German scientists synthesize anti-malaria drug
2012-01-18 09:12:49
Researchers in Germany have found a cheap and easy way to synthesize anti-malaria drug in large quantities from waste materials, said the Max Planck Society on Tuesday.
IMF to explore options for beefing up firepower
2012-01-18 09:11:09
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) would explore ways to strengthen its firepower to combat global economic risks, Christine Lagarde, managing director of the IMF, said on Tuesday.
Major EU economies risk sliding into recession
2012-01-18 06:49:22
Financial woes across the European Union (EU) countries have shaken regional economy and raised the chances of the bloc's major economies entering into recession.
EU takes legal action against Hungary over law
2012-01-18 06:48:01
The European Commission on Tuesday launched legal action against Hungary over its new legislation allegedly conflicting with European Union (EU) law.
US rejects terrorist accusation against Turkey
2012-01-18 06:35:10
The US State Department on Tuesday rejected the assertion by a Republican presidential contender that Turkey is ruled by "what many would perceive to be Islamic terrorists".
5 more bodies found on capsized Italian ship
2012-01-17 22:56:07
Italian media say five more bodies have been found aboard a cruise ship that capsized off the coast of Tuscany, raising the official death toll to 11.
Missing from cruise liner include 14 Germans
2012-01-17 20:47:08
The 29 people still missing on Tuesday from a cruise liner that capsized off Italy's west coast include 14 Germans, six Italians, four French and two Americans, officials said.
Martin Schulz elected as EP president
2012-01-17 20:46:52
German MEP Martin Schulz was elected as the new president of the European Parliament here on Tuesday, succeeding Jerzy Buzek, according to a vote by MEPs (Members of the European Parliament) during a week-long plenary session in Strasbourg.
S&P downgrades euro zone rescue fund
2012-01-17 10:38:02
US rating agency Standard & Poor's cut its credit rating of the euro zone's EFSF rescue fund on Monday, and Greece was under pressure to break a deadlock in debt swap talks.
Russia welcomes Syria's amnesty
2012-01-17 09:20:45
Russian Foreign Ministry expressed its welcome Monday to the large-scale amnesty announced in Syria for anti-government protesters.
Credit downgrade 'changes nothing'
2012-01-17 09:15:16
Europe should work together for the reconstruction of Europe, French President Nicolas Sarkozy urged on Monday.
Putin outlines goals in manifesto
2012-01-17 06:51:08
Russian Prime Minister and presidential hopeful Vladimir Putin outlined his presidential bid and listed his major policy goals in an article issued on Monday.