Europe News

Rihanna cancels Indonesia show fearing terrorist attacks

Barbadian singer, model and fashion designer Rihanna has cancelled a live show in Indonesia amid concerns of a terrorist attack.1:01 AM on November 15

EU threatens to take US to court over auto industry support

The European Commission Friday threatened to refer the US to the World Trade Organization (WTO) over Washington's plans to subsidise its ailing car industry.1:00 AM on November 15

Whoopi Goldberg to produce musical on 'Sister Act'

Oscar-winning actress Whoopi Goldberg is to produce a musical based on her hit comedy "Sister Act" that would open in London next May.1:00 AM on November 15

Mariah Carey credits husband for calming her down

Singer and actress Mariah Carey says her days of behaving like a diva are over and credits her rapper-actor husband Nick Cannon with calming her down.1:00 AM on November 15

NATO parliamentarians call for new strategy in Afghanistan

Jose Lello, president of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) parliamentary assembly, Friday urged the West to adopt a new strategy in Afghanistan.1:00 AM on November 15

Russian parliament backs longer presidential terms

Russia's parliament, the State Duma, signalled overwhelming support Friday for legislation that would extend the nation's presidential term from four years to six.10:32 PM on November 14

Prince Charles celebrates 60th birthday in style

The 60th birthday of Britain's Prince Charles was marked Friday with a string of events that included a 41-gun salute, a glittering dinner party, a comedy gala and a youth charity launch.10:31 PM on November 14

Russian parliament backs longer presidential terms

Russia's parliament, the State Duma, signalled overwhelming support Friday for legislation that would extend the nation's presidential term from four years to six.10:31 PM on November 14

Aniston dresses up as French maid for '30 Rock'

Former 'Friends' star Jennifer Aniston dressed as a French maid for a guest appearance on American television comedy series "30 Rock".10:30 PM on November 14

EU, Russia to resume talks on partnership pact soon: Barroso

Nice (France), Nov 14 (RIA Novosti) The European Union (EU) and Russia have agreed to restart talks on a new partnership and cooperation agreement, the head of the EU's executive wing said Friday.8:32 PM on November 14

EU, Russia call for restraint over missile row

Russia and the US should both refrain from siting any new weapons systems in Europe before a major summit of European and North American powers in June or July 2009, the French and Russian presidents said Friday.8:02 PM on November 14

UN to transfer 60,000 displaced Congolese to new camps

Continuing fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has prompted the UN to make plans to transfer 60,000 displaced people to a new camp farther away from the front lines, officials said Friday.8:01 PM on November 14

German experts call for world loan registry

German experts compiling a brief for the G20 summit in Washington called Friday in Berlin for a revision of the way banking executives are paid and also called for a worldwide loan registry.8:00 PM on November 14

Royal Bank of Scotland to axe 3,000 jobs: report

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is to shed some 3,000 jobs worldwide despite being in line for a 20 billion pound taxpayer bailout, the British media reported Friday.8:00 PM on November 14

Hannah Foster murder accused says he was forced to have sex with her

A British man accused of raping and murdering a teenager before fleeing to his native India says a gang kidnapped and forced him to have sex with her.6:32 PM on November 14