Protests in Britain against the use of foreign workers have spread across the country. more »
The Russia-Ukraine gas dispute in January exposed the EU's energy dependence on Moscow. more »
The European Commission welcomes the holding tomorrow of provincial elections in Iraq, which start an important elections cycle culminating in national legislative elections expected to be held end of 2009. more »
It was the last night of a week-long New Year holiday in China when a fire broke out at a restaurant in eastern China. more »
Public transport systems are snarled, and scores of flights are cancelled, as unions demand President Sarkozy respond to their concerns. more »
In a paper outlining its position ahead of international climate talks, the commission says the costs of containing global warming are likely to soar in years to come – adding €175bn to the world's annual bill by 2020. more »
Local elections that could redraw the country's political map as U.S. forces withdraw, are taking place on Saturday. more »
Autopsies expected this morning will look into the murder-suicide in a Los Angeles suburb that left seven people dead. more »
As the world's elite arrive for their annual Swiss pilgrimage to the World Economic Forum, they are tightening their belts and maybe drinking a lesser vintage. more »
Hamas which runs the Gaza Strip has started paying compensation to victims who‘s houses were destroyed by Israeli bulldozers and tank fire. more »
In a paper outlining its position ahead of international climate talks, the commission says the costs of containing global warming are likely to soar in years to come – adding €175bn to the world's annual bill by 2020.
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