Новости по теме Europe

Death of Joe Cocker, 'greatest soul voice of Britain' Legendary singer Joe Cocker, whose intense, gritty voice won him wide acclaim that spanned both rock and blues, has died at age 70.

23 December 2014 14:49

Ukraine peace talks to resume Wednesday in Minsk: Poroshenko A fresh round of peace talks with Ukraine's pro-Russian rebels will take place in the Belarussian capital, President Petro Poroshenko said.

23 December 2014 12:55

EU congratulates Essebsi on winning 'historic' Tunisia vote The European Union congratulated veteran Tunisian politician Beji Caid Essebsi on his victory in the country's first free presidential electionю

23 December 2014 11:46

Obama invited to WWII commemorations in Moscow: Kremlin Russia has invited US President Barack Obama to Moscow next year to mark the 70th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

23 December 2014 10:46

In Spanish city saved by museum, Guggenheim digs in Locals in Bilbao say an art museum helped save their Spanish city from decline. Now they are glad to know their saviour, the Guggenheim, will be staying for some time.

22 December 2014 13:49

Belarus strongman looks to revive Ukraine peace talks The authoritarian leader of Belarus flew into Kiev hoping to revive stalled Ukrainian peace talks he has been hosting to calm Europe's volatile eastern edge.

22 December 2014 11:14

A series of tremors has Florence concerned for its 'David More than 250 minor tremors have rattled the Florence region over the past three days, sparking alarm in Italy over the safety of Michelangelo's "David" statue.

21 December 2014 11:48

Obama orders US trade ban on Crimea over Russia 'occupation' US President Barack Obama imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia-annexed Crimea with an executive order prohibiting American exports of goods to the contested peninsula.

20 December 2014 12:33

New US sanctions law could undermine relations with Russia: Lavrov New US legislation authorising sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis could undermine relations between Moscow and Washington for a long time.

19 December 2014 15:59

Obama says no new sanctions for Russia over Ukraine US President said he was not about to impose new sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis, but nevertheless signed a law giving him the authority to do so.

19 December 2014 12:21

Challenging Russia, Ukraine moves to drop neutral status Ukraine's president openly challenged the Kremlin by submitting a bill allowing the former Soviet republic to join NATO and make the Western alliance its defender.

19 December 2014 11:41

Elton John to wed long-time partner in England The pop icon Elton John will wed his partner of more than 20 years this weekend in England, reports said.

19 December 2014 11:07

Danger in the skies as Russia, NATO play cat-and-mouse Recent close shaves between Russian fighters and civilian aircraft highlight the dangers of the cat-and-mouse game being played out between Moscow and the West.

18 December 2014 15:03

Ruble rallies in early trading on day of Putin press conference The ruble rallied in early trading ahead of President Vladimir Putin's eagerly-awaited annual press-conference.

18 December 2014 13:57

Ukraine, pro-Russia rebels agree to resume peace talks Ukraine's pro-European leaders and Kremlin-backed rebels agreed Wednesday to hold long-delayed peace talks.

18 December 2014 12:15

Astana Pro Team newcomer's eccentric 'rite of passage' Superman Lopez enters Astana Pro Team of Kazakhstan in an eccentric way.

17 December 2014 16:12

Hungarian Roma sues Beyonce over smash hit A Hungarian singer from the Roma community is suing Beyonce over the smash hit "Drunk in Love," saying the superstar sampled a folk tune without permission.

17 December 2014 14:24

Apple halts Russia online sales as ruble tumbles Apple said it had halted online sales of iPhones, iPads and computers in Russia as the ruble's plunge made it difficult for sellers of imported goods to fix local prices.

17 December 2014 13:37

EU 'united' on Ukraine despite split over Russia sanctions The European Union's foreign policy chief said the 28-nation bloc would stay united on Ukraine despite pressure from some members to drop or ease its sanctions on Russia.

17 December 2014 12:39

Russia grapples with shock ruble fall The Russian currency crashed to unprecedented lows trading at 80 rubles to the dollar and 100 to the euro.

17 December 2014 11:37

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