Landmark neo-Nazi murder trial to open in Germany
Germany's most high-profile neo-Nazi trial begins Monday after 10 mostly racially motivated murders by a long-hidden far-right gang which Chancellor Angela Merkel has called a "disgrace" for the country.
British authorities demand fingerprints from Kazakhstan handless artist
British authorities have denied a visa to Kazakhstan’s handless artist Karipbek Kuyukov requesting fingerprints from him.
Notorious French bank robber commits suicide after drugs arrest
Marc Armando, the suspected mastermind behind one of France's most spectacular bank heists two decades ago, has committed suicide in prison.
Japan, France firms win Turkey nuclear contract: report
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and France's Areva have won a multi-billion dollar contract to build a nuclear power plant on the Black Sea.
May Day protests against austerity, 'slave labour'
Tens of thousands of angry protesters staged May Day rallies in several countries of the crisis-wracked eurozone Wednesday, as fury erupted at demonstrations in Bangladesh after a deadly building collapse.
Neo-Nazi trial raises awkward questions for Germany
A German neo-Nazi murder trial starting Monday over the killings of 10 people has raised uncomfortable questions about murky links that the police and the intelligence services have with the extreme right.
Futsal: Kazakhstan's Kairat disappoints Michel Platini
Kazakhstan’s football club won over Spain’s Barcelona (5:4) and Russia's Dinamo (4:3) in the Final Four tournament in Tbilisi.
Futsal: Kazakhstan's Kairat wins UEFA Cup for the first time
Kazakhstan's Kairat futsal club won the UEFA Cup for the first time in its history.
German unemployment up slightly in April
Unemployment in Germany rose in April as companies become more cautious about hiring in face of the slowing economy, but the labour market nevertheless remains robust.
Young obesity doubles death risk before 55: study
Men who are obese in their early 20s are twice as likely as peers of average weight to die before reaching the age of 55.
British police make appeal in Alps murder case
British police assisting the investigation into last year's murder of a British-Iraqi family in the French Alps on Monday released footage of a 4x4 vehicle seen close to the crime scene.
Dutch enthrone '21st-century king' Willem-Alexander
Dutch Crown Prince Willem-Alexander becomes Europe's youngest monarch on Tuesday when his mother, Queen Beatrix, abdicates and his country hails the avowedly 21st-century king with a massive, orange-hued party.
Merkel lambasted by France despite her softer tone
An attack by French Socialists on Angela Merkel's drive for belt-tightening coincides with concessions by the German chancellor on austerity, but five months from elections she is loathe to trumpet her flexibility.
Kazakhstan's Motor-Roller ranked 14th in British video chart
Anna video of Kazakhstan rock band Motor-Roller is ranked 14th in the music videos contest of major British BEAT100 Network.
Croatia expects Nazarbayev to visit
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev is expected to make an official visit to Croatia in the end of 2013.
Dozens hurt in powerful Prague gas blast
A powerful gas blast ripped through a four-storey building in Prague's historic centre on Monday, injuring 43 people including foreigners, and causing panic in the Czech capital.
New Italy PM to unveil programme for change
Italy's new Prime Minister Enrico Letta was set to unveil his coalition government's programme on Monday, under the watchful gaze of international markets and European partners.
French ministers warn against picking fight with Germany
Senior French ministers warned Monday against picking a fight with Germany after the ruling Socialists accused Chancellor Angela Merkel of being "selfish" in her drive for eurozone austerity.
British minister urges rich to give back state handouts
The British government minister pushing through strongly criticised reforms of the welfare state urged rich pensioners on Sunday to give back any handouts they don't need.
Italy cabinet swearing-in marred by shooting
Italy's new coalition government was sworn in on Sunday, but a ceremony symbolising a fresh start for the recession-wracked country was overshadowed by a shooting outside government headquarters.