New protest as bailout spectre returns to haunt Spain Thousands of protestors rallied near the Spanish parliament for a second straight night Wednesday after a rough day on the markets again raised the spectre of a full bailout and deeper economic pain.
Britain pledges £1 million to stop rape in war zones Britain on Tuesday unveiled a £1 million pledge ($1.6 million) to help stop sexual violence against women in war zones, where thousands of women and girls are raped every day.
28 September 2012
Vatican readies for historic trial of pope's butlerPope Benedict XVI's former butler goes on trial on Saturday for leaking secret papers in the Vatican's biggest court drama in decades, revealing intrigue at the heart of the Catholic Church.
27 September 2012
Deficit-cutting French budget to test Hollande credibility France will present its 2013 budget Friday with President Francois Hollande's credibility on the line as he seeks to rein in public finances and reassure financial markets without stirring public anger.
Police fire rubber bullets at Madrid protest Spanish riot police fired rubber bullets and baton-charged protesters Tuesday as thousands rallied near parliament in Madrid in anger at the economic crisis, in clashes that left more than 60 people injured.
26 September 2012
Britain faces more floods as hundreds evacuated Britain was bracing for more torrential rain on Wednesday as hundreds of people spent the night away from their flooded homes following two days of heavy downpours.
Delays have left Greece with finance gap: Lagarde International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said Monday that delays in implementing Greece's bailout program, including privatization, have expanded the country's financing shortfall.
26 September 2012
Sex, drugs and village politics in Potter author's new novel Harry Potter author JK Rowling bids goodbye to the boy wizard on Thursday when she releases her first novel for adults, a gritty tale of poverty and politics in an idyllic English village.
Swiss voters say no to tightening of smoking ban Two-thirds of Swiss voters rejected a referendum Sunday to tighten a smoking ban, to the relief of hotels and restaurants, while two cantons split in a vote over keeping tax breaks for rich foreigners.
Giorgio Armani dazzles, Dolce&Gabbana get playful in Milan Giorgio Armani may have dazzled Milan fashion week with a series of glittering stellar creations, but Dolce & Gabbana pulled off the most innovative and fun look of the season with wicker bustiers.
German satirical magazine adds to Islam controversy A German satirical magazine has entered the row over an anti-Islam Internet video made in the United States and the publication by a French weekly of caricatures of the prophet Mohammed.