cinema
Oscars: And the winner is…It was the night of the independent film, with low-budget pictures trouncing the blockbusters for… 08/03/10 16:52 CET
economy
Russia starts car scrappage schemeA scrappage scheme has started in Russia to try to boost new car sales. The government is… 08/03/10 18:30 CET
Sarkozy pushes nuclear for developing countriesOpening a Paris conference, French President Nicolas Sarkozy has urged a massive expansion of… 08/03/10 18:23 CET
Brussels considers euro zone crisis rescue fundSpurred by Greece’s problems, the European Commission has said it is looking at creating an… 08/03/10 15:51 CET
Sarkozy wants nuclear fundingFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy is pushing international development banks to fund nuclear power… 08/03/10 15:20 CET
Shell and PetroChina target ArrowRoyal Dutch Shell and PetroChina have confirmed that they have formed a partnership to try to buy… 08/03/10 15:20 CET
Japanese lending down againLending by Japanese banks to companies and individuals fell again in February from a year earlier… 08/03/10 15:20 CET
Sarkozy promises to help Greek economyFrance has promised to help Greece get through its economic crisis. Greek Prime Minister George… 08/03/10 07:15 CET
hi-tech
Hovering between boat and planeIt is a futuristic hybrid vehicle – a boat that flies or a plane that can cross the water. New… 08/03/10 16:52 CET
interview
Analyst Gordon Thomas: Dubai was a Mossad operationGordon Thomas is a journalist who specialises in the world of espionage. The Welsh writer has sold… 08/03/10 18:50 CET
le mag
Kahlo collection on show in BrusselsThe world’s largest private collection of Frida Kahlo’s works is now on show in Brussels. Some 19… 08/03/10 16:42 CET
world news
Women march to stop gender-based violenceAll over the world women are celebrating 100 years of International Women’s Day. In Bangladesh… 08/03/10 19:15 CET
White House: Israel and Palestinians agree to talks about talksThe political chess game that is Arab-Israeli relations is closer to getting underway again. The… 08/03/10 19:14 CET
Head apologises in latest German school sex caseIt is in a picture-postcard setting and it is one of Germany’s most celebrated places of learning… 08/03/10 18:45 CET
US bomb disposal experts give thumbs-up to Hurt LockerIraq war drama “The Hurt Locker” blew away its rivals at the Oscars – taking six awards, including… 08/03/10 18:44 CET
Vote counting continues in Iraq amid warning of fraudAll day, hundreds of ballot boxes have continued to arrive at the main election centre in eastern… 08/03/10 18:42 CET
Al Qaeda suspects’ trial begins in BelgiumA major terrorism trial has got underway in Belgium, amid tight security. Nine people are… 08/03/10 18:41 CET
Miliband makes low-key appearance before Iraq inquiryBritain’s Foreign Secretary says the UK must ensure it remains a major international player… 08/03/10 15:32 CET
Israel backs new homes for West Bank settlementIsrael has sparked fresh Palestinian anger by approving the construction of more than 100 Jewish… 08/03/10 13:50 CET
Hundreds die in Nigeria’s sectarian clashesTroops are patrolling the streets of the central Nigerian city of Jos as aid workers count the dead… 08/03/10 13:08 CET
Counting underway in Iraq electionCounting is underway in Iraq’s second full national election since the fall of Saddam Hussein… 08/03/10 12:55 CET
‘The Hurt Locker’ triumphs at history-making Oscars“It is the moment of a lifetime.” So said Kathryn Bigelow, making history as the first woman ever… 08/03/10 12:55 CET
51 dead in Turkey earthquakeAt least 51 people have died in a strong earthquake in eastern Turkey. The magnitude six quake… 08/03/10 11:34 CET
Strong earthquake hits eastern TurkeyAn earthquake with a magnitude of around six has struck eastern Turkey, shaking the ground for… 08/03/10 08:04 CET
Oscar glory for ‘The Hurt Locker’Hollywood can begin celebrating as the winners of the 82nd Academy Awards are announced. Beating… 08/03/10 07:47 CET
Swiss reject pension cuts in referendumVoters in Switzerland have overwhelmingly rejected a reform of the occupational pension scheme in a… 08/03/10 07:16 CET
Obama praises courage of Iraqi votersPresident Barack Obama called it an “important milestone”. The US leader was among the first to… 08/03/10 07:14 CET
Votes being counted in Iraqi electionsMillions of people defied the threat of terror, turning out to vote in Iraq’s second election since… 08/03/10 07:13 CET
Strong earthquake hits eastern TurkeyAn earthquake with a magnitude of around six has struck eastern Turkey, shaking the ground for… 08/03/10 07:12 CET
Ethnic clashes in Nigeria kill hundredsUp to 300 people may have been killed in fighting in the central Nigerian state of Plateau. In… 08/03/10 03:34 CET
