cinema
South America shines at BerlinaleThe jury at the Berlin Film Festival have handed out their prestigious awards giving their Golden… 16/02/09 17:32 CET
interview
Kosovo’s PM on one year in powerIt is a year since Hashim Thaci became the first Prime Minister of a self-declared independent… 16/02/09 17:32 CET
questions for europe
EU’s next enlargement: Croatia or Iceland?Just when Croatia though it would be the next country to join the EU, Iceland shows an interest… 16/02/09 17:35 CET
The Council of Europe at 60The Council of Europe was set up 60 years ago to help build a united and democratic Europe. Its… 16/02/09 17:35 CET
science
Come Fry With Me – Jumbo Jet powered by veg oilA Japanese airline has become the first Asian carrier to fly using biofuel.The Jumbo Jet took off… 16/02/09 17:34 CET
world news
Hugo Chavez: Profile of a political survivorHugo Chavez has waited a long time for this result. After failing in a first referendum in 2007, he… 16/02/09 20:09 CET
Chavez wins vote to scrap presidential term limitsThe fiesta was in full swing among President Hugo Chavez’s supporters, following the Venezuelan… 16/02/09 19:10 CET
Sharia law deal in Pakistan worries WestMuslim leaders and the Pakistani government have agreed to restore strict Islamic law to a northern… 16/02/09 18:15 CET
Migrants perish off Canary IslandsAt least 21 North African migrants have drowned in full view of sunbathers after their boat… 16/02/09 18:08 CET
Italian anger at attacks on womenItalian police believe they are close to arresting the gang who raped a teenage girl in a Rome park… 16/02/09 17:59 CET
‘Serbia will recognise Kosovo soon,’ Thaci tells ENAlbanians in Kosovo are preparing to celebrate the first anniversary of their declaration of… 16/02/09 16:52 CET
Collision of British and French subs confirmedNaval commanders in London and Paris have confirmed that two of their nuclear-armed submarines… 16/02/09 15:35 CET
British and French nuke subs reportedly collideTwo nuclear-armed submarines are said to have collided in the Atlantic Ocean. The British and… 16/02/09 14:08 CET
Italy gets tough with rapistsA wave of attacks on women in Italy has prompted calls for harsh measures against suspected… 16/02/09 13:08 CET
Space debris falls on TexasDebris believed to be that of a recent satellite collision in space has been seen falling across… 16/02/09 12:49 CET
N.Korea celebrates as Kim turns 67North Korea has launched patriotic celebrations for its leader’s 67th birthday, amid continuing… 16/02/09 12:42 CET
Japan’s economy sees sharp diveJapan’s economy has seen its biggest slump since the oil crisis of the 1970s. Latest figures show… 16/02/09 11:21 CET
Venezuela says ‘Yes’ to no presidential limitsVenezuela’s president Hugo Chavez has won a referendum allowing him to stand for re-election beyond… 16/02/09 09:16 CET
Chavez wins term limit voteVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez has won a referendum vote which will allow him to stand for… 16/02/09 07:43 CET
Support grows in Ireland for Lisbon treatySupport is growing in the Irish Republic for the Lisbon Treaty, according to a poll for the Irish… 16/02/09 07:43 CET
Clinton heads to Asia on symbolic missionUS Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has started her first overseas mission as President Obama’s… 16/02/09 07:43 CET
Parades, balls, concerts, shows – and of course masks – it has to be carnival.Just add water – and it is the Venice Carnival. Ten days of masked abandon are underway in… 16/02/09 07:43 CET
Israel: Lasting ceasefire conditionalIsrael is ruling out a truce in Gaza unless Hamas agrees to release a captured Israeli soldier… 16/02/09 07:43 CET
Japan economy nose-divesNew figures show the Japanese economy has taken the biggest dive for thirty five years. Japan… 16/02/09 06:06 CET
