News about Europe

New Lianyungang-Almaty container train launched A new regular container train Lianyungang-Almaty has been launched on February 25.
28 February 2015 17:26
Russian opposition leader Nemtsov shot dead: official Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was shot dead in central Moscow late ahead of a major opposition rally this weekend, investigators and police said.
28 February 2015 15:05
Versace thrills with thigh-high boots at Milan fashion It was a traffic-light colour scheme to get any fashionista hot under the collar: red, yellow and green thigh-high boots sauntering down the catwalk at Versace's show.
28 February 2015 14:53
Cameron defends security services after media unmask 'Jihadi John' Prime Minister David Cameron has defended Britain's security services after Islamic State executioner "Jihadi John" was unmasked as London graduate Mohammed Emwaziю
28 February 2015 13:48
Greek PM announces first 'humanitarian' legislation Greece's new anti-austerity government will put before parliament early next week its first legislation tackling the "humanitarian crisis" caused by years of cuts.
28 February 2015 13:17
Ukraine at a 'crossroads', still faces threat of war: OSCE The OSCE's envoy to Ukraine warned that while there were encouraging signs of a ceasefire taking hold in eastern Ukraine.
28 February 2015 10:35
British claim to have cut EU charge false: report A British government claim to have negotiated the halving of a £1.7 billion payment demanded by the European Union is "not supported by the facts".
27 February 2015 14:18
Madonna says 'Intolerance' in Europe 'feels like Nazi Germany' Pop star Madonna told French radio that "intolerance" was now so high in France and Europe that "it feels like Nazi Germany."
27 February 2015 12:01
Former Beatle Paul McCartney's childhood home sold The childhood home of former Beatle Paul McCartney sold for £150,000 ($231,000, 206,000 euros) at an auction in Liverpool, hometown of the legendary 1960s rock band.
27 February 2015 11:07
UNESCO demands crisis meet over Iraq heritage destruction The head of the United Nations' cultural agency demanded an emergency meeting of the world body's Security Council.
27 February 2015 10:14
France's Hollande seeks climate 'alliance' with Philippines French President Francois Hollande called for a climate change "alliance" with the Philippines that could spur similar co-operation.
26 February 2015 16:16
'Cape calm and carry on': Madonna mocked after Brits tumble Madonna's on-stage fall at the Brit Awards was mocked mercilessly on the Internet, unleashing a wave of jokes and memes about the 56-year-old star's cape malfunction.
26 February 2015 16:01
West's shows 'unwillingness' in Ukraine truce: Lavrov Russia called Western threats of fresh sanctions against Moscow evidence that Washington and Brussels are not interested in the success of a troubled truce in Ukraine.
26 February 2015 15:57
Crimean Tatars living in fear in homeland ruled by Russia The day after her husband was arrested, Elvira Ablyalimova woke up to find her home in Crimea surrounded by snipers while a squad of men combed through her belongings for 10 hours.
26 February 2015 15:25
Double Brit wins for Sheeran, Smith as Madonna tumbles British singers Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith took two prizes each at a glittering Brit Awards marred by a mishap that saw Madonna dragged to the ground by her cape.
26 February 2015 13:09
Putin 'destabilizing' Ukraine, Kerry says US Secretary of State John Kerry accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of destabilizing Ukraine through "land grabs''.
26 February 2015 10:16
Hungary PM needs style change after poll setback: analysts Prime Minister Viktor Orban needs to strike a less confrontational stance after his ruling party Fidesz lost its parliamentary super-majority in a key by-election.
25 February 2015 15:17
Russia confirms will use International Space Station till 2024 Russia will continue using the International Space Station along with NASA until 2024, its space agency said, after Moscow had threatened to stop financing it in 2020.
25 February 2015 15:04
Moscow lying 'to my face,' says Kerry US Secretary of State John Kerry accused Russian leaders of lying "to my face" about Moscow's involvement in the conflict in Ukraine.
25 February 2015 13:46
Iran nuclear deal 'is at hand': EU foreign policy chief The European Union's foreign policy chief said an Iran nuclear deal was "at hand" and urged different sides to show political will ahead of a new round of talks.
25 February 2015 13:25
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