Arms trafficking ships mostly in rich countries

2012-01-31 07:15:40

Over 60 percent of ships involved in arms and drugs trafficking belong to companies in richest countries, a study showed on Monday.

S&P downgrades Italian local govt credit rating

2012-01-30 22:33:52

Standard and Poor's downgraded the credit ratings of 13 major Italian local governments on Monday, including the cities of Rome, Milan, Florence, Bologna and Genoa.

Putin critics demand fair election

2012-01-30 10:29:00

Critics of Putin drove in their hundreds around central Moscow on Sunday in cars trailing white ribbons.

Tough Guy event raises cash for charity

2012-01-30 10:06:58

The event to raise cash for charity challenges thousands of international competitors.

IMF seeks funds for EU debt relief

2012-01-30 07:57:12

The head of the International Monetary Fund gave assurances that "many countries" have committed to contributing financial resources.

Russian space freighter docks with ISS

2012-01-29 14:18:10

The Russian Progress M-14M space cargo ship docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday, the mission control center said.

Financial challenges pose threat to Sarkozy

2012-01-29 10:29:30

The 57-year-old head of state is working hard to propose "remedies for the country" to solve problems triggered by regional and global turmoil.

Cat exhibition held in Belgium

2012-01-29 09:24:19

A man holds his cat during an international cat exhibition held in Fleurus , southern Belgium Jan 28, 2012.

'Shifts' occur during eurozone debt crisis

2012-01-28 23:44:34

Emerging markets are no longer looking to developed economies for solutions but are taking their own steps, said President of the World Bank on Saturday.

Greece confident of debt swap deal

2012-01-27 10:29:02

Greece appeared confident of a positive outcome over a Greek debt swap deal by the weekend, as crucial talks with private creditors aiming to avert a devastating default were due to resume.

Hungary's President probed over plagiarism charges

2012-01-26 10:38:28

A five-member fact-finding committee has agreed to look into plagiarism charges against Hungarian President Pal Schmitt on Wednesday.

Milan Expo 2015 to boost Sino-Italian ties

2012-01-26 10:02:25

The Milan Expo 2015 will boost ties between Italy and China, local officials said here on Wednesday.