EU to hold emergency meeting on gas row, Brussels confirms
Submitted by William Kaelin on Sat, 01/03/2009 - 19:27.European Union representatives are to hold an emergency meeting on the Russian-Ukrainian gas row on Monday and could send an investigating team to the two countries within days, officials in Brussels
Brussels approves German economic-support plan
Submitted by William Kaelin on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 17:54.The European Union's executive on Tuesday approved a German plan to stave off recession by offering firms over 15 billion euros (21.3 billion dollars) in low-interest loans, officials confirmed.
Belgium resurrects fallen five-party government under new premier
Submitted by Ljubomira Kalcheva on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 17:41.The five political parties which made up Belgium's last government agreed on Tuesday to re-form their administration under a new premier, 10 days after the last one fell.
Belgium resurrects fallen government under new premier
Submitted by Ljubomira Kalcheva on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 17:29.Belgium's King Albert II on Tuesday swore in a five-party government almost identical to the scandal-hit administration which fell on December 19, palace officials confirmed.
Belgium to stick with old coalition, new leader says
Submitted by Ljubomira Kalcheva on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 22:24.The five political parties which made up Belgian's last two governments have agreed to renew their coalition, the man tasked with forming the next administration said Monday.
Brussels turns up the heat on French power giant
Submitted by William Kaelin on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 18:05.The European Union's executive on Monday turned up the heat on French power giant Electricite de France (EdF), confirming that it suspected the former monopoly of breaking EU competition rules.
Brussels hails Slovakia's "superb" euro entry
Submitted by William Kaelin on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 17:59.Top European Union officials on Monday hailed Slovakia as a "superb" economic performer, three days before the country becomes the 16th European state to adopt the single currency, the euro.
Snap poll no answer to Belgian political crisis, parties say
Submitted by Ljubomira Kalcheva on Wed, 12/24/2008 - 18:15.Doubts deepened in Belgium on Wednesday over the chances of finding a quick way out of the political crisis gripping the country as key figures spoke out against the idea of early elections in June.
Shares fell 2.1 per cent Friday on the Seoul stock exchange on general recession fears. South Korea's won dropped against the dollar.
When the Spirit rover landed on Mars five years ago, no one expected it or its sister rover Opportunity to make it to their first birthdays, let alone their fifth.
Amelie Mauresmo fell victim to a leg injury after less than half an hour on court Friday to hand over a 4-0 victory which put French compatriot Marion Bartoli into the final of the Brisbane International.
Mumbai-based movie Slumdog Millionaire won five prizes Thursday night at the Critics Choice Awards, cementing its position as a surprise favourite just as the Oscar season moves into high gear.
After the Taipei Zoo received two giant pandas from China, another Taiwan zoo said Friday it is seeking to receive a pair of pandas from China.