http://bigpondnews.com/rssfeed/World/Europe Latest Europe articles. en Fri, 25 May 2012 14:55:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Gibraltar_police_turn_back_boats_754003.html Gibraltar police have mobilised for the second day to stop Spanish fishing boats from casting nets. Fri, 25 May 2012 05:27:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Gibraltar_police_turn_back_boats_754003.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Fight_in_Ukraine_parliament_over_bill_753985.html A violent scuffle has erupted in Ukraine's parliament over a Russian-language bill. Fri, 25 May 2012 04:48:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Fight_in_Ukraine_parliament_over_bill_753985.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Modern_Queen_changes_with_the_times_753930.html Queen Elizabeth's coronation oath in 1953 was to solemnly promise to govern the British realm. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:15:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Modern_Queen_changes_with_the_times_753930.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Solar_plane_ends_first_leg_of_journey_753931.html The Swiss sun-powered aircraft Solar Impulse has landed safely in Madrid at the end of the first leg. Fri, 25 May 2012 02:37:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Solar_plane_ends_first_leg_of_journey_753931.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Commonwealth_the_jewel_in_Queens_crown_753929.html When 26-year-old Princess Elizabeth became Queen, she also adopted a role as head of the Commonwealth. Fri, 25 May 2012 02:26:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Commonwealth_the_jewel_in_Queens_crown_753929.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Crisis_clouds_gather_over_German_economy_753901.html Exports and consumer demand are cushioning Germany against recession. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:39:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Crisis_clouds_gather_over_German_economy_753901.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Britains_recession_deeper_than_expected_753884.html Britain's recession is deeper than first thought, according to revised official figures. Fri, 25 May 2012 00:31:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Britains_recession_deeper_than_expected_753884.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/US_deports_Bosnia_war_crimes_suspect_753864.html A former Bosnian-Serb police commander wanted over his role in the 1995 genocide has been deported. Thu, 24 May 2012 22:48:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/US_deports_Bosnia_war_crimes_suspect_753864.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Queen_Victorias_diaries_go_online_753824.html The Queen has launched a website documenting the life of her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria. Thu, 24 May 2012 20:25:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Queen_Victorias_diaries_go_online_753824.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Strong_aftershocks_hit_Italy_753784.html Two new strong aftershocks have rattled northeast Italy, sending people outdoors and damaging buildings. Thu, 24 May 2012 15:04:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Strong_aftershocks_hit_Italy_753784.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Cash_for_stranded_London_tube_passengers_753744.html Hundreds of passengers stranded because of a faulty tube train in London will be given $65 each. Thu, 24 May 2012 10:30:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Cash_for_stranded_London_tube_passengers_753744.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Barry_Gibbs_video_tribute_to_Robin_753672.html Barry Gibb has paid tribute to his brother Robin by releasing a touching farewell video. Thu, 24 May 2012 05:48:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Barry_Gibbs_video_tribute_to_Robin_753672.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/EU_summit_warns_Greece_about_eurozone_753638.html A European Union summit ended with a warning to Greece to stick to bailout terms to stay in the eurozone. Thu, 24 May 2012 03:43:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/EU_summit_warns_Greece_about_eurozone_753638.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Olympic_ban_for_human_rights_abusers_753498.html World leaders guilty of human rights abuses will be banned from travelling to London for the 2012 Olympics. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:40:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Olympic_ban_for_human_rights_abusers_753498.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Morgan_taught_me_hacking_-_TV_presenter_753486.html British TV presenter Jeremy Paxman has revealed that Piers Morgan told him how to hack mobile phones. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:24:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Morgan_taught_me_hacking_-_TV_presenter_753486.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Russian_jet_crashes_in_Czech_Republic_753483.html A Russian military jet malfunctioned while landing in the Czech Republic, injuring six people. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:05:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Russian_jet_crashes_in_Czech_Republic_753483.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Stuntman_survives_jump_without_parachute_753476.html A UK stuntman has became the first person to jump out of a helicopter and land without using a parachute. