EU wants Google to halt new privacy policy
2012-02-03 21:57:56
A group of European regulators has written to Google Inc calling on it to halt the introduction of its new privacy policy.
Ukraine cold spell death toll rises to 101
2012-02-03 17:06:34
38 more deaths from a cold snap have been registered in Ukraine in the past 24 hours, bringing to 101 the toll.
Big freeze stops peeing statue
2012-02-03 15:41:36
The Manneken-Pis, a symbol of Brussels and a major tourist attraction, has had to stop peeing because of sub-zero temperatures.
NYSE cancels merger deal with Deutsche Boerse
2012-02-03 10:20:23
NYSE Euronext announced Thursday the termination of its mega-merger deal with German stock exchange Deutsche Boerse after European regulators vetoed the deal.
Lafarge to cut 460 jobs globally
2012-02-03 10:12:07
Lafarge, a French leading firm of building materials, is planning to slash 460 posts worldwide including 90 jobs in France this year, the company said Thursday.
Russia, NATO to stage anti-missile drills
2012-02-02 22:32:03
Russia and NATO will stage joint anti-missile exercises despite their ongoing dispute over the European anti-missile defense system.
Derailed train spills 240 tons of oil
2012-02-02 15:03:19
Some 240 tons of oil spilled out from a derailed train in Russia's Far East Tuesday, local media reported Thursday.
Slovak govt approves ESM treaty
2012-02-02 14:57:31
Slovakia will have to contribute 659.2 million euros in five installments over five years to the European Stability Mechanism (ESM).
Voting for favorite candidates with latte
2012-02-02 09:45:09
The coffee chain offered its visitors to take part in a symbolic presidential election by ordering a cup of coffee displaying their favorite candidates.
Cold snap grips Europe, killing 89
2012-02-02 07:41:14
Record-low temperatures in parts of Eastern Europe pushed the death toll from Arctic conditions to at least 89 people on Wednesday.
Russia will veto any unacceptable Syria draft
2012-02-01 22:58:05
Russia will use its veto power in the United Nations Security Council to block any resolution on Syria that it considers unacceptable, Russia's UN envoy said on Wednesday.
Italy surgeons sue over faulty breast implants
2012-02-01 22:24:25
Italy's plastic surgeons association on Wednesday sued the French company that made substandard breast implants and the German certification company that checked its products for fraud.