Portugal to end EU-IMF bailout with clean break
Portugal decided to make a clean break from its EU-IMF bailout on Sunday, following in the footsteps of Ireland by forgoing a credit line as it prepares a full return to the credit markets.
Greece arrests four Serbian 'Pink Panther' jewel thieves
Greek police said Saturday they have arrested four Serbian suspected members of a gang of international jewel thieves known as the Pink Panthers.
20 years on, British fears over Channel Tunnel lost at sea
Fearing an invasion of rabid animals, terrorists, immigrants and the loss of their cherished island isolation, many Britons were highly suspicious of the Channel Tunnel.
N.Ireland republicans rally against Gerry Adams arrest
Hundreds of supporters of detained republican leader Gerry Adams rallied in Belfast on Saturday after Northern Ireland police obtained an extension to quiz him over a notorious IRA murder.
Ariane space ship wreckage confirmed to come from July launch, Kazakhstan off the hook
BBC has contacted the UK Space Agency and Arianespace about the space ship wreckage found in Brazil on April 28.
French Ariane ruins Kazakhstan's first surveillance satellite?
The Atlantic has release a photo by Reuter's photograher Tarso Sarraf of a part of Ariane rocket lifted from a river somewhere in Brazil.
Britain's PR king jailed for 8 years for sex assaults
British celebrity publicist Max Clifford, the king of tabloid kiss-and-tell scandals, was sentenced to eight years in jail on Friday for a string of sex assaults against teenagers.
France suspends pig imports from North America, Japan
France has suspended imports of live pigs from the United States, Canada, Mexico and Japan to try to prevent the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea virus entering the country, the French agriculture ministry announced.
Dozens die in Odessa blaze as Ukraine violence spreads
More than 30 people were killed in a "criminal" blaze in Ukraine's southern city of Odessa, as violence spread across the country during the bloodiest day since Kiev's Western-backed government took power.
Astana Opera's Anderzhanov to perform at German Aalto Musik-Theatre
The lead singer of the Astana Opera Baurzhan Anderzhanov will sing in six performances of the German Aalto Musik-Theatre in Essen.
Woman rescued after falling from cathedral roof in England
A 68-year-old woman had to be rescued by helicopter on Tuesday after she fell and became trapped on one of the towers of Britain's historic Wells Cathedral.
Rolls-Royce says in talks to sell energy unit to Siemens
German engineering giant Siemens, which is seeking to buy French firm Alstom's energy division, is in talks to purchase Rolls-Royce's energy production arm, the British aircraft engine maker said.
Italy's Berlusconi in hot water again with judiciary
Italy's Silvio Berlusconi is in hot water with the justice system again after mocking the community service he has been ordered to do for tax fraud, media reports said.
Football: Real rout holders Bayern to reach Lisbon final
Real Madrid reached their first Champions League final for 12 years with an historic 4-0 win at Bayern Munich in Tuesday's semi-final, second leg to knock the holders out.
Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas split
Prince Harry and his girlfriend of nearly two years, Cressida Bonas, have split up, Britain's Daily Telegraph and US magazine People reported.
Denmark's Noma reclaims world's best restaurant title
Denmark's Noma restaurant on Monday reclaimed the title of world's best restaurant, becoming a four-time winner having lost the title last year to Spain's El Celler de Can Roca.
Kazakhstan's KazEOSat-1 satellite launch delayed over ventilation problems
KazEOSat-1 satellite was not been launched on schedule from the Kourou space centre in French Guiana.
Wounded Kharkiv mayor flown to Israel for treatment
The mayor of Kharkiv, who was left in critical condition after being shot in the back by an unknown assailant, has been flown to Israel for treatment, local officials said.