corporate
BNP Paribas profit blossomsFrench banking group BNP Paribas’ shares hit a record high after it reported a better-than-expected… 09/05/07 06:05 CET
Buoyant sales boost Toyota’s profitToyota has announced that its profit in the first quarter climbed 9% to 2.7 billion euros as it… 09/05/07 06:05 CET
world news
Rare bomb attack in Iraq’s Kurdish regionAs many as 20 people are dead after a bomb attack in the northern Iraqi city of Arbil. This on the… 09/05/07 12:05 CET
UK police make more arrests over London bombingBritish police have arrested four people in connection with the July 7 bombings on London’s… 09/05/07 12:05 CET
Video from group claiming to hold BBC journalistAn identity card of a journalist kidnapped in Gaza has been shown in a video tape, allegedly by… 09/05/07 12:05 CET
Russians celebrate Victory DayThousands of people have taken part in Victory Day commemorations in the Russian capital. The… 09/05/07 12:05 CET
Pope Benedict visits BrazilPope Benedict has left Rome for a five-day trip to Brazil, his first to Latin America. The Pope’s… 09/05/07 12:05 CET
Police defend investigation into missing toddlerAs the search for British toddler Madeleine McCann enters its sixth night, police in Portugal have… 09/05/07 07:05 CET
Pope Benedict on mission to BrazilPope Benedict has left Rome for a five-day trip to Brazil, his first to Latin America. The Pope’s… 09/05/07 07:05 CET
East Timor goes to pollsPolling stations have opened in East Timor, in the second round of presidential elections. The… 09/05/07 07:05 CET
Clinton seals groundbreaking AIDS drugs dealIt is a move that could help people in the developing world living with HIV and AIDS. A deal has… 09/05/07 07:05 CET
Blair faces up to retirement after Northern IrelandThere were smiles and congratulations for the British Prime Minister, as Northern Ireland’s power-… 09/05/07 07:05 CET
US terror arrestsSix suspected Islamic radicals have appeared in a US court, charged with plotting to attack Fort… 09/05/07 07:05 CET
Down to business in Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland’s devolved Assembly will finally begin work this week – after rival Protestant and… 09/05/07 07:05 CET
Cheney makes surprise visit to IraqThe US Vice President has made a surprise visit to Iraq to talk about security and political and… 09/05/07 06:05 CET
British police arrest group over July 7 bombingsFour people have been arrested in connection with the July 7 London bombings that killed 52 people… 09/05/07 06:05 CET
Evangelism preaches a message of hope in Latin AmericaThey raise their arms to the sky to enable God to enter their hearts and minds, hopefully changing… 09/05/07 06:05 CET
Blair resignation date expected on ThursdayIt is reported Tony Blair will announce on Thursday a date for his resignation as British Prime… 09/05/07 06:05 CET
Sarkozy hits back at critics over Maltese cruiseThe President-elect of France has hit back at critics who have taken him to task over a luxury… 09/05/07 06:05 CET
Court cuts jail term for Srebrenica army commanderA former Bosnian Serb army commander – jailed for 18 years in connection with the infamous… 09/05/07 06:05 CET
