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European Economy Weakens Further as April Surveys Show Manufacturing Slippage
Eurozone unemployment rate matches all-time high 10.9 percent as Markit PMI data indicates deepening concern
Germany Retail Sales Bounce Back in March
Retail sales in Germany were up by 0.8 percent in March according to the Federal Statistics Office.
Britain on the Breadline: Middle Class, Hungry and Homeless
Increasingly squeezed middle-class Britain turns to 'foodbanks' as unemployment rises, access to benefits tightens and debt slips out of control.
Downtrend in Spain’s Unemployment Rate Could Continue
The downtrend in the unemployment rate of debt-stricken Spain is expected to continue in the coming months, as the deepening recession along with austerity measures likely to weigh on the labor market in the nation.
Eurozone Retail Sales Fall At Fastest Pace Since Financial Crisis
Germany and France, the two biggest economies in the eurozone, have been hit by rapidly worsening retail sales in the single currency area.
Spain's Economic Woes Deepen as Grim Data Follows Debt Downgrade
Retail sales slump, unemployment surges as economy careens further into recession
Eurozone Economic Sentiment Declines Sharply, Signals Deepening Recession
The economic confidence in the eurozone fell more-than-expected in April, showing evidence of region’s recovery in the early part of this year is temporary and raising concerns that the economy is heading towards deepening recession.
British University Students Join Sugar Daddy Dating Sites to Pay Debts
According to reports, students from 20 British universities are joining dating Web sites matching young women with older men, in an attempt to raise money to pay off student loans and other debts, including tuition fees of £9,000 and above.
UK Back In Recession As GDP Shrinks 0.2% In First Quarter
Huge construction sector slump plunges UK into "double-dip" territory as the UK economy contracts for the second consecutive quarter.
Europe's Leaders Need To Face Facts: Austerity Isn't Working
Europe's fiscal compact is slowing coming apart at the seams
UK Government Hits Full Year Deficit Target but March Public Borrowing Rises - ONS
The Office for National Statistics says public borrowing hit £18.2bn in March, but government on target in deficit reduction.
Amnesty International: Europeans Biased against 'Visible' Muslims
Human rights group says Muslims who openly show their faith suffer widespread discrimination throughout Europe.
UK Inflation to Miss Government Target for Third Year - CEBR
Thinktank forecasts cost of living will rise at least 2.7 percent this year on back of high oil and commodity prices.
Francois Hollande Wins First Round in French Election
President Nicolas Sarkozy just behind Socialist candidate while National Front's Marine Le Pen comes third.
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.
Bond Market Referendum Points to Deepening European Crisis
Market trumps auctions ahead of big political weekend for European leaders
South Africa: Filming of Teenage Soweto Girl Being Gang Raped Shows War Against Rape is Far from Over
Video of 17-year-old girl being gang raped goes viral, shaking South Africa.
PMQs: Cameron Attacks 'Incompetent' Miliband on Taxes and Ken Livingstone
Prime minister says Labour amendments would go further than coalition plan and cut top tax to 40p.
Long-term Unemployment to Reach a Million: Report
A new research says a million people will be jobless for more than a year by the end of 2012, suggests a new report.
UK Unemployment Falls to 8.3%, First Drop Since May 2011
Unemployment rate has seen its first quarterly fall in a year, to 2.65m and a rate of 8.3 percent.
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.
Marks & Spencer Group Shares Down After Disappointing Q4 Sales in Trading Statement
Falling sales in M&S's general merchandise were only just offset by increasing food sales at the upmarket British retailer.
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...
Recession Hits Black Men Harder in UK Job Market than US, Says Report
Britain had higher proportion of unemployed black men during economic downturn over last three recessions.
Spanish and Italian 10-Year Bond Yields Steady after Eurozone Panic
Spain's debt yields hit four-month high and Italy's borrowing costs soar amid fresh investor concerns over economies.
London and the West Midlands Driving UK Economic Growth in 2012 - Markit PMI Data
Regional purchasing managers index data shows London's services sector and West Midlands manufacturing as the forces behind the UK economy's positive start to 2012.
Mr Gay World 2012: New Zealand Man Wins Title
The world's biggest gay beauty pageant saw black Africans contesting for the first time, despite facing violent threats from their government.
More Than 100,000 to Be Jobless: Report
The forecast is that unemployment will continue to rise even if the economy begins to grow.
Pope Leads Procession on Good Friday, Focuses on Family [PHOTOS]
Pope Benedict XVI focused on the family as the pontiff presided over a Good Friday candlelit Way of the Cross procession at the Colosseum.
Bosnian War Anniversary: Proud East European Country Rebuilds after being Ravaged by War, Sarajevo Then and Now [SLIDESHOW]
Check out this slideshow that gives you glimpses of the Bosnian War, ravaged country it left behind and the new world the Bosnians are creating