questions for europe
Cancer-screening rates far off targetCancer is the most common cause of death in the European Union, after cardiovascular diseases. In… 02/02/09 21:02 CET
Maritime transport area without bordersThrough its geography, its history and the principles of free trade, the European Union is very… 02/02/09 21:02 CET
science
US team studies secrets of bat flightThey are symbols of death and disease in some cultures, longevity and happiness in others but to… 02/02/09 21:02 CET
world news
Heavy snow forces widespread closures across EuropeThe heaviest snowstorm Britain’s faced in almost 20 years has brought travel chaos to much of the… 02/02/09 19:59 CET
Protester hurls shoe at Chinese premierHe had come to make a speech on the global economy but the Chinese premier’s words were… 02/02/09 19:59 CET
Further FARC hostage releases in doubtThe International Red Cross say the proposed handover of Colombian politician Alan Jara, held by… 02/02/09 19:59 CET
Gaddafi becomes AU leaderLibya’s Colonel Gaddafi has been elected to lead the African Union. At a specially held… 02/02/09 19:59 CET
Diplomatic efforts continue to end Gaza bombingWhile Israel renews its attacks on Gaza, the US Middle East envoy, George Mitchell has been… 02/02/09 19:59 CET
Israel bombs Gaza as rockets fall in southern IsraelIsraeli aircraft destroyed a car in the southern Gazan town of Rafah killing one Palestinian and… 02/02/09 19:59 CET
Riot police clash with protesting Greek farmersFarmers in Greece have taken to the streets in protest again – this time demanding more financial… 02/02/09 14:36 CET
Riot police clash with protesting Greek farmersFarmers in Greece have taken to the streets in protest again – this time demanding more financial… 02/02/09 14:08 CET
Gaddafi elected to head African UnionThe African Union has voted Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi as the bloc’s leader in the Ethiopian… 02/02/09 13:26 CET
Snow storms bring London and Paris to standstillIt has been predicted for more than a week but large parts of London and south-east England have… 02/02/09 13:02 CET
FARC frees four hostages in a “humanitarian” moveFour members of Colombia’s security forces, held hostage by FARC rebels since 2007, have been… 02/02/09 12:51 CET
‘Camino’ dominates Spain’s Goya film awardsJavier Fesser’s “Camino” was the big winner in this year’s Spanish Goya awards. The film… 02/02/09 12:09 CET
Israeli air force launches strikes over GazaIsrael has launched a series of air strikes in the Gaza Strip, targeting a Hamas security complex… 02/02/09 10:45 CET
FARC rebels release four more hostagesLeft wing FARC rebels in Columbia have released four hostages they have held in the jungle since… 02/02/09 07:46 CET
Brown condemns strikes over use of foreign labourTalks to try and resolve a dispute over the use of foreign workers at an oil refinery in the UK are… 02/02/09 07:34 CET
Thousands queue for Picasso marathon showTens of thousands of people have queued overnight in Paris for the final chance to see an… 02/02/09 07:34 CET