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:54:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/24/Stuntman_survives_jump_without_parachute_753476.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Device_claim_causes_jet_to_divert_753238.html A US jet has been diverted due to terrorism fears after a passenger said she had a device implanted. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:11:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Device_claim_causes_jet_to_divert_753238.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/State_of_emergency_in_Emilia_Romagna_753200.html The Italian govt has declared a state of emergency in the quake-hit northern region of Emilia Romagna. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:08:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/State_of_emergency_in_Emilia_Romagna_753200.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/First-born_girl_would_succeed_UK_throne_753115.html De facto rules are in place to ensure a first-born girl to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge would be Queen. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:18:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/First-born_girl_would_succeed_UK_throne_753115.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Parents_starved_murdered_UK_teen_753109.html The sister of Shafilea Ahmed has told a UK court that her parents physically abused the murdered teen. Tue, 22 May 2012 19:15:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Parents_starved_murdered_UK_teen_753109.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Somalis_tried_for_hijacking_luxury_yacht_753018.html Six Somalis are on trial charged with taking 30 crewmembers of ship Le Ponant hostage in the Gulf of Aden. Tue, 22 May 2012 10:59:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Somalis_tried_for_hijacking_luxury_yacht_753018.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Jury_retires_in_speedway_stars_sex_case_752921.html The jury in the sex assault trial of Aussie speedway star Darcy Ward has retired to consider its verdict. Tue, 22 May 2012 05:59:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Jury_retires_in_speedway_stars_sex_case_752921.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Police_have_suspect_Italy_school_bomb_752823.html Italian police are questioning a man over a bomb attack at a high school that killed a 16-year-old girl. Tue, 22 May 2012 03:33:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Police_have_suspect_Italy_school_bomb_752823.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Fencers_put_on_show_for_the_Queen_752801.html Fencing rather than plants have caught the Queen's eye at the Chelsea Flower Show. Tue, 22 May 2012 01:01:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Fencers_put_on_show_for_the_Queen_752801.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Northern_Italians_afraid_to_return_home_752781.html Three thousand northern Italians are afraid to return to their quake-hit homes as rain hampers the clean-up. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:11:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Northern_Italians_afraid_to_return_home_752781.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Utoya_Island_survivors_recall_massacre_752688.html The trial of Anders Breivik has heard emotional testimony from survivors of the Utoya Island massacre. Mon, 21 May 2012 20:38:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Utoya_Island_survivors_recall_massacre_752688.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/UK_honour_killing_trial_begins_752673.html The parents of a 17-year-old Pakistani-British student have gone on trial over her alleged honour kiilling. Mon, 21 May 2012 19:23:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/UK_honour_killing_trial_begins_752673.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Longley_boyfriend_guilty_of_murder_752661.html A British jury has found Elliot Turner guilty of murdering 17-year-old aspiring model Emily Longley. Mon, 21 May 2012 18:33:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Longley_boyfriend_guilty_of_murder_752661.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Helicopter_rotor_cracks_spark_inspection_752614.html The European Aviation Safety Agency is inspecting Euro copter's models after cracks were found in rotors. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:55:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Helicopter_rotor_cracks_spark_inspection_752614.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Greek_debt_falls_sharply_as_parties_talk_752612.html Greece's new PM is holding talks with party leaders ahead of a European Union summit. Mon, 21 May 2012 10:50:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Greek_debt_falls_sharply_as_parties_talk_752612.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Italian_school_bomb_victim_to_be_buried_752578.html Relatives and friends of a 16-year-old Italian bomb victim have held a prayer vigil ahead of her funeral. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:31:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Italian_school_bomb_victim_to_be_buried_752578.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Queen_hails_memorable_year_in_program_752447.html The Queen and the Prince of Wales have written personal messages in an official Diamond Jubilee program. Mon, 21 May 2012 03:18:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Queen_hails_memorable_year_in_program_752447.