Thursday, December 1, 2011

Sarkozy backs closer German ties

Sarkozy backs closer German ties


Sarkozy backs closer German ties

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 11:08 AM PST

The French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, says France and Germany must pull together to ensure stability at the heart of the European economy.

EU agrees new sanctions on Iran

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 07:26 AM PST

The EU agrees new sanctions on Iranian officials and businesses over Tehran's nuclear programme and says future measures may target oil exports.

Jailed Afghan rape victim freed

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 10:00 AM PST

Afghan President Hamid Karzai pardons a woman jailed for adultery after being a victim of rape, after she apparently agrees to marry her attacker.

Syria bloc to link with deserters

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 07:55 AM PST

Syria's main opposition bloc and the Free Army rebels agree to co-ordinate their action against President Bashar al-Assad, after talks in Turkey.

US to reward further Burma reform

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 07:09 AM PST

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pledges improved ties if Burma continues current reforms, during a landmark visit to the country.

Climate push from poorest nations

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 10:37 AM PST

Countries most vulnerable to climate impacts ask that talks on a new climate deal covering all countries begin now, putting them on a collision course with giants such as China and India.

German help plea in neo-Nazi hunt

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 11:03 AM PST

German authorities ask for help from the public as they investigate a neo-Nazi cell thought to have murdered 10 people.

ECB warning on 'downside risks'

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 08:10 AM PST

The new President of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, says downside risks to the eurozone economic outlook have increased.

Apple answers anti-abortion claim

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 05:25 AM PST

Apple responds to claims that its voice-activated digital assistant is deliberating filtering answers to sensitive questions.

Strauss-Kahn hotel sex 'stupid'

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 04:27 AM PST

Ex-IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn believes his sexual encounter with a New York hotel maid was "consensual but stupid", according to a new book.

Author Christa Wolf dies aged 82

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 07:32 AM PST

Christa Wolf, one of the best known authors from the former East Germany, dies in Berlin at the age of 82 after a long illness.

VIDEO: Streep defends Thatcher portrayal

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 09:08 AM PST

Actress Meryl Streep defends her portrayal of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in new film The Iron Lady.

VIDEO: Racism fears ahead of Euro 2012

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 11:19 AM PST

Euro 2012 will be jointly hosted by Poland and Ukraine and will be a showcase for both hosts. But there are fears that the events could be marred by racism.

VIDEO: Glowing surfers brave waves at night

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 04:56 AM PST

Sydney's Bondi Beach saw a glowing start of the Australian summer with glowing surfers braving the waves at night.

VIDEO: Tokyo Motor Show: Is hi-tech the answer?

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 06:41 PM PST

The Tokyo Motor Show is under way at the end of a dismal year for the Japanese car industry.

VIDEO: Oscar Wilde's restored tomb unveiled

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 02:05 PM PST

Oscar Wilde's restored tomb is unveiled in Paris, complete with a glass barrier to make it "kiss-proof".

VIDEO: Robots set up home at Science Museum

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:33 PM PST

A new exhibition at the Science Museum in London explores the rich history of robots throughout culture.

Bank warning over eurozone threat

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 05:53 AM PST

Banks should prepare to withstand an "extraordinarily serious" climate, with the eurozone crisis the main worry, the Bank of England chief says.

US manufacturing growth speeds up

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 08:03 AM PST

The pace of growth in the US manufacturing sector picked up in November, a survey indicates.

Spy centre seeking codebreakers

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 05:27 PM PST

GCHQ is trying to recruit new spies by asking social network users and bloggers to crack an online code.

Smartphone 'surveillance' app row

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 04:31 AM PST

Carrier IQ threatens and then drops legal action against a developer who claimed that the company's code could be used to monitor smartphones.

Streep defends Thatcher portrayal

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 09:00 AM PST

Actress Meryl Streep defends her portrayal of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as a frail old woman suffering from dementia in The Iron Lady.

Adele nominated for six Grammys

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 04:04 AM PST

Adele is up for six Grammys, including song and record of the year, for Rolling in the Deep, and best album, for 21.

