Greek Unemployment At New High
Greece's unemployment rate scaled a new record of 27 percent in February, data showed on Thursday (May 9), reflecting the depth of the country's recession after years of austerity imposed under its international bailout.
Bangladesh Factory Fire Kills Eight
Eight people were killed when a fire swept through a clothing factory in Bangladesh, police and an industry association official said on Thursday (May 9).
EU Proposes Help For Consumers To Switch Bank Accounts
Europeans will find it easier to open and switch bank accounts and see what fees they are being charged under new rules proposed by the European Commission on Wednesday (May 8).
Cameron: Doubts Diminish On Syrian Chemical Weapons Use
British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Wednesday (May 8) that there was "a growing body of limited but persuasive information" showing that the Syrian government had used and was continuing to use chemical weapons such as sarin gas.
Cleveland Kidnapping Victim Amanda Berry Arrives At Home
Amanda Berry visited her sister's home in Cleveland on Wednesday (May 8) for the first time since she disappeared a decade ago and was held captive in a house.
Police Seize 31 People Over $50 Million Brussels Diamond Heist
Belgian prosecutors said on Wednesday (May 8, 2013) that police had detained 31 people over the heist of $50 million (£32 million) in diamonds in February.
At Least Three Killed In Italy After Ship Crashes Into Port
At least three people were killed when a container ship rammed a control tower in the northern Italian port city of Genoa late on Tuesday (May 7), the head of the local police said on Wednesday (May 8).
Nuns on the run nabbed in cocaine bust
Police in Colombia arrested three women dressed as nuns after they were caught trying to smuggle cocaine under their habits through an international airport, authorities reported on Tuesday (May 07).
Britain And Somalia Pledge To Stamp Out Extremism In Horn Of Africa
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Tuesday (May 7) pledged solidarity with Somalia and urged other nations to join him.
Death Toll Rises To 20 In Mexico Gas Tanker Explosion
Authorities cleared debris after a gas tanker truck exploded on a highway north of Mexico City early on Tuesday (May 07), killing at least 20 people and injuring 36 others as a fireball tore through cars and homes.
Spanish Court Suspends Charges Against Princess Cristina
A Spanish court on Tuesday (May 7) suspended charges against Princess Cristina, saying there was not sufficient evidence that King Juan Carlos's daughter had been an accomplice in an embezzlement case involving her husband.
Disney Pick EA in an Exclusive Deal to Make Star Wars Games
Today it was announced that Lucasfilm and Disney Interactive are entering into a multi-year, multi-title exclusive licensing agreement with Electronic Arts for the creation of new high quality Star Wars games.
Madrid Health Workers Strike In Fight Against Privatisation
Health care workers began another strike in Spain's capital Madrid on Tuesday (May 7) to protest against the privatisation of the management of six hospitals which the government says is vital to rein in spending.
Three Women Missing For A Decade Found Alive In Cleveland Home
Three women believed to have been abducted years ago were found alive on Monday (May 6) at a Cleveland house a short distance from where at least two of them were last seen.
Japanese Researchers Find Possible Lost Continent In Atlantic Ocean
A large slab of granite has been found deep in the Atlantic Ocean, Japanese researchers said on Tuesday (May 7), suggesting a continent may have once existed off the coast of Brazil.
Philippines Mayon Volcano Spews Ash, Killing Five
Mayon Volcano in the central Philippines' Bicol region spewed ash on Tuesday morning (May 7), killing four German hikers and their Filipino guide, the national disaster agency said, adding that seven others were injured.
South Korea Does Not Confirm North Korea Missile Withdrawal
South Korea's Defense Ministry on Tuesday (May 7) did not confirm North Korean missile movement but said it was continuing to monitor the North's activities.
Reporters Without Borders Celebrate World Press Freedom Day In Paris
French journalists' group Reporters Without Borders on Friday (May 3) marked World Press Freedom Day by pasting a wall in Paris with giant posters of the leaders whom it says flout media rights.
Chelsea Beat FC Basel To Reach The Europa League Final
Chelsea's rollercoaster of a season could yet end with another night of European glory after they knocked FC Basel out of the semi-finals on Thursday (May 2) to set up a Europa League final against Benfica.
Prosecutor In Bhutto Assassination Case Shot Dead
A prosecutor investigating the 2007 assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, one of the most shocking events in Pakistan's turbulent history, was shot dead on Friday (May 3), police said.
U.S. Urges N. Korean Amnesty For Jailed U.S. Citizen
The United States on Thursday (May 2) urged North Korea to grant amnesty to Kenneth Bae, a U.S. citizen sentenced to 15 years hard labor for what Pyongyang said were crimes against the state, a U.S. State Department spokesman said.
Members Of Greek Far Right Golden Dawn Party Scuffle With Police
Greece's anti-immigrant Golden Dawn party scuffled with police who stopped them distributing food exclusively to Greeks in Athens' central square on Thursday (May 2) ahead of the Greek Orthodox Easter holiday on May 5.
London Olympic Stadium To Host 2015 Rugby World Cup Matches
London's Olympic Stadium will host four matches at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, the International Rugby Board (IRB) said on Thursday (May 2).
Detectives Investigate Rolf Harris Sexual Assault Claims
British detectives investigating 83 year old Australian entertainer Rolf Harris over sexual abuse allegations have interviewed a woman in Australia, local media said on Thursday (May 02).
Australia First Bank Note For Sale
The first bank note issued by the Commonwealth of Australia, printed 100 years ago, has gone on sale with a price tag of A$3.5 million (£2.3 million).
Google Ordered Back to Public Accounts Committee
Executives from Google and its auditor Ernst & Young will be called again to the Public Accounts Committee to testify on tax, after a Reuters investigation highlighted inconsistencies in the way Google portrays its activities in Britain.
Analyst: Compensation Offer For Factory Victims Superficial
It is just over a week since the deadly Bangladesh building collapse which killed hundreds of poorly paid garment workers. Bryan Robert offers his opinion on why retailer's compensation offers are superficial.
Police Remove Plane Debris 12 Years After 9/11
New York Police removed a piece of plane debris on Wednesday (May 1) believed to be from one of the commercial airplanes that crashed into the World Trade Centre on Sept. 11, 2001.
Two Teens Killed In Bomb Blast Near Market In Dagestan
Three people were killed in the southern Russian city of Makhachkala on Wednesday (May 1) following a bomb explosion outside of a shopping centre.
Greek Workers Stage 24-Hour Strike Over Stifling Austerity
Greek union workers protested in Athens on Wednesday (May 1) as thousands marked May Day with a strike against harsh austerity required by the country's foreign lenders.
