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Political, Economic Turmoil Slam European Markets

April data suggests Eurozone could be headed to recession as new leaders loom in France and Holland

Martin Baccardax Apr 23, 2012

Francois Hollande Wins First Round in French Election

President Nicolas Sarkozy just behind Socialist candidate while National Front's Marine Le Pen comes third.

Vasudevan Sridharan Apr 23, 2012

French Begin Voting; Socialist Hollande The Favorite [PHOTOS]

French voters went to the polls Sunday in the first round of a presidential election that many expect President Nicolas Sarkozy to lose, the first incumbent to be voted out in 31 years.

Staff Reporter Apr 22, 2012

French Presidential Elections 2012: First-Round Candidates In Profile

Nicolas Sarkozy, Francois Hollande, Marine Le Pen, Jean-Luc Melenchon: What they stand for.

Anissa Haddadi Apr 20, 2012

Bookies Odds on for Bumper Summer with London 2012 Olympics, Euro 2012 and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

With a medley of events across the summer, from the London 2012 Olympics to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, betting-mad Britain is odds on for a punt.

Shane Croucher Apr 20, 2012

George Galloway Sadly Seems to be Right About Afghanistan

It is immensely sad to have to say so - but George Galloway is correct about the ongoing war in Afghanistan, or at least he is not completely wrong.

William Dove Apr 20, 2012

Gamal Saber said TV presenter Azza Mustafa was famous because she was Jewish

Egypt: Gamal Saber Kicked off TV Show for Telling Host Azza Mustafa she was Jewish

Salafi presidential candidate agent asked to leave studio over 'false claims' made on air.

Anissa Haddadi Apr 20, 2012

European Markets Shaky Ahead of France Vote

Spanish yields rise, shares wobble as investor tone changes

Martin Baccardax Apr 20, 2012

Just One Word Puts Myanmar Junta, Suu Kyi at Loggerheads

NLD members want the swearing-in vow changed to "safeguard the constitution" from "respect the constitution".

Staff Reporter Apr 20, 2012

Lord Sugar has advised people not to vote for Ken Livingstone on Twitter

Lord Alan Sugar: No One Should Vote for Ken Livingstone in Mayoral Elections

High-profile Labour donor deals another blow to Ken Livingstone's electoral campaign.

Ewan Palmer Apr 20, 2012

London Mayor Race: 'Hypocrite' Ken Livingstone Admits to using Private Healthcare

Ken Livingstone, Labour candidate for Mayor of London, admits going private after continuously opposing privatising the NHS.

Ewan Palmer Apr 19, 2012

Publicis Upbeat On Second Half Prospects, Shares Drop

World's third-biggest advertising firm posts firm Q1 sales, sees no near-term takeover targets

Martin Baccardax Apr 19, 2012

Investors Doubt France Finances Ahead of Presidential Election Battle Between Nicolas Sarkozy and Francois Hollande

A Bank of America Merrill Lynch survey of fund managers found increasing concern over the state of French and other EU states' finances.

Shane Croucher Apr 17, 2012

Anti Gay London Bus Adverts Promoting Gay-Cure Techniques Banned

An anti-gay advert campaign promoting same-sex marriage and gay conversion techniques has been pulled from London buses, the Transport for London (TfL) confirmed on Friday.

Monami Thakur Apr 14, 2012

France's President Sarkozy seen making a statement on French national television from the Elysee Palace in Paris in a still image taken from video

Will Voter Apathy Save President Sarkozy and Give Him a Second Term in Office? Will Mr Bayrou Save His Presidency? It's a Close Call.

On 22 April 2012, France will go to the polls to elect their President. If no contender gains over 50 per cent of the vote to win outright in the first round of voting, then a run-off will take place between the two strongest candidates on 06 May. There are 10 candidates aspiring to be the country's Head of State including the present incumbent, Nicolas Sarkozy who is seeking a second five-year term in office. Mr Sarkozy's only serious rival for the Presidency is the Socialist candidate...

Graeme Mackay Apr 13, 2012