businessweekly
Volatility the key word in a bad week in EuropeThe euro debt crisis has spiralled into a new phase this past week. Italy and Greece now have new… 18/11/11 19:09 CET
cinema
Aardman’s star-studded Arthur ChristmasJust how does Father Christmas deliver all those presents in one night? Arthur Christmas – the… 18/11/11 16:13 CET
economy
ABN Amro profits hit by Greek crisisNationalised ABN Amro’s hopes of a return to the private sector have been dealt a blow by a profit… 18/11/11 16:06 CET
europeweekly
Europe Weekly: euro zone crisis takes nasty twistThe financial crisis in Europe appears to have taken a nasty new twist with the rate of borrowing… 18/11/11 19:09 CET
learningworld
Chemistry in the classroomChemistry both mystifies and fascinates students. In the International Year of Chemistry, people… 18/11/11 18:29 CET
Marie Curie’s granddaughter, Hélène Langevin-Joliot“As I sadly cannot attend the event in Helsinki, I would like to use this opportunity to say that … 18/11/11 18:13 CET
le mag
Immerse yourself in Cologne’s art and antiquesThis year’s Fine Art and Antiques Fair at Cologne features works from more than 100 galleries and… 18/11/11 16:24 CET
On the road: jazz musician Kyle EastwoodKyle Eastwood, son of the legendary Clint, is on tour to promote his latest album Songs from the… 18/11/11 16:13 CET
perspectives
Storm clouds build over euroIn spite of political commitments in Rome, Madrid and Athens, confidence in the single currency was… 18/11/11 21:36 CET
pictureoftheday
Dizzy virtual gym in LondonBritish artist Joe Hill’s creation, at Canary Wharf in London, measures more than 1,120 square… 18/11/11 11:25 CET
Sport
Sepp Blatter apologisesFIFA President Sepp Blatter has issued a public apology for his recent comments on racism in… 18/11/11 21:43 CET
world news
Agreement on power sharing in TunisiaThe three main parties to emerge after last month’s election in Tunisia have reached an agreement… 18/11/11 23:53 CET
IAEA voices “increasing concern” about IranA new resolution has been passed at the UN nuclear watchdog, voicing “increasing concern” about… 18/11/11 22:06 CET
Russia shapes its own answer to the EURussia, Belarus and Kazakhstan want to create their own answer to the European Union within the… 18/11/11 22:05 CET
Bond yields reach dangerous levels in EuropeNovember 17 signalled new fears for the euro, sowing seeds that soon might spread – of more… 18/11/11 20:54 CET
New Greek government submits 2012 budgetGreece has taken a first step towards meeting terms of a vital international bailout it needs in… 18/11/11 20:34 CET
Poland catches the austerity bugAusterity is now a catchword in euro zone nations, but it is also spreading fast to other… 18/11/11 20:03 CET
Romanian mayor fined over ‘Roma wall’Anti-discrimination officials have fined the mayor of a northern Romanian town for building a wall… 18/11/11 19:30 CET
New test casts more doubt on Einstein’s theoryA fresh experiment by European scientists seems to offer more evidence that Einstein may have been… 18/11/11 19:30 CET
French scare over ‘carcinogenic’ baby bottlesFrance is investigating reports that bottles and teats used in hospital maternity units have been… 18/11/11 19:30 CET
Juncker lashes out at UK over euro adviceThere was further evidence of tensions between eurozone and non-eurozone countries from Jean-Claude… 18/11/11 19:01 CET
Syria to allow Arab League observers ‘in principle’Syria has accepted in principle an Arab League plan to send observers to help end the bloodshed… 18/11/11 18:13 CET
Monti gets green light in Italian parliamentThe green light has been given for Mario Monti to get down to work. The Italian lower house of… 18/11/11 17:53 CET
Spain’s centre-right looks set for big election winHe is not celebrating just yet. But as campaigning draws to a close ahead of Sunday’s election… 18/11/11 17:34 CET
Draghi condemns inaction by eurozone leadersEuropean Central Bank chief Mario Draghi has turned the heat up on eurozone policymakers, urging… 18/11/11 16:34 CET
Italy PM Monti wins second confidence voteItalian Prime Minister Mario Monti on Friday won the second of two confidence votes in parliament… 18/11/11 16:13 CET
Merkel, Cameron stress friendship amid differencesGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel and British Prime Minister David Cameron tried their best to hide… 18/11/11 15:33 CET
Egyptians protest against military ruleThousands of people have been protesting in Egypt’s Tahrir Square against continued army rule. It… 18/11/11 14:44 CET
Sp@nish elections: the race for web supremacyIt’s fair to say the Spanish election race has failed to get hearts racing with excitement. In fact… 18/11/11 14:33 CET
Greece presents new budget planGreece’s new national unity government has presented its 2012 budget plan to parliament. It aims to… 18/11/11 13:43 CET
Merkel, Cameron stress friendship amid differencesGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel and British Prime Minister David Cameron tried their best to hide… 18/11/11 12:04 CET
Italy prepares for second vote of confidenceItaly is set for a second vote of confidence over new prime minister Mario Monti. The lower… 18/11/11 12:03 CET
Actress’ death to be re-examined after 30 yearsPolice in Los Angeles are reopening their inquiry into the death of film star Natalie Wood, 30… 18/11/11 11:03 CET
Suu Kyi’s party to contest Myanmar by-electionsMyanmar’s pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has indicated that her party will contest a series… 18/11/11 09:43 CET
Leading Italian senator wants wide support for MontiThe Vice President of the Italian Senate, Emma Bonino, was among the first politicians to… 18/11/11 08:33 CET
More deaths feared in Sydney firePolice in Australia have confirmed three deaths after a fire at a Sydney nursing home, but say the… 18/11/11 08:14 CET
Extradition of convicted murderer turned downA court in Portugal has freed a convicted murderer after rejecting a request by the US to extradite… 18/11/11 08:09 CET
New record order for BoeingUS plane maker Boeing has landed its biggest ever order with the sale of 230 jets to Lion Air of… 18/11/11 08:05 CET
Anti-corporate rallies from New York to LACities across the United States staged protests on Thursday in a day of action to mark two months… 18/11/11 06:15 CET
St Paul’s protesters defy deadlineAnti-capitalist protesters camped outside St Paul’s Cathedral in London have defied a deadline to… 18/11/11 03:43 CET
Scuffles at pre-election protest in SpainJust days before elections in Spain, students and teachers have taken to the streets to make their… 18/11/11 01:44 CET
Clashes at commemorative rally in AthensThousands of people have been protesting in Athens at an annual rally marking the anniversary of an… 18/11/11 01:33 CET
