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.

Iceland to equip planes with volcano ash monitors

2012-01-26 10:02:08

Work is being done to equip Icelandic airplanes with volcano ash monitors to reduce possible disturbances caused by volcano eruptions, according to reports from Reykjavik on Wednesday.

Medvedev may run for president again

2012-01-26 09:47:54

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said  Wednesday he did not rule out the possibility of running for president again in future.

Folding electric car Hiriko unveiled

2012-01-25 10:10:21

President of the European Commission and the president of HIRIKO unveil the electric fold-up car.

Kosovo urged to 'reach out actively' to Serbs

2012-01-25 09:33:52

An international group monitoring Kosovo's internal situation on Tuesday called on the ruling authority in Pristina to "reach out actively to its Serb citizens," by giving them a greater role in running their own affairs.

Italian cruise ship death toll rises to 16

2012-01-25 09:32:08

The death toll of Italy's Costa Concordia wreck rose to 16 after a woman's body was found in the ship on Tuesday.