Europe News

Greek PM George Papandreou reshuffles his cabinet but leaves the key post of finance minister unchanged as his government battles a debt crisis.

www.bbc.co.uk Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:20:06 +0000

France faces pension plan strike

France faces disruption in a strike over pension reform on Tuesday, when MPs will also debate a ban on full face veils and a new security bill.

www.bbc.co.uk Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:20:06 +0000

EUROPE: New Expulsions Hit People Without a Place

Roma gypsies are routinely described as Europe's largest ethnic minority. Numbering between 10 and 16 million, their combined population exceeds that of many European Union countries. Yet their numerical strength offers no compensation for the poverty, persecution and scapegoating that the Roma have to endure -- or for how their welfare is accorded a low priority by the EU's institutions.

ipsnews.net Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:25:59 +0000

Mourners question death of Belarus journalist at funeral

Oleg Bebenin's friends and colleagues mourned his passing at Monday's funeral and said they couldn't believe that the 36-year-old journalist and family man killed himself. Bebenin was an outspoken government critic.

dw-world.de Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:55:20 +0000

Spain Dismisses ETA Ceasefire

Interior minister says ETA statement falls far short of what government demands

voanews.com Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:47:37 +0000

Amnesty International Asks Britain to Repeal Terror Laws

Rights group highlighted four measures it says have seriously undermined human rights.

voanews.com Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:47:37 +0000

Tourist Adoration Endangers Sistine Chapel Art

Smog, dust, humidity and warmth produced by the more than four million people who visit the chapel every year add to the problem

voanews.com Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:46:22 +0000

Moldova Faces Hurdle After Referendum Appears to Fail

Political turmoil expected to continue after Western-leaning government appears to have failed to pass a referendum in Moldova

voanews.com Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:46:22 +0000

Spain dismisses Eta 'ceasefire'

The Spanish government says an Eta ceasefire is "insufficient" and calls on the Basque separatist group to renounce violence forever.

www.bbc.co.uk Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:20:05 +0000

Spain brands Eta ceasefire 'insufficient'

The Spanish government says a ceasefire announced by Eta is "insufficient" and calls on the Basque separatist group to renounce violence forever.

www.bbc.co.uk Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:20:05 +0000

Moldovan voters give cold shoulder to poll on constitutional reform

Moldovans stayed away from the polls in a referendum on whether the voters should elect their president directly. The low turnout appears to have dashed hopes of a resolution to the political deadlock in the country.

dw-world.de Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:00:59 +0000

Germany extends nuclear lifespan

Germany's government agrees to extend the life span of the country's nuclear power plants by an average of 12 years, officials say.

www.bbc.co.uk Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:20:05 +0000

Pope 'may appeal' in Iran stoning

The Vatican says it could appeal diplomatically to Iran to spare the life of an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning for adultery.

www.bbc.co.uk Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:20:06 +0000

Spain's Basque Separatists Declare Cease-Fire

ETA issues video saying they are ending armed operations, intend to achieve goals through democratic process

voanews.com Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:46:22 +0000

5 Russian Soldiers Killed in Dagestan Suicide Bombing

Attack comes one day after militants tried to assassinate Dagestan's minister for ethnic policy, information and foreign relations

voanews.com Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:44:57 +0000