Germany
Data confirms recession in weakest eurozone economies
Mar 12, 2013 03:54 EDT
Data confirms recession in the eurozone's weakest economies last year, breathing new life into a heated debate on whether aggressive austerity measures may come at the cost of economic growth.
German inflation slows to two-year low in February
Mar 12, 2013 03:53 EDT
Inflation in Germany, Europe's biggest economy, slowed to its lowest level in more than two years in February, official data showed on Tuesday.
Nuclear group Areva insists public trusts sector
Mar 12, 2013 01:41 EDT
Two years after Japan's Fukushima nuclear crisis, the head of French group Areva, a leading company in the sector, insisted that public confidence in atomic energy has been re-established.
Dotcom promises 'interesting facts' in legal struggle
Mar 11, 2013 23:20 EDT
Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom said that "interesting facts" will emerge in his ongoing pitched battle against extradition to the United States over copyright infringement.
Syria jets bomb Homs as mortar strikes rock Damascus
Mar 11, 2013 20:52 EDT
Syrian jets bombed rebel forces in an attempt to recapture a keenly contested district of Homs, as mortar shells slammed into a Damascus neighbourhood killing at least three people.
Resurgent Schalke ready to see off Galatasaray
Mar 11, 2013 19:43 EDT
Resurgent Schalke 04 are out to continue their winning streak by beating Galatasaray to book their place in the Champions League's quarter-finals in Tuesday's last 16, second leg.
California quake revives Big One jitters
Mar 11, 2013 19:04 EDT
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake Monday shook buildings in Los Angeles, with US seismologists saying it was the strongest to hit the area since 2010, but there were no reports of damage or casualties.
Kerber clinches fourth-round berth at Indian Wells
Mar 11, 2013 18:20 EDT
Fourth-seeded German Angelique Kerber had to dig deep in the second set on Monday to polish off a 6-1, 7-6 (7/4) third-round victory over Yanina Wickmayer at Indian Wells.
Syrians break free from security services' reign of fear
Mar 11, 2013 18:04 EDT
For half a century, Syrians lived in terror of the secret services, who held a vice-like grip over every aspect of daily life, but in March 2011 they finally threw off the shackles.
Deaf to critics, Orban changes Hungary's constitution
Mar 11, 2013 16:37 EDT
Hungary's parliament on Monday stoked concerns about creeping authoritarianism in the European Union member state by altering the constitution for the fourth time since Prime Minister Viktor Orban won power in 2010.
Large backing guaranteed for Gala against Schalke
Mar 11, 2013 14:54 EDT
Galatasaray will be the away team at Schalke 04 in Tuesday's Champions League last 16 second leg but Fatih Terim's side can still expect plenty of support from Gelsenkirchen's sizeable Turkish community.
Nigerian Emeghara stars in Italy
Mar 11, 2013 12:45 EDT
Nigerian Innocent Emeghara scored one goal and created the other as Siena won 2-1 at Palermo in a weekend Serie A relegation clash.
Bayern's Ribery ruled out of Arsenal clash
Mar 11, 2013 12:36 EDT
Bayern Munich will be without France wing Franck Ribery for Wednesday's Champions League last 16, second leg tie after he sprained ligaments in his left ankle.
Bolshoi says acid attack mastermind still unidentified
Mar 11, 2013 08:53 EDT
The Bolshoi ballet dancer charged with ordering the acid attack on the troupe's artistic director was not the ultimate mastermind, the theatre claimed Monday after police said they had wrapped up their investigation.
'Canadian Psycho' trial set to begin
Mar 11, 2013 06:33 EDT
The epilogue of the most significant Canadian crime story in years begins Monday in Montreal with the trial of Luka Rocco Magnotta, accused of slaying and dismembering a Chinese student.
German trade gains momentum as exports rise
Mar 11, 2013 06:04 EDT
Germany's trading activity got off to a strong start this year with both exports and imports rising in January, official data showed on Monday.
Egypt, Tunisia strive to woo back tourists
Mar 11, 2013 06:03 EDT
Two years after the Arab Spring uprisings, Tunisia and Egypt are trying to win back holidaymakers in a lifeblood sector for both countries which are gripped by renewed political crisis.
Murray makes it through Indian Wells opener
Mar 10, 2013 19:24 EDT
World No. 3 Andy Murray shook off some first-match nerves Sunday to post a 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Russian Evgeny Donskoy in the second round of the Indian Wells Masters.
Eintracht held in Hanover, Bayern three wins away
Mar 10, 2013 14:50 EDT
Bayern Munich finished the weekend 20 points clear in the Bundesliga and are now just three league wins from the title, while Eintracht Frankfurt stayed in the chasing pack after Sunday's draw at Hanover.
Egypt, Tunisia strive to woo back tourists
Mar 10, 2013 14:34 EDT
Two years after the Arab Spring uprisings, Tunisia and Egypt are trying to win back holidaymakers in a lifeblood sector for both countries which are gripped by renewed political crisis.
