EU hotseatThe new year has brought a daunting new responsibility for Slovenia. It is now at the helm of the… 01/01/08 14:04 CET
Uncertainty in Pakistan as elections face delayPakistan’s elections now look increasingly likely to be postponed. Despite all opposition parties… 01/01/08 13:23 CET
Kenya on the brink as critics claim election fraudAn uneasy calm hung over Kenya’s townships today, as pressure mounts on President Mwai Kibaki for… 01/01/08 13:22 CET
Fireworks and fun as 2008 arrives in style2008 continues its march around the world, with New York the latest city to celebrate its arrival… 01/01/08 13:22 CET
Malta and Cyprus celebrate adoption of the euroLeading by example, Malta’s prime minister has shown his eagerness to get to grips with the euro… 01/01/08 13:22 CET
Last minute hostage-hitch in ColombiaA delicate operation to free three hostages held for years in the jungle by Colombian marxist… 01/01/08 09:08 CET
“Challenging” six months ahead for EU PresidencySlovenia has stepped into the spotlight. It will assume the EU’s rotating presidency for the next… 01/01/08 09:08 CET
From east to west the world greets 2008Midnight in London and the unmistakeable sound of Big Ben launched the New Year’s party in the… 01/01/08 09:06 CET
Unrest piles pressure on Kenyan presidentWith bloodshed continuing in Kenya, President Mwai Kibaki is coming under increasing international… 01/01/08 09:06 CET
Mediterranean island states join EurozoneCyprus and Malta have formally adopted the euro, the last step to integration in the EU following… 01/01/08 09:06 CET
