cinema
Moscow Film Festival opens with a French touchThe Moscow International Film Festival has opened with French director Claude Lelouch’s film ‘What… 21/06/10 17:23 CET
corporate
Rio-BHP tie-up gets approvalThe Western Australian State government is set to approve a 94 billion euro BHP Billiton-Rio Tinto… 21/06/10 18:44 CET
A brighter future for Le MondeThe future of one of France’s most respected newspapers is looking a little brighter. A joint bid… 21/06/10 18:44 CET
BP announces new oil spill costsBP says the cost of its response to the Gulf of Mexico spill has now reached 2 billion dollars, or… 21/06/10 18:44 CET
economy
Praise for the Euro from ECB bossThe head of the European Central Bank has been praising the stability of the single currency… 21/06/10 18:44 CET
Middle East backs ABC IPOMiddle East funds appear to take up more than half of what is being touted as the world’s biggest… 21/06/10 18:44 CET
Asian stocks rise on China’s flexible yuanChina’s decision to strengthen the yuan has seen shares rise across Asia. The central bank… 21/06/10 10:34 CET
europa
Poland’s tight presidential race to get tighterPoland’s presidential election on Sunday saw centrist candidate Bronislaw Komorowski narrowly beat… 21/06/10 19:47 CET
le mag
Rockabilly glamour at Milan fashion showThere was a twang of rockabilly glamour in Donnatella Versace’s collection for menswear for spring… 21/06/10 17:23 CET
questions for europe
How to apply for ErasmusErasmus is probably the best known and most popular EU exchange programme. Through it, more than… 21/06/10 21:02 CET
Mobile roaming chargesPhone bills while travelling within the EU will get lighter for Europeans from July 1 under new… 21/06/10 21:02 CET
science
Research project seeks to uncover the genetic roots of chronic diseasesRecently researchers in California began the highly automated, large-scale process of analysing … 21/06/10 17:23 CET
world news
Spanish parliament to vote on key labour reformsSpain’s parliament is expected to ratify labour reforms later today, a key part of the government’s… 21/06/10 23:17 CET
Strong emotions stirred by ‘whale wars’The controversial issue of whaling does not only trigger a war of words. There have been showdowns… 21/06/10 19:51 CET
Belarus to pay unpaid Russia gas billBelarus has said it will pay an unpaid gas bill following an earlier move by Russia’s state owned… 21/06/10 19:49 CET
British troops killed in Afghanistan reaches 300The number of British troops killed in Afghanistan has reached 300 as disquiet grows about… 21/06/10 19:49 CET
Worst case scenario gets worse for BPAs its ruptured well continues spewing oil, BP’s woes are growing. A worker from the rig, which… 21/06/10 19:47 CET
Tough austerity measures expected in UK budgetBritain’s Chancellor will tomorrow unveil what’s expected to be the country’s toughest budget in 30… 21/06/10 16:13 CET
Anelka stays silent on return to LondonA silent, sulking football star is hardly a rare sight in London but Nicolas Anelka’s surprise… 21/06/10 16:11 CET
Anelka arrives in London under a cloudNicolas Anelka tried to slip into Heathrow quietly following his dismissal from the French team… 21/06/10 14:37 CET
UK death toll in Afghan war reaches 300The number of British troops killed in Afghanistan has hit 300, raising further questions about the… 21/06/10 14:04 CET
Israel gives green light to more Gaza goodsIsrael has given further details of the easing of its blockade on Gaza, saying all civilian goods… 21/06/10 13:21 CET
Russia starts cutting gas to BelarusThere are fears gas deliveries to Europe could be affected after Russia’s decision to start cutting… 21/06/10 11:03 CET
Swiss man faces caning over graffiti in SingaporeA Swiss man accused of vandalism in Singapore faces being caned and jailed for up to three years if… 21/06/10 09:31 CET
Russia to cut gas supplies to BelarusRussian gas supplies to Europe are under threat once again after Moscow ordered the flow to Belarus… 21/06/10 07:22 CET
Santos sweeps to victory in ColombiaColombia’s former Defence Minister Juan Manuel Santos has won the country’s presidency in a… 21/06/10 07:20 CET
Israel allows more goods into GazaWashington has welcomed the news that Israel is to ease its blockade of Gaza and allow what it… 21/06/10 07:19 CET
Worst-case scenario shows horrific oil spill figuresBP estimates in a worst-case scenario of the amount of oil leaking from its damaged well could be… 21/06/10 07:17 CET
Poland presidential goes to a second roundPoland’s acting president, Bronislaw Komorowski took a step closer to making the job his own after… 21/06/10 07:16 CET