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Former_ministers_at_Hacking_inquiry_752434.html Former British Cabinet ministers Lord Mandelson will kick off a dramatic week at the Leveson inquiry. Mon, 21 May 2012 02:34:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Former_ministers_at_Hacking_inquiry_752434.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Former_British_PM_booed_in_US_college_752417.html Former British PM Tony Blair has been booed by protesters during an address to a class at a US college. Mon, 21 May 2012 01:56:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Former_British_PM_booed_in_US_college_752417.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/12500_officers_to_patrol_Olympics_752382.html Some 12,500 British officers will be deployed daily during the London Olympic Games. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:56:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/12500_officers_to_patrol_Olympics_752382.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Five_killed_in_Bosnian_plane_crash_752280.html A small plane has burst into flames just after takeoff in northwest Bosnia, killing five people. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:40:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Five_killed_in_Bosnian_plane_crash_752280.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/60_magnitude_quake_kills_six_in_Italy_752279.html A magnitude-6.0 earthquake has shaken small towns in northeast Italy, killing six people. Sun, 20 May 2012 19:40:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/60_magnitude_quake_kills_six_in_Italy_752279.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Powerful_quake_kills_at_least_3_in_Italy_752175.html A powerful earthquake in northern Italy kills three people and injures at least two others. Sun, 20 May 2012 10:15:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Powerful_quake_kills_at_least_3_in_Italy_752175.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Serbs_head_to_the_polls_again_752173.html Boris Tadic is expected to defeat challenger Tomislav Nikolic in Sunday's presidential election in Serbia. Sun, 20 May 2012 09:26:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Serbs_head_to_the_polls_again_752173.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/UK_poll_finds_backing_for_monarchy_752088.html A British poll indicates support for the monarchy stands at 80 per cent. Sun, 20 May 2012 01:38:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/UK_poll_finds_backing_for_monarchy_752088.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Vatican_threatens_to_sue_over_book_752068.html The Vatican has denounced as 'criminal' a new book of leaked internal documents and warned it may sue. Sat, 19 May 2012 23:52:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Vatican_threatens_to_sue_over_book_752068.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/G8_backs_growth_and_debt_slashing_752066.html G8 leaders say Europe's financial crisis must be addressed with a mix of growth and austerity measures. Sat, 19 May 2012 23:43:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/G8_backs_growth_and_debt_slashing_752066.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Spectacular_flypast_marks_jubilee_751979.html Queen Elizabeth has been treated to a flypast by 78 aircraft over Windsor Castle for her Diamond Jubilee. Sat, 19 May 2012 18:03:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/Spectacular_flypast_marks_jubilee_751979.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/7_face_terror_crimes_in_Real_IRA_case_751973.html Seven Irish republicans, have been arraigned on terror charges in Northern Ireland. Sat, 19 May 2012 17:16:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/20/7_face_terror_crimes_in_Real_IRA_case_751973.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Olympic_torch_arrives_in_Britain_751841.html The Olympic flame has arrived in Britain ahead of the July 27 opening of the London Games. Sat, 19 May 2012 02:11:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Olympic_torch_arrives_in_Britain_751841.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Queens_celebrates_Jubilee_at_Buckingham_751844.html Protestors believe the queen has spoiled her jubilee by inviting controversial figures Sat, 19 May 2012 02:11:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Queens_celebrates_Jubilee_at_Buckingham_751844.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/UK_police_arrest_three_on_terror_charges_751772.html 3 Irish dissidents have been arrested on a multitude of terrorism charges in Britian Sat, 19 May 2012 01:27:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/UK_police_arrest_three_on_terror_charges_751772.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Queens_royal_guest_list_sparks_protest_751784.html Protestors believe the queen has spoiled her jubilee by inviting controversial figures Fri, 18 May 2012 22:03:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Queens_royal_guest_list_sparks_protest_751784.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Hollande_stays_firm_on_Afghan_pullout_751769.html The French president has told Barack Obama that french troops will withdraw Afghanistan in 2014 Fri, 18 May 2012 21:13:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Hollande_stays_firm_on_Afghan_pullout_751769.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Greece_to_dissolve_parliament_for_polls_751742.html Greece's day old parliament will dissolve to make way for a vote on whether to stay in the Eurozone Fri, 18 May 2012 19:38:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Greece_to_dissolve_parliament_for_polls_751742.