Putin And Obama Disagree Over Syria At G8
U.S. President Barack Obama sparred with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Monday (June 17) over how to end the war in Syria, during an icy encounter at a G8 summit where divisions over the conflict eclipsed the rest of the agenda.
G8 Campaigners Call For End To Tax Dodging With Stunt
Anti-hunger campaigners chartered two large Viking boats on a lake in Northern Ireland on Monday (June 17) as part of a protest against tax evasion.
Obama: Belfast A Changed City Since Peace Agreement
U.S. President Barack Obama urged the youth of Belfast on Monday (June 17) to maintain the peace the city has enjoyed for the past 15 years.
ERT Employees Hopeful As New TV Frequency Appears
ERT employees and supporters said on Monday (June 17) they were hoping for a meeting of the government and coalition partners later in the day to lead to the re-opening of the channel.
Czech Prime Minister Steps Down After Graft Scandal
Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas was forced to quit on Sunday (June 16) by a graft and spying scandal involving his closest aide, pitching the European Union member state into a period of uncertainty over who will form the next government.
Rose Claims First Major At US Open
Justin Rose produced remarkable poise and a Ben Hogan-like finish to win his first major title by two shots at the U.S. Open on Sunday, becoming the first Englishman to win the event in 43 years.
Airbus A350 Aircraft Lands After Maiden Flight
Europe's newest passenger plane, the Airbus A350, landed successfully on Friday (June 14) after completing a four-hour maiden test flight.
Harley-Davidsons Roll Into Rome For Anniversary
With engines revving, Harley-Davidson enthusiasts on Friday (June 14) gathered in the Italian capital to mark 110 years of the famous motorcycle company.
Long-Lost Diary Of Alfred Rosenberg Found
U.S. officials on Thursday (June 13) unveiled the 400-page diary of Alfred Rosenberg, a top aide to Adolf Hitler, who oversaw the genocide against Jews and others during World War Two.
Greek Broadcaster ERT Goes Online After Closure
Employees of Greek state broadcaster ERT turned to the Internet on Thursday (June 13) after its abrupt closure by the government.
Usain Bolt Sets World-Leading 200m Time in Oslo
Olympic champion Usain Bolt produced a dominant performance to win the 200 metres at the Bislett Diamond League in a world leading time of 19.79 seconds on Thursday (June 13).
Rupert Murdoch Is To Divorce His Wife Wendi
News Corp Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch has filed for divorce from his wife Wendi, the company confirmed on Thursday (June 13), just days before News Corp. itself splits into two.
U.S. Decides to Arm Syrian Opposition
The United States is boosting military support to the main Syrian rebel group after determining that the government has used chemical weapons against the opposition, a top White House official said on Thursday (June 13).
Innovia Films Crowned Apprentice Team of the Year
Nine apprentices from Innovia Films from Cumbria have been named the country's official 'apprentice team of the year' following a six month challenge against some of the country's leading employers and training providers.
British Driver Dies In Crash At Classic Car Rally In Siberia
A British woman taking part in vintage 'Peking to Paris' rally died in a car crash on Wednesday (June 12) colliding with Russian driver on the Siberian highway.
Toyota Unveils Small Car Kit Aimed At Children
Toyota on Thursday (June 13) introduced an electric car kit aimed at children of 10 years and older at a car show.
RBS CEO Stephen Hester To Stand Down
Royal Bank of Scotland boss Stephen Hester will step down later this year, after the bank's board decided it wanted new leadership to oversee the sale of Britain's majority stake in the bank, which could take years.
Messi And Father Accused Of Tax Fraud
Barcelona's Argentina forward Lionel Messi and his father denied wrongdoing on Wednesday (June 12) after the Spanish tax authorities accused them of defrauding the state of more than four million euros (£3.4 million).
Orange CEO Under Formal Investigation In Tapie Case
Orange Chief Executive Stephane Richard was placed under investigation on Wednesday (June 12) for his role in a 2008 arbitration case that resulted in a 285 million euro (£242 million) payout to a businessman, a spokesman for the CEO said.
Five Tunisians Arrested For Distributing Islamist Material
Five Tunisians were detained on Wednesday (June 12) in Barcelona, accused of distributing online material related to al Qaeda's former leader Osama bin Laden, Spain's interior ministry said.
Accused Cleveland Kidnapper Castro Pleads Not Guilty
The Ohio man accused of kidnapping three women and holding them captive in his Cleveland home for a decade pleaded "not guilty" in a Cleveland courtroom on Wednesday (June 12) to several hundred charges that also include rape and aggravated murder.
Chinese Man Detained For Alien Hoax
A Chinese man, who claimed to have electrocuted an alien and stored the body in his freezer, confessed to the police that he faked the whole story, state media reported on Wednesday (July 12).
Anti-G8 Protesters March Through London
About 100 protesters walked the streets of central London on Tuesday (June 11) under the watch of police to demonstrate against the G8 summit, due to be held in Northern Ireland next week.
Greek Government Close State Broadcaster ERT
The Greek government announced on Tuesday (June 11) it was shutting down the country's state broadcaster and will instead re-open a more streamlined channel that will cost less.
Turkish Police Battle Protesters After Erdogan Warning
Turkish riot police fought running battles with pockets of protesters into the early hours of Wednesday (June 12) morning, after storming a central Istanbul square.
Russian Parliament Passes Gay Propaganda Law
Russia's parliament passed a bill banning homosexual "propaganda" on Tuesday (June 11) while police detained more than 20 gay rights activists outside.
At Least Eight Killed In Kabul Attack
A bomb exploded on Tuesday (June 11) near minibuses taking Supreme Court staff home in the Afghan capital, Kabul, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens, police said.
Bombs Kill 14 In Central Damascus
Two bombs killed 14 people in central Damascus on Tuesday (June 11), state media said, in an attack which appeared to target a police station.
Strike Hits French Airports, Half Of Planes Grounded
French air traffic controllers walked off the job at the start of a three-day strike on Tuesday (June 11), grounding hundreds of flights across the country.
Sonys PS4 Undercuts Microsofts Xbox One
Sony on Monday (June 10) priced its latest PlayStation 4 console $100 lower than the new Xbox One by rival Microsoft as competition for gamers' pockets intensifies ahead of the year-end holidays and gift-giving season.
