Bangladesh police clash with garment workers protesting over wages
Hundreds of factories in industrial districts forced to close as police fire rubber bullets and teargas on fifth day of protests Police in Bangladesh used batons, rubber bullets and teargas on...
View ArticleItaly's Jusp mPOS Launches in Europe
The Jusp mPOS solution has launched in Europe, within the Q3 time schedule announced by the Italian startup when it secured $6m in Series A funding, but quite a long way behind local competitiors. It...
View ArticleWith Angela Merkel's Germany at the helm, Europe will remain a tortoise |...
Don't expect much more from Merkel and Brussels – but the US and Chinese competition has problems too So the German people have spoken, and the European Union will continue to be a tortoise. Next May,...
View ArticleEurope aid chief urges U.N. resolution on Syria relief access
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Europe's aid chief on Wednesday urged the U.N. Security Council to adopt a resolution to boost humanitarian access in Syria, an issue that has simmered for months in the...
View ArticleLawrie emphasises value of Seve Trophy as main men stay away
This is Devon -- Great Britain and Ireland's team for next week's Seve Trophy will not feature any of the top six qualifiers who, as expected, have all turned down the chance to play in the biennial...
View ArticleLegacy boost to Marine Biological Association, Plymouth
This is Plymouth -- RESEARCH at a world-famous city laboratory has been boosted by a multi-million-pound legacy from a leading scientist. The donation of just over £2million was left to the Marine...
View ArticleEurope's key animals 'recovering'
Some of Europe's key animals have made a comeback over the past 50 years, a report suggests. Reported by BBC News 11 hours ago.
View ArticleWildlife comeback in Europe - in pictures
A new report has selected 18 mammal and 19 bird species that have made a successful comeback in Europe in the past 50 years and looked at the factors behind their recovery Jessica Aldred Reported by...
View ArticleBeaver and bison among European species making a comeback
A report selected 37 species that have showed signs of recovery since 1960, and examined reasons for these success stories Beaver, bison and eagles are among the species that have made a successful...
View ArticleFiat to sell more cars in south America than Europe in 2013-Elkann
MILAN, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Italian carmaker Fiat will sell more cars in south America than in Europe this year, Italian newspaper Il Corriere della Sera quoted Chairman John Elkann as saying. Reported...
View ArticleThomas Cook shares hit as UK summer bookings fall
But rival Tui Travel, which owns the Thomson and First Choice brands, increases profit outlook on strong demand Shares in the UK's largest listed travel companies suffered contrasting fortunes on...
View ArticleHow to eat: kebabs
How to Eat has been on the lash. Now its kebab o'clock. But what to choose? Doner or shish? Pitta or wrap? Cheese, chips or thermonuclear chilli sauce? And is it ever acceptable to eat a kebab sitting...
View ArticleHS2 boss says cross-party support is vital after Labour questions project
David Higgins says he hopes to bring forward completion of high-speed rail line but needs bipartisan backing The new chairman of the high-speed rail line from London to Birmingham has said cross-party...
View ArticleStudents join celebration day of Europe's languages
This is Somerset -- College students will be celebrating the different languages in Europe in lessons this week. European Day of Languages is taking place today, with people across the continent...
View ArticleJuan Mata will have his pick of Europe's top clubs when the January transfer...
Juan Mata could have his pick of some of Europe’s top clubs when the January window opens after his stand-off with Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho sparked a rush of transfer activity in Spain, Italy and...
View ArticleEurope's cheapest cities
We list the best places in Europe for an affordable city break, and the cheapest cities to visit for New Year and Valentine's Day *• Share your budget Europe tips – places to stay, eat, attractions,...
View ArticleEurope B2C E-Commerce Report 2012
DUBLIN, Ireland, September 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xfjd8j/europe_b2c) has announced the addition of the "Europe B2C E-Commerce Report...
View ArticleEurope Online Payment Methods Report 2013 - First Half 2013
DUBLIN, September 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rv2nll/europe_online) has announced the addition of the "Europe Online Payment Methods...
View ArticleHS2 could go over £42.6bn budget, says Network Rail boss
Sir David Higgins, who is to become chairman of high-speed rail project, says he does not know yet if the budget is realistic The person newly appointed to bring the HS2 project back on track, Sir...
View ArticleCRH cheers investors as it builds up quarterly sales across Europe
BUILDING materials group CRH said yesterday that like-for-like sales were up two per cent in the third quarter of the year, while earnings were up three per cent on last year as the decline in Europe...
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