corporate
Hewlett-Packard confirms European job cutsHewlett-Packard has confirmed that it is cutting 6,000 jobs across Europe. France will take the… 12/09/05 06:09 CET
Frankfurt Motor Show sees focus on hybrid enginesThe organisers of the Frankfurt Motor Show might have hoped for better timing, with petrol prices… 12/09/05 06:09 CET
EBay enters internet phone world with Skype purchaseOnline auction site eBay has paid 2.1 billion euros for Skype, the privately owned Luxembourg-based… 12/09/05 06:09 CET
europa
UK-France diplomacy may help Turkey over Cyprus questionTurkey’s prospects of starting European Union entry talks on October 3rd have improved: Current … 12/09/05 07:09 CET
EP Sakharov Prize debate includes crimes of brutality against womenPakistani gang rape survivor Mukhtar Mai has been nominated as a candidate for this year’s European… 12/09/05 07:09 CET
Angst-ridden German voters in BrusselsGermany’s general election approach is being closely followed by Germans living in Brussels… 12/09/05 06:09 CET
world news
Exit poll says govt could change in NorwayExit polls after elections in Norway suggest there could be a change in government. Figures on… 12/09/05 08:09 CET
Bush on third tour of Katrina disaster zoneGeorge W. Bush is on his third visit to the Gulf Coast since hurricane Katrina devastated the… 12/09/05 07:09 CET
Belfast rocked by second night of violencePetrol bombs and missiles have been launched at police in the second night of rioting in east… 12/09/05 07:09 CET
Palestinians celebrate historic handoverAfter 38 years of occupation by the Israelis, the Palestinians are today celebrating the return of… 12/09/05 07:09 CET
Norwegian election too close to callThe voting is underway, and the pundits say it is still all to play for in Norway’s general… 12/09/05 07:09 CET
Norwegians divided over how to spend oil wealthThe people of Norway enjoy one of the most generous welfare systems along with the world’s highest… 12/09/05 06:09 CET
Palestinians celebrate end of Israeli occupationThe Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, has laid claim to the Gaza Strip after Israel completed… 12/09/05 06:09 CET
Bush visits Katrina disaster zone for third timeUS President George W. Bush has been continuing his tour of the storm-ravaged city of New Orleans… 12/09/05 06:09 CET
Historic Gaza withdrawal completedIsrael has completed its withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, ending its 38-year occupation. Shortly… 12/09/05 01:09 CET
Norway votes in tight election contestIt is an election that is too close to call. Norwegians are going to the ballot box in a poll… 12/09/05 01:09 CET
Synagogues set on fire as Israeli troops withdrawHundreds of Palestinian youths desecrated and set fire to a number of Jewish synagogues in Neve… 12/09/05 01:09 CET
Mixed regional reaction to Koizumi winThere has been a boost on the Tokyo stock exchange, but a mixed reaction in the region’s press… 12/09/05 01:09 CET
