Europe News

Duffy back to smoking

Upcoming Welsh singer Duffy, who had given up smoking after having moved from Wales to London, is back to the habit.1:00 PM on September 02

Asian police officer's racial bias case dismissed

A British employment tribunal has dismissed a case of racial discrimination against the Metropolitan Police levelled by senior Asian officer Shabir Husain.12:00 PM on September 02

West's blunders led to Georgia crisis: Schroeder

Gerhard Schroeder, the former German chancellor, has accused the West of major blunders in its dealings with Russia and said these had led to the crisis with Georgia.11:33 AM on September 02

E-book era begins in Britain

The digital era will worm its way into the world of books in Britain later this week.11:33 AM on September 02

Now cervical cancer jabs for British girls

Amid a debate over its efficacy and longevity, a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer is to be given to all British girls in the 12-13 age group from Tuesday onwards.11:32 AM on September 02

Jade Goody's boyfriend jailed on battering charg

Ex-Big Brother star Jade Goody is 'devastated' after learning that boyfriend Jack Tweed has received a jail sentence for battering a youth.10:00 AM on September 02

Indian escapes rape charge as his English is poor

A Swindon court let off an Indian youth with a conditional discharge in an attempted rape case involving a sex worker after the judge accepted the plea that his grasp of English was poor.10:00 AM on September 02

No plans to reduce oil and gas flow to Europe: Putin

Russia will meet its delivery obligations for gas and oil to Western Europe regardless of the conflict over Georgia, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Sunday.6:01 PM on September 01

India-Britain meet on emerging joint business trends

Business leaders from India and Britain meet here later Monday to discuss emerging trends in media, sports and retail sectors at the UK India Business Council (UKIBC) summit on Next Generation India: Talent, Trends and Technology.5:33 PM on September 01

Real Madrid, Barcelona start Primera Liga campaign with defeats

Real Madrid and Barcelona both kicked off their Spanish Primera Liga with shocking defeats.5:31 PM on September 01

Johnny Depp reunites with rock band

Hollywood actor Johnny Depp reunited with his band The Kids, which was formed in 1978, for a fundraiser.5:31 PM on September 01

AC Milan crash at home to Bologna in Seri A league opener

AC Milan opened their Serie A season losing 1-2 at home against Bologna, who rejoined the top flight after three Serie B seasons.5:03 PM on September 01

Relief for Klinsmann, Klose as Bayern bag first win

Bayern Munich gave coach Juergen Klinsmann a first Bundesliga victory of the season with a 4-1 drubbing of Hertha Berlin.5:00 PM on September 01

Philippine's Muslim south to build its own security force

The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), which rules the Muslim majority Mindanao region in the southern Philippines, is raising its own security force to 'protect peace' in the autonomous region, the group's chief said Monday.4:30 PM on September 01

Chelsea, Liverpool drop points in Premier League

Chelsea dropped their first points of the Premier League season as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge by Tottenham Hotspur, then saw Liverpool play out a dull stalemate away to Aston Villa.4:30 PM on September 01