economy
Mittal latest steel moghul hit by price crunchMore indications demand for raw materials remains soft is ArcelorMittal’s saying it will double… 05/11/08 21:44 CET
Germany launches recovery packageThe German government has announced an economic stimulus package worth 50 billion euros, with the… 05/11/08 21:44 CET
europa
EC report card shows enlargement candidates are a mixed bagThe European Commission says Croatia is on track to finish EU entry talks next year and it could be… 05/11/08 21:33 CET
futuris
Providing mobility for allMobility impaired Europeans face plenty of hurdles when moving around towns and cities. Often… 05/11/08 17:07 CET
hi-tech
Methane gas from tip becomes electricityAt a giant rubbish dump on the outskirts of the capital of the Philippines, thousands of scavengers… 05/11/08 15:53 CET
le mag
German singer Lemper goes personalWith her latest album Between Yesterday and Tomorrow, German singer Ute Lemper adopts a sultry jazz… 05/11/08 15:53 CET
markets
Europe fails to take wing on Obama winGlobal markets, which have surged 20 percent over the last week held onto those gains after the … 05/11/08 21:44 CET
world news
Author Michael Crichton dies aged 66Best selling author Michael Crichton has died at the age of 66 after a battle with cancer. The… 05/11/08 22:54 CET
Author Michael Crichton dies aged 66Best selling author Michael Crichton has died at the age of 66 after a battle with cancer. The… 05/11/08 22:16 CET
Obama’s win fulfills Luther King’s “dream”Barak Obama is the embodiment of the American Dream. His electoral win is the culmination of a… 05/11/08 20:18 CET
Harlem savours Obama victoryFor America’s black community in particular, the election result was a watershed moment. In… 05/11/08 20:15 CET
Karadzic appears as witness in war crimes courtRadovan Karadzic has appeared before a UN war crimes court as a witness. The former Bosnian Serb… 05/11/08 20:15 CET
Bush promises complete cooperation with ObamaPresident George W. Bush has congratulated US president-elect Barack Obama on winning the election… 05/11/08 20:15 CET
Middle East leaders look for new ideas from ObamaBarack Obama’s election victory has drawn a mixed reaction across the Middle East, where many… 05/11/08 20:13 CET
Why did McCain lose US election?Where did it all go wrong? That is what John McCain must be wondering after his White House dreams… 05/11/08 20:13 CET
Russia to deploy missiles near Polish borderRussia is to deploy short-range missiles to counter US plans to set up a missile defence system in… 05/11/08 20:13 CET
Obama victory hailed as turning pointBarack Obama swept to victory as voters turned out in record numbers, reflecting the level of… 05/11/08 20:09 CET
Europe hails Obama triumphIn Europe, Barrack Obama’s historic victory has been hailed as a chance to reinvigorate… 05/11/08 18:33 CET
Middle East ceasefire disrupted as violence flaresAn eruption of violence in the Middle East has disrupted a truce declared in June along Israel’s… 05/11/08 14:12 CET
Middle East ceasefire disrupted as violence flaresAn eruption of violence in the Middle East has disrupted a truce declared in June along Israel’s… 05/11/08 14:02 CET
McCain urges unityHe lost the greatest prize, but none of his honour, and remained gracious in defeat. With wife… 05/11/08 14:02 CET
Barroso calls for “new deal” with US to solve financial crisisIn the wake of Barack Obama’s electoral victory, European Commission President, Jose Manuel… 05/11/08 14:02 CET
Democrats triumph in both Congressional housesDemocrats have enjoyed further successes on Capitol Hill, with gains in both the Senate and the… 05/11/08 14:02 CET
Russia’s Medvedev slams US in speechThere have been harsh words for the United States from Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, making… 05/11/08 14:02 CET
Obama wins historic electionAn historic day as America’s elects its first black president. Barrack Obama savoured the moment… 05/11/08 14:02 CET
Wins in swing states pave way for Obama victoryAs counting neared completion the states that had declared for Obama give him a commanding tally of… 05/11/08 12:13 CET
Thousands celebrate Obama winExit polls suggest the Illinois senator gained unprecedented support from young people, African… 05/11/08 12:04 CET
Kenyans take pride in Obama victoryThe election was keenly watched in Kenya, where relatives of Barack Obama shared in his joy. There… 05/11/08 09:17 CET
Party time throughout EuropeA party atmosphere throughout Europe as Obama supporters watched gigantic electronic screens as the… 05/11/08 07:15 CET
McCain urges unity after Republican defeatA defeated but gracious John McCain was, in keeping with tradition the first candidate to address… 05/11/08 07:10 CET
Obama thanks supporters for historic winBarack Obama has made his first speech as US President-elect to his jubilant supporters. After an… 05/11/08 07:05 CET
Democrats extend their majority in CongressThe Democrats have retained control of the US House of Representatives. The party currently… 05/11/08 06:49 CET
Congo rejects one-on-one talks with rebel leaderCongo has rejected a rebel war lord’s demand for direct talks to solve the conflict which has left… 05/11/08 04:30 CET
Mexico minister killed in plane crashMexico’s Interior minister is confirmed as being one of six people killed after a small tourist… 05/11/08 04:30 CET
Head of the Georgian Army dismissedThe head of the Georgian Army has been dismissed after a review of the country’s conflict with… 05/11/08 03:41 CET
20 die in German bus blazeGerman police have confirmed that 20 people have died when a bus burst into flames while… 05/11/08 01:25 CET
