US interested in supporting Europe
2012-02-09 23:26:33
US President Barack Obama said on Thursday ahead of a meeting at the White House with Italy's Prime Minister Mario Monti that the European and US economies are inherently bound together.
Russia to aid NATO withdrawal in Afghanistan
2012-02-09 17:13:34
Russia would allow NATO to use its territory to withdraw international troops from Afghanistan, the French Ambassador to Moscow said Thursday.
Greek PM, debt inspectors end talks
2012-02-09 14:18:30
A crucial meeting between Greece's Prime Minister and debt inspectors on averting the country's bankruptcy has just ended with no definite results.
Merkel's party bloc wins most support since 2009
2012-02-09 05:08:26
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative party bloc garnered the highest level of support since 2009.
Eurozone ministers to discuss Greece Thursday
2012-02-09 03:45:26
Eurozone finance ministers were scheduled to meet in Brussels Thursday evening to discuss a second bailout program for Greece.
Dow undeterred despite stadium wrap controversy
2012-02-08 15:49:00
Chemicals giant Dow say they are fully committed to providing the decorative wrap for London's Olympic stadium despite continuing criticism of its involvement.
Canal boat owners must pay to stay near Games
2012-02-08 13:49:23
Boat owners accustomed to freely navigating London's narrow canals will have to pay to moor near Olympic sites during the 2012 Games.
Russian students in training
2012-02-08 13:13:52
Students from the Yermolov Cadet School are instructed before a training excercise in temperatures around minus 20 degrees Celcius (minus 4 Fahrenheit) in a forest near the south Russian city of Stavropol February 7, 2012.
White lions play in the snow
2012-02-08 10:21:07
White lions play in the snow in the zoo in the Serbian capital Belgrade February 7, 2012.
UK civil servants test remote working in Olympics
2012-02-08 09:40:22
Thousands of British civil servants will work from home or get on their bikes to the office this week as the government tests its plans to ease congestion on London's transport network during the Olympics.
Russian Navy to update nuclear fleet
2012-02-08 04:50:24
The Russian Navy will receive at least 10 new Borey class strategic nuclear submarines by 2020, Kommersant Daily said Tuesday.
France recalls Syria ambassador for consultations
2012-02-07 21:22:36
France recalled its ambassador from Syria on Tuesday for consultations over the Syrian situation, a foreign ministry spokesman said.