French ports form alliance to boost trade
2012-01-21 08:04:47
The ports of Paris, Rouen and Le Havre agreed to form an alliance on Thursday, aiming to better compete with other European ports and to further boost trade between China and France.
Crews face test on Italy cruise ship
2012-01-20 20:12:50
The vast wreck of the cruise ship Costa Concordia shifted on the undersea ledge supporting it on Friday, forcing a new suspension in rescue work.
Letters show Voltaire's links to English gentry
2012-01-20 10:34:37
French author and philosopher Voltaire had surprisingly close ties to the aristocracy during his stay in England during the 1720s which helped shape his thinking, newly-discovered letters reveal.
Progress reported in Greek debt swap talks
2012-01-20 09:52:14
Progress was achieved during "productive" talks held in Athens between the Greek government and private creditors regarding the sovereign debt writedown.
Huskies prepare for rally in Scotland
2012-01-20 09:09:28
Huskies wait in the back of a van as preparations are made for the 29th annual Aviemore Husky Sled Dog Rally beside Loch Morlich, Aviemore, Scotland January 19, 2012.
More cracks found in Airbus A380 wings
2012-01-19 20:49:47
Airbus said on Thursday it had discovered more cracks in the wings of A380 superjumbo aircraft but insisted the world's largest jetliner remained safe to fly.
Stricken ship risks environmental disaster
2012-01-19 11:01:47
There are fears of environmental disaster as sea storms may cause fuel leaks from the cruise liner which ran aground off Italy's western coast.
2012 a turbulent year for world: analyst
2012-01-19 10:53:03
This year would be more turbulent than 2011, with no easy solution in sight for key global problems that are deeply-rooted in politics, economy and culture.
Merkel not likely to boost rescue fund
2012-01-19 10:10:03
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday showed no sign of giving ground to market calls for boosting her country's contribution to the European Financial Stability Facility.
Six to challenge Putin in election
2012-01-19 10:00:38
With the deadline for registration of the presidential hopefuls in Russia expiring, seven candidates including Vladimir Putin have secured their participation in the election.
Explosions used for 29 missing on Italian liner
2012-01-18 10:28:58
Rescue squads used controlled explosions on Tuesday to enter a stricken Italian cruise liner in the increasingly despairing hunt for survivors.
Olympic ticket resale platform reopens
2012-01-18 09:35:09
The resale platform on the London Olympic ticketing website has reopened to ticketholders who want to sell their tickets from 3 pm GMT on Tuesday.