cinema
“Frozen River” puts the heat on HollywoodIt is one of the surprises at the start of this new year: an independent feature film shot far from… 07/01/09 17:48 CET
corporate
Marks & Spencer to cut jobsAfter unveiled its worst sales figures for almost a decade, Britain’s biggest clothing retailer… 07/01/09 19:57 CET
economy
German jobless figures riseGerman jobless figures rose in December, reversing a trend going back three years. Unemployment was… 07/01/09 19:57 CET
europa
Crises no crimp on EC-Czech courtesyIn Prague, with gas, Gaza and global economic crises in full gallop, European senior officials… 07/01/09 20:46 CET
Watson considers open EP presidency campaign elementaryGraham Watson has announced he is running for president of the European Parliament. The Liberal… 07/01/09 19:58 CET
le mag
2 expos in Lisbon not to be missedTwo aspects of art in Portugal with the reopening after two years of renovations of the St Roque… 07/01/09 17:48 CET
markets
European markets slip on US job figuresEuropean shares finished lower on Wednesday after rising for the previous six sessions. London’s… 07/01/09 19:57 CET
world news
Israel and Hamas mull Egyptian ceasefire planToday’s respite allowed the Red Cross and other organisations to ship in desperately needed food… 07/01/09 19:48 CET
EU seeks quick end to gas disputeWith most of Europe being starved of Russian gas, the EU is pressing for a rapid solution to end… 07/01/09 19:09 CET
Funerals for victims of school shellingIn Jebaliya, just north of Gaza City, there have been funerals for the dead from a UN school… 07/01/09 18:10 CET
Gaza combat resumes amid hopes for a ceasefireAfter a brief pause, and despite hopes for a new ceasefire, clashes have resumed in Gaza between… 07/01/09 17:23 CET
Hizbollah warns Israel against a second frontThe leader of Hizbollah has told crowds in Beirut that if Israel were to open up a second front… 07/01/09 16:15 CET
Gas switch off hits European countriesThe decision to turn off gas supplies to several European countries via Ukraine is already taking… 07/01/09 16:06 CET
Aluminium maker foiled by financial crisisThe global financial crisis is continuing to eat into the employment market, as the world’s third… 07/01/09 14:46 CET
Preventing arms smuggling central Egyptian planIsraeli officials are now in contact with Egyptian and Western diplomats to learn more about… 07/01/09 13:52 CET
Possible diplomacy breakthrough fuels peace hopesEgyptian President Hosni Mubarak made his ceasefire call at a news conference in Egypt with his… 07/01/09 13:39 CET
Motorcyclist dies in Dakar RallyA motorcyclist competing in the Dakar Rally in Argentina has been found dead after disappearing on… 07/01/09 13:11 CET
Pause in Gaza combat allows in much needed aidThe Israeli army has halted the bombardment of targets around Gaza city for three hours. … 07/01/09 13:05 CET
Europe shivers as Russia and Ukraine argueThere seems little sign of a swift resolution in the gas row between Russia and Ukraine. The … 07/01/09 10:55 CET
Turning the taps off leaves Europe short of gasThe flow of gas from Russia to Europe crossing Ukrainian territory has been completely switched… 07/01/09 10:45 CET
EU gets caught up in gas row as members feel chillThe EU has turned up the heat on Russia and Ukraine over their worsening gas row which has… 07/01/09 07:57 CET
UN piles pressure on Israel over truce planThe UN Security Council has held an emergency meeting in New York to discuss the worsening crisis… 07/01/09 07:57 CET
Israel offers “humanitarian corridor” for GazaAs Israel pursues its military offensive in Gaza, it has agreed to set up a so-called “humanitarian… 07/01/09 07:57 CET
Economy tops agenda as US Congress convenesThe new US Congress has convened. But as Democrats celebrated their increased clout, swearing in… 07/01/09 07:57 CET
Obama breaks silence over Gaza conflictBreaking his silence over events in the Middle East, US President-elect Barack Obama has expressed… 07/01/09 07:57 CET
Orthodox Christians celebrate ChristmasOrthodox Christians across the world are celebrating Christmas. At Christ the Saviour… 07/01/09 06:46 CET