How animals predict earthquakes

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 05:53 PM PST

Animals may sense earthquakes days before they occur by detecting "chemical changes" in groundwater, say scientists.

Carbon cuts strategy 'on track'

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 04:13 AM PST

Energy Secretary Chris Huhne insists plans to cut Britain's carbon emissions are on track after the chancellor expressed concerns about environmental regulation on business.

Variation in coffee shop caffeine

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 08:33 PM PST

High Street coffee shops could pose a risk to pregnant women because of big variations in the amount of caffeine in each cup, research suggests.

Cancer boy better after treatment

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 11:40 PM PST

A schoolboy diagnosed with a rare form of childhood cancer in 2006 is defying medical opinion as his condition improves.

Give Villas-Boas time, says Grant

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 07:20 AM PST

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas should not be sacked according to former boss Avram Grant.

Live - Europa League

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 09:28 AM PST

Fulham travel to FC Twente for an early kick off while Stoke host Dynamo Kiev on a busy night of Europa League action.

Superman comic sells for $2.16m

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 07:25 PM PST

A copy of the first issue of Action Comics, featuring Superman's debut, becomes the world's most expensive comic, fetching $2.16m (£1.4m).

SA court rejects Zuma prosecutor

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 07:12 AM PST

A South African court rules that President Jacob Zuma has chosen a person unfit for office as chief prosecutor - a key job in the campaign against crime and corruption.

India traders strike over reforms

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 07:44 AM PST

Traders in India observe a day-long strike in protest at the decision to open up the retail market to global chains.

Strike test for new Greek premier

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 03:51 AM PST

Unions in Greece hold their first general strike in protest at austerity plans since technocrat Lucas Papademos took office as prime minister.

Worry at Guyana vote count delay

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 03:13 AM PST

Electoral officials in Guyana urge patience as tensions mount amid the wait for results from Monday's election.

Saudis accused of new repression

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 07:16 AM PST

Amnesty International accuses Saudi Arabia of reacting to the Arab Spring by launching a new wave of repression, with thousands of people arrested.

US pledges $50m in Aids funds

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 09:18 AM PST

US President Barack Obama announces $50m of new domestic spending for HIV/Aids treatment, as a report shows that global funding fell in 2010.

Strike apology issued by Clarkson

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 10:22 AM PST

Jeremy Clarkson apologises for saying striking public sector workers should be shot, after his remarks on The One Show were widely condemned.

Police corruption case collapses

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 11:27 AM PST

South Wales Police says it has asked the police watchdog to investigate after the UK's biggest case involving alleged police corruption collapses.

Terry race row file handed to CPS

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 07:52 AM PST

A police file concerning allegations that England and Chelsea captain John Terry made racist comments to another footballer is handed to the CPS.

Lawrence case science challenged

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 08:38 AM PST

A forensic scientist's evidence in the Stephen Lawrence trial about a blood-stain found on a jacket linked to a murder suspect is challenged in court.

In pictures: Portraits of famous Scots

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 04:54 AM PST

A new exhibition of portrait in Edinburgh

Should animals be stunned before slaughter?

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:55 AM PST

Do religions have a right to kill conscious animals?

Why we quit Australia for the UK

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 06:07 AM PST

10 readers who quit Australia - and 10 who didn't

Day in pictures: 1 December 2011

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 04:57 AM PST

24 hours of news photos from around the world

Lebanese split over draft law on violence against women

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 01:26 AM PST

Lebanon's family violence bill meets resistance

Nazi games for boys and girls

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 08:18 PM PST

Nazi toys and children's books find a new home

In pictures: In from the cold

Posted: 01 Dec 2011 03:52 AM PST

Momentous meetings that brought countries closer together

Kashmiris' pain over unmarked graves

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 11:11 PM PST

Grieving Kashmiris seek truth about unmarked graves

Islamists ahead in Egyptian vote

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 10:46 AM PST

Egyptian Islamists look strong after smooth start to polls

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