Tymoshenko bloc 'contests result' - 9 Feb 2010 at 6:07am - Members of Yulia Tymoshenko's bloc say it will contest the conduct of Ukraine's presidential vote after her reported defeat.
France's national identity plans - 9 Feb 2010 at 6:06am - Newcomers to France will have to sign a declaration of values as part of a campaign to define national identity.
NYSE Euronext returns to profit in 4th quarter (AP) - 9 Feb 2010 at 6:01am - AP - NYSE Euronext, the trans-Atlantic stock exchange operator, said Tuesday it returned to profit in the fourth quarter as cost-cutting helped offset a drop in revenue amid falling global share trading volumes.
EU gets organic 'Euro-leaf' logo - 9 Feb 2010 at 6:00am - A new EU-wide "Euro-leaf" logo will soon be compulsory for all pre-packaged organic food produced in the EU.
German welfare law unconstitutional - 9 Feb 2010 at 5:59am - Germany's highest court on Tuesday declared unconstitutional the country's long-term social welfare benefit, known as Hartz IV. The ruling is expected to cost taxpayers billions in added costs.
Head of London regulator quits - 9 Feb 2010 at 5:56am - Hector Sants, chief executive of the Financial Services Authority, announces he is to step down as head of the City regulator.
German rapper Bushido tones down vile rhetoric in image remake - 9 Feb 2010 at 5:53am - Germany's most infamous gangsta rapper is making headlines again. But this time, its not because of an offensive comment or a banned record - its because he seems to be growing up.
Opel unveils restructuring plan (AP) - 9 Feb 2010 at 5:49am - AP - General Motors Co.'s Opel unit said Tuesday that it plans to invest euro11 billion ($15 billion) through 2014 and appealed for government help as it detailed a restructuring drive that will result in about 8,300 job cuts across Europe.
Ryanair to put $140 million in Lithuanian hub (AP) - 9 Feb 2010 at 5:48am - AP - Budget airline Ryanair will establish a major hub in the Lithuanian city of Kaunas, its first in Central and Eastern Europe, the company's chief executive announced Tuesday.
European stocks up cautiously on hopes for Greece (AP) - 9 Feb 2010 at 5:47am - AP - European stocks rose cautiously Tuesday on hopes that EU officials will provide Greece with some form of support to handle its mountain of debt and keep the market crisis from spreading to other vulnerable countries.
European stocks up cautiously on hopes for Greece - 9 Feb 2010 at 5:47am - LONDON -- European stocks rose cautiously Tuesday on hopes that EU officials will provide Greece with some form of support to handle its mountain of debt and keep the market crisis from spreading to other vulnerable countries.
Ice likely to have caused BA crash landing in 2008 (AFP) - 9 Feb 2010 at 5:33am - AFP - A build-up of ice in the fuel system caused a British Airways plane to crash-land at London Heathrow in 2008, investigators said on Tuesday, adding that safety checks would not have identified the problem.
French intellectual caught quoting fake philosopher (AFP) - 9 Feb 2010 at 5:30am - AFP - Leading French intellectual Bernard-Henri Levy has been caught red-faced for praising the work of a philosopher who, it turns out, was invented as a joke by a journalist from a satirical daily.
UK retail sales rise 1.2 pct in January (AP) - 9 Feb 2010 at 5:26am - AP - Britain's struggling economy showed more lackluster indicators Tuesday, with imports rising faster than exports in December despite the falling value of its currency and retailers reporting a slow start to the year.
The German cabinet approves deployment of an extra 850 soldiers to Afghanistan - 9 Feb 2010 at 5:24am - The German cabinet has cleared the way for additional soldiers to be deployed to Afghanistan. The increase is Germany's contribution to implementing the strategy agreed upon at a recent Afghanistan conference.
Reports: Ukraine's Tymoshenko to challenge vote (AP) - 9 Feb 2010 at 5:09am - AP - Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko has refused to concede the presidential race to opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych and plans to legally challenge the results, Ukrainian and Russian media reported Tuesday.
Reports: Ukraine's Tymoshenko to challenge vote - 9 Feb 2010 at 5:09am - KIEV, Ukraine -- Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko has refused to concede the presidential race to opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych and plans to legally challenge the results, Ukrainian and Russian media reported Tuesday.
European stocks climb, London up 0.67% (AFP) - 9 Feb 2010 at 5:06am - AFP - Europe's main stock markets rose for a second day running on Tuesday despite lingering debt concerns and as data showed China overtook Germany last year to become the world's biggest exporting nation.
German exports down most in 60 years in 2009 (AP) - 9 Feb 2010 at 5:00am - AP - German exports tumbled by nearly one-fifth last year, the biggest fall for 60 years and one that officially knocked the country off its perch as the world's top exporter, government data showed Tuesday.
Mafia clutches - 9 Feb 2010 at 4:42am - How Camorra gained a grip over Italy's Africa Town
Crunch vote on new EU Commission - 9 Feb 2010 at 4:29am - The new 27-strong team of European commissioners is expected to get the approval of Euro MPs in a vote shortly.
German court declares Hartz IV social program unconstitutional - 9 Feb 2010 at 4:25am - Germany's highest court on Tuesday declared unconstitutional the country's social welfare benefit, known as Hartz IV.
Ukraine dilemma - 9 Feb 2010 at 4:23am - How far will Yulia Tymoshenko take poll challenge?
Bohemian Carnevale splashes color on Prague's grey winter - 9 Feb 2010 at 4:03am - In its pre-Lent celebrations, Prague has revived the wild, aristocratic tradition of Carnivale. With its masquerade balls and colorful parades, the Czech capital covers up its winter grey with a touch of Venice.
Report: Ice buildup caused Heathrow crash landing (AP) - 9 Feb 2010 at 3:59am - AP - A British accident report has confirmed that a buildup of ice in the fuel lines of a Boeing 777 jet caused its crash landing at London's Heathrow Airport two years ago.
Report: Ice buildup caused Heathrow crash landing - 9 Feb 2010 at 3:59am - LONDON -- A British accident report has confirmed that a buildup of ice in the fuel lines of a Boeing 777 jet caused its crash landing at London's Heathrow Airport two years ago.
All eyes on Tymoshenko after Ukraine presidential poll - 9 Feb 2010 at 3:33am - Ukraine is waiting for Yulia Tymoshenko to either contest the outcome of Sunday's presidential vote or concede defeat after narrowly losing to her pro-Moscow rival, Viktor Yanukovych.
Gates wants Iran sanctions in 'weeks, not months' (AP) - 9 Feb 2010 at 3:20am - AP - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates wants to see the United Nations slap sanctions on Iran in "weeks, not months."
Gates wants Iran sanctions in 'weeks, not months' - 9 Feb 2010 at 3:20am - PARIS -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates wants to see the United Nations slap sanctions on Iran in "weeks, not months."
German labor unions extend walk-outs - 9 Feb 2010 at 3:00am - German trade unions representing public sector employees expanded their strike action on Tuesday as workers demanding higher pay walked off their jobs in Bavaria.
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