Category Archives: Europe
Eurozone pays for trust deficit
French banks are victims of a collapse in the credibility of eurozone leaders and regulators.
Belarusian rouble falls sharply
The Belarusian currency falls sharply after the government allows a limited flotation to ease the country’s financial crisis.
Injured Sheridan out of World Cup
England prop Andrew Sheridan is ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after injuring his shoulder in the opening match against Argentina.
Denmark heads for centre-left win
Exit polls in the Danish election suggest a narrow win for the centre-left, meaning that Denmark is likely to get its first woman prime minister.
Banks act amid new crisis warning
Five central banks announce co-ordinated action to try to help the financial system, as the boss of the IMF warns of a “dangerous” new economic phase.
French Socialists to spar on TV
The six contenders for the right to stand for France’s opposition Socialists at the 2012 presidential election are to hold a live TV debate.
Tycoon abandons Russian poll race
Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov has abandoned his campaign for December’s election, accusing a Kremlin insider of sabotage.
Norway cruise ship fire kills two
Two people die in a fire on a cruise ship off the coast of Norway.
Belarus metro-bombing trial opens
Two men go on trial in Belarus accused of bombing the metro system in the capital Minsk, an attack which left 15 people dead and 200 wounded.
Apple drops ‘Jew or not Jew’ app
US computer firm Apple withdraws a Jewish or Not Jewish mobile phone application from its French online store over legal data collection issues.
