Partition of Libya looms as fight for oil sparks vicious new divide
The farcical battle between the Tripoli government and a rebel militia over the refuelling of a tanker laid bare the central role that oil is playing in the splits and tensions that bedevil the country...
View ArticleDrake – king of rhythm and schmooze
With his people-pleasing skills, hip-hop's new global superstar worked the Manchester Phones 4u Arena like a politician at an election rally Drake wants you to feel special. And you. And you, the girl...
View ArticleCameron demand over EU commitment
David Cameron is to demand that Britain is no longer bound by the commitment to an "ever closer union" in Europe as part of his renegotiation of the UK's membership of the EU. Reported by Belfast...
View ArticleDavid Cameron sets out agenda for EU reform
UK should not be bound by 'ever closer union' to Europe, says PM, unveiling seven-point plan to renegotiate membership David Cameron is to demand that Britain should no longer be bound by a commitment...
View ArticleCrimea crisis is Europe’s moment of truth
Big powers have argued for strong, collective action over a long-term goal, even at the expense of short-term pain at home Reported by FT.com 15 hours ago.
View ArticleClub to host Wimbledon warm-up
A 207-year-old cricket club in Merseyside will host one of Europe's largest tennis tournaments for players warming up before Wimbledon. Reported by BBC News 12 hours ago.
View ArticleBarry George takes compensation claim to Europe
The 53-year-old, who was wrongly accused of murdering TV presenter Jill Dando, is seeking compensation for loss of earnings and wrongful imprisonment Reported by Telegraph.co.uk 11 hours ago.
View ArticleWarburg Pincus strengthens Europe team
The appointment is part of a push to target assets from the region’s banks, which need to shrink their balance sheets in order to meet capital requirements Reported by FT.com 7 hours ago.
View ArticleUkraine's fallen statues of Lenin are not just a rejection of Russia | Srecko...
Some attack them and others guard them. Yet if Ukrainians looked at Yugoslavia, they'd see neither Russia nor the EU is the way forward A spectre is haunting Europe – the spectre of Lenin. Back in 2011...
View ArticleUkraine and Russia agree truce as Crimea votes in referendum
Brief respite for beleaguered troops as Ukraine defence minister strikes deal with Russia's Black Sea fleet and defence ministry Ukraine denounces referendum: all the latest - live Russia and Ukraine...
View ArticleThe Caribbean people have a legitimate claim for slavery reparations | Cecily...
The economic and social poverty of parts of the region are a lasting legacy of slave trading Caribbean heads of government gathered in St Vincent last week to discuss reparations from Europe for the...
View ArticleLegislation abolishing roaming charges goes through European parliament
Mobile phone operators say that domestic charges may increase as a result of ban, which will come into force in December 2015 Roaming charges for using a mobile phone abroad will be abolished from...
View ArticleIf you don't think multiculturalism is working, look at your street corner |...
Living in a mixed area makes us more tolerant, not less, studies show. That fact must be part of the immigration debate Passive tolerance is probably not a concept many people have yet heard of. Let's...
View ArticleJosé Mourinho's 'uncaring' schedule claims not supported by the facts | Sean...
The decline of English clubs in Europe may be overstated as their win ratio is bettered only by represntatives of La Liga Arsenal and Manchester City last week, possibly Manchester United and Tottenham...
View ArticleGreece protests over government plans to sell off historic national buildings
Angry demonstrations in Athens after public buildings around the Acropolis and other landmarks included in privatisation list Greece's cultural gems have become the focus of renewed protest on the...
View ArticlePro-Russian Crimeans celebrate landslide vote for return to motherland
Exit polls of 93% backing union plausible in Sevastopol, while outside those opposed appear resigned to an exit from Ukraine With Soviet-era music blaring from loudspeakers and the Russian tricolour...
View ArticleUnrest in Europe raises concerns worldwide
The threat of upheaval in the eurozone is one of the main political risks facing the world Reported by FT.com 5 hours ago.
View ArticleStart date for Europe's biggest gold mine delayed
Europe's largest gold mine in Romania looks set to miss London's current window for stock market flotations due to delays in approval of the project Reported by Telegraph.co.uk 5 hours ago.
View ArticleEngland were pipped to the Six Nations title but the future is bright for...
Before the journey to the airport for their flight home, England had a last laugh at their hotel - not as champions of Europe but as buoyant runners-up. Reported by MailOnline 4 hours ago.
View ArticleHS2 Staffordshire route should be built six years early, says new boss
The route HS2 will take through Staffordshire should be built six years earlier than planned and direct trains from the Midlands to Europe axed, the project's new boss announced today. Reported by...
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