cinema
‘Melancholia’ triumphs at European Film AwardsLars von Trier’s apocalyptic feature ‘Melancholia’ has been named European Film 2011 at a… 04/12/11 05:33 CET
‘Black Gold’ glitters at Marrakech Film FestivalMovie magic has come to Morocco where the red carpet is attracting stars from all over the world to… 04/12/11 00:33 CET
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20,000 light years from the SunA few years ago V838 Monocerotis was seen experiencing a major eruption, making it one of the… 04/12/11 11:30 CET
Sport
Brazil legend Socrates diesFormer Brazil captain Socrates died on Sunday at the age of 57. Widely regarded as the best… 04/12/11 20:17 CET
world news
Putin’s party strengthIn November, Vladimir Putin and Dmitri Medvedev agreed officially to switch roles. Their election… 04/12/11 18:54 CET
Russian Election: Hackers attack websitesTwo Liberal Russian media outlets and an election watchdog have been victim to huge cyber attacks… 04/12/11 18:06 CET
Russian Elections: electoral fraud accusations dismissed by MedvedevIn Moscow police say more than 100 demonstrators were detained. It is reported they had been taking… 04/12/11 23:43 CET
Italy minister breaks down announcing austerity plansA day earlier than expected, Italy’s Prime Minister has announced emergency austerity measures… 04/12/11 23:13 CET
Russian Elections: Latest resultsWith 60% of the ballots counted, results show Vladimir Putin’s ruling party making steady gains… 04/12/11 23:07 CET
Centre-left on track to take power in CroatiaExit polls indicate a victory for Croatia’s opposition bloc Kukuriku led by Socialist Party leader… 04/12/11 21:43 CET
Iran claims to shoot down US droneAccording to state in television in Iran, a US drone has been shot down over the eastern part of… 04/12/11 19:34 CET
Pakistan will not attend summit on Afghanistan futureOne important country will be missing from a conference on the future of Afghanistan due to start… 04/12/11 18:33 CET
Italy unions unconvinced by Monti’s austerity planItalian prime minister Mario Monti has spent the weekend trying to drum up support for a new… 04/12/11 18:13 CET
Money misuse and mismanagement marr Croatia ballotIt appears Croatia’s current government is set to pay the price for the country’s poor economic… 04/12/11 16:54 CET
Italy’s Northern League wants divorce againItaly’s Northern League is again calling for a breakaway from the south – and under leader Umberto… 04/12/11 16:53 CET
Russia poll tests approval of PutinRussians are voting in a poll that is being seen as a measure of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s… 04/12/11 15:03 CET
Italy gears up for Monti’s masterplanItalian prime minister Mario Monti has spent the weekend trying to drum up support for a new… 04/12/11 13:23 CET
Slovenia ponders painful reform in general electionOnce the fastest growing euro zone member, Slovenia is struggling badly with the impact of the… 04/12/11 11:33 CET
EU on horizon as gloomy Croatia goes to pollsCroatia, like Slovenia, is voting in a general election with the floundering economy the centre of… 04/12/11 09:43 CET
Syria faces new Arab League ultimatumAt least 23 people were killed in Syria’s uprising on Saturday, activists say, as the Arab League… 04/12/11 06:53 CET
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood poised for poll winAccept the will of the people. That is the message from Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood to its… 04/12/11 04:03 CET
Russia votes in parliamentary electionVoting has begun in Russia’s parliamentary elections. Seven parties are competing for seats in… 04/12/11 02:13 CET
