New twist in Politkovskaya trial
The trial of three men over the murder of Russian reporter Anna Politkovskaya is postponed amid deepening controversy.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
‘Eta chief’ under formal inquiry
The suspected head of Basque separatist group Eta is put under formal investigation after his arrest in France, sources say.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Eurozone business activity falls
Business activity in the 15 countries sharing the euro falls in November to a ten-year low, the purchasing managers' index (PMI) shows.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Polish tests ‘confirm Copernicus’
Polish researchers say they have solved an ancient mystery and identified the remains of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus.
Friday, November 21, 2008
US power ‘to decline’ in time
America's economic, military and political might will decline over the next twenty years, as will its influence in the world, according to a US intelligence report.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Men deny French student murders
Two men deny murdering two French students who were found dead in a blazing bedsit in London.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Italian telecoms talks collapse
Hutchison Whampoa subsidiary 3 Italia fails to reach a merger agreement with Telecom Italia because of price disagreements.
Friday, November 21, 2008
French Socialists in run-off vote
France's opposition Socialists face a run-off vote for a new leader, after a first ballot failed to produce a winner.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Presidency reform passed by Duma
A bill to extend Russia's presidential term from four to six years wins the overwhelming backing of MPs.