Could Spain survive loss of Catalonia?
Catalonia's leader Artur Mas says the powerful region's economy can stand tall in Europe without Spain. But could Spain survive without Catalonia?
800 homes flooded as Britain soaked by more heavy rain
More than 800 homes in England and Wales have been flooded as heavy rain and strong winds battered the country and environmental officials warned of more downpours to come on Monday.
Satisfaction as Rolling Stones rock London in 50-year show
The Rolling Stones rocked London on Sunday, thrilling a 20,000 crowd with the first of five concerts to mark their 50th anniversary.
Press freedom makes Britain attractive: mayor of London
Britain would be moving in the opposite direction to many countries if it introduced tougher regulation of the media, Mayor of London Boris Johnson has said during a visit to India.
Minister for women says Church of England must reform
Britain's women and equalities minister Maria Miller said the Church of England needs to reform itself and act swiftly to introduce women bishops.
Sarkozy denies receiving money from L'Oreal heiress: report
Ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy has told judges he received no money from France's richest woman, Liliane Bettencourt, amid allegations that his 2007 election campaign was illegally financed.
British press hails Cameron's EU budget stance
Prime Minister David Cameron secured a decent result for Britain at the European Union budget summit, Britain's newspapers said Saturday, while warning that his good fortune may not last.
ArcelorMittal warns France over pressure on Florange
Steel giant ArcelorMittal warned the French government Friday that efforts to force it to sell all of its Florange plant, rather than just the parts it wants to close, threaten the company's presence in France.
Spanish king has successful hip operation: palace
Spain's 74-year-old King Juan Carlos had successful hip replacement surgery late Friday, the royal palace said, after two operations on the other hip caused by a fall during a controversial African elephant-hunting safari.
Portugal pulls bulk of police from East Timor
Portugal withdrew the bulk of its police officers from East Timor on Saturday as international forces wind up a 13-year mission in Asia's youngest nation, where thousands have died in political bloodshed.
Hijab first in British parliament
A 16-year-old girl is thought to have become the first person to speak from the House of Commons despatch box in the British parliament while wearing a hijab.
Queen Elizabeth takes spin in motorhome
Queen Elizabeth II may be more used to palaces and state carriages but the British monarch nonetheless enjoyed a spin in a motorhome on Thursday, callling it a "real home from home".
Sarkozy escapes indictment in illegal campaign finance case
Former president Nicolas Sarkozy on Thursday avoided indictment in an investigation into allegations that his 2007 election campaign was financed with funds secured illegally from France's richest woman.
Nazarbayev summed up his French trip
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev stated that the work visit to France was important and successful.
Nursultan Nazarbayev met with Jacques Attali in Paris
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev met with Jacques Attali, an outstanding French politician, during his visit to France.
Beatles for sale: tape Decca rejected resurfaces
The Beatles demo tape that record label Decca overlooked -- a decision branded the biggest mistake in music history -- has resurfaced and is up for auction, newspapers reported Friday.
Astana wins bid to host 2017 International Expo
Kazakhstan is set to hold its first world fair after the Paris-based International Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) on Thursday chose it to host the Expo 2017.
EU leaders suspend budget talks until noon Friday
European Union leaders on Friday called an overnight suspension of talks aimed at reaching a deal on a hotly contested long-term budget.
Kazakhstan movies to be screened in Poland
Citizens of Poland will watch Mustafa Shokai, Liquidator and other movies during the Days of Kazakhstan cinema.
Astana has good chances to host EXPO-2017
Kazakhstan's Astana will most probably win the race to host EXPO-2017.