archive 09·06·2008

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Spottiswoode new release centres on 1930s China
“The Children of Huang Shi” is based on the true story of George Hogg, a British journalist in… 09/06/08 17:40 CET

Thomas Cook expands in Europe and Canada
One of the largest US securities companies, Lehman Brothers has reported a second-quarter loss of… 09/06/08 19:41 CET
Record oil price hits European stocks
European stocks have declined for a fourth day. Investors are speculating that bank losses will… 09/06/08 19:40 CET
Lehman Brothers reports big losses
One of the largest US securities companies, Lehman Brothers has reported a second-quarter loss of… 09/06/08 19:40 CET
Fears that oil could soon cost $150 a barrel
The price of oil eased a little after its meteoric rise on Friday when it hit $139 a barrel.Warning… 09/06/08 19:40 CET

Cowan rallies Irish for EU treaty referendum
Prime Minister Brian Cowen has called Ireland’s referendum on the Lisbon Treaty this Thursday… 09/06/08 19:43 CET
Merkel backs Sarkozy on EU agenda and Irish question
Setting aside differences, Chancellor Angela Merkel has promised President Nicolas Sarkozy… 09/06/08 19:43 CET

Emmanuel Jal releases third album – ‘Warchild’
Emmanuel Jal was given his first AK-47 assault rifle before his tenth birthday, and went into… 09/06/08 17:40 CET
Tellier’s “Divine” bids for chart glory
France did not win this year’s Eurovision song contest, but Sebastien Tellier’s “Divine” was one of… 09/06/08 11:53 CET

Financial exclusion
Why do so many Europeans not have a bank account? 09/06/08 19:57 CET
Eco-driving saves money and the environment
Burn less petrol and create less pollution.The skyrocketing price of fuel makes Eco-driving an… 09/06/08 19:57 CET

Sustainable farming in Egypt
Food safety was the central theme of the Food Agricultural Organisation summit in June. World… 09/06/08 10:59 CET

London’s Science Museum looks ahead to 2050
The Science Museum in London is taking a look at what life might be like in the year 2050. The… 09/06/08 18:10 CET

Anger over Ukraine mine blast
A day after a gas explosion ripped through a coal mine in Ukraine, rescuers are still looking for… 09/06/08 19:08 CET
Bush heads to Europe for a drawn-out goodbye
US President George W. Bush is Europe-bound for a final farewell tour ahead of leaving office… 09/06/08 18:06 CET
21 Ukrainian miners found alive after gas explosion
Rescuers trying to reach miners trapped in a Ukrainian colliery after a gas explosion have found 21… 09/06/08 13:07 CET
Fuel crisis sparks food supply fears
As fuel prices continue to rise, so does the anger among European truckers. The latest round of… 09/06/08 13:07 CET
Countdown to Irish vote on EU treaty
The countdown to Ireland’s referendum on a European Union reform treaty is on – but few would dare… 09/06/08 13:05 CET
French engineer among 12 dead in Algeria bombings
At least 12 people have been killed by two explosions at a train station east of the Algerian… 09/06/08 07:41 CET
Campaign kicks off in earnest for Obama and McCain
The two candidates for the White House are entering the next phase of the presidential campaign… 09/06/08 07:41 CET
Somali market hit by deadly clashes
A fresh outbreak of violence in Somalia has left at least a dozen people dead. Panic spread around… 09/06/08 07:41 CET