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/The_Olympic_torch_reaches_London_751587.html Organisers of the London Olympics have received the Olympic flame from Greece ahead of the Games. Fri, 18 May 2012 06:30:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/The_Olympic_torch_reaches_London_751587.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/UK_urges_action_to_resolve_euro_debt_751585.html The British PM has urged Europe to sort out its currency crisis or risk the collapse of the eurozone. Fri, 18 May 2012 06:30:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/UK_urges_action_to_resolve_euro_debt_751585.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Fitch_downgrades_Greece_751450.html Ratings agency Fitch, has downgraded Greece, as it appears more likely it will exit the Eurozone Thu, 17 May 2012 21:49:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/Fitch_downgrades_Greece_751450.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/UK_urges_action_to_resolve_euro_crisis_751373.html UK PM David Cameron urges Europe to deal with its economic problems Thu, 17 May 2012 16:45:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/18/UK_urges_action_to_resolve_euro_crisis_751373.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/17/Russian_whistleblower_on_trial_751068.html A teacher has gone on trial after claiming that she was pressured to help rig Russia's election. Wed, 16 May 2012 19:07:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/17/Russian_whistleblower_on_trial_751068.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Spains_indignants_mark_anniversary_750871.html Thousands packed into Madrid's Puerta del Sol sq to mark the first anniversary of the May 15th Movement. Wed, 16 May 2012 05:44:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Spains_indignants_mark_anniversary_750871.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Mladic_to_finally_face_UN_court_750838.html Former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic is to face the UN war crimes tribunal next Wednesday. Wed, 16 May 2012 01:59:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Mladic_to_finally_face_UN_court_750838.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Norway_shooting_victim_recalls_rampage_750814.html A woman who suffered multiple gunshot wounds has recalled the shooting spree in Norway, at Oslo court. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:12:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Norway_shooting_victim_recalls_rampage_750814.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/UK_airport_delays_blamed_on_wind_750765.html London's Heathrow airport queues have raised not only management concerns, but about the country's image. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:40:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/UK_airport_delays_blamed_on_wind_750765.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Francois_Hollande_takes_helm_in_France_750759.html Francois Hollande has taken the helm of France as its first Socialist president since 1995, amid debt woes. Tue, 15 May 2012 22:30:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Francois_Hollande_takes_helm_in_France_750759.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Hollande_names_Ayrault_as_French_PM_750727.html French President Francois Hollande has named Jean-Marc Ayrault as his new prime minister. Tue, 15 May 2012 20:07:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/16/Hollande_names_Ayrault_as_French_PM_750727.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Ex-editor_Rebekah_Brooks_faces_charges_750614.html Rebekah Brooks and her husband are to face criminal charges over Britain's phone hacking scandal. Tue, 15 May 2012 09:47:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Ex-editor_Rebekah_Brooks_faces_charges_750614.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Hollande_sworn_in_as_French_president_750613.html Francois Hollande has been inaugurated as France's first Socialist president in 17 years. Tue, 15 May 2012 09:46:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Hollande_sworn_in_as_French_president_750613.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Debt-laden_Greece_under_pressure_750552.html Greece is under mounting pressure to form a govt and sign up to a bailout plan agreed with the EU and IMF. Tue, 15 May 2012 06:55:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Debt-laden_Greece_under_pressure_750552.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Mladic_seeks_to_delay_trial_750455.html Lawyers for Ratko Mladic have appealed for a six-month delay in the start of his Yugoslav war crimes trial. Tue, 15 May 2012 01:47:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Mladic_seeks_to_delay_trial_750455.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Diamond_Jubilee_pageant_for_Queen_750440.html The Queen was the guest of honour at her Diamond Jubilee pageant, to celebrate her 60 years of reign. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:37:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Diamond_Jubilee_pageant_for_Queen_750440.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Madrid_square_protesters_removed_750395.html Police have cleared scores of 'indignant' protesters from a Madrid square after a weekend of mass rallies. Mon, 14 May 2012 22:00:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Madrid_square_protesters_removed_750395.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Merkel_counts_cost_of_historic_loss_750383.html Chancellor Angela Merkel is counting the cost of a historic drubbing for her conservative party in Germany. Mon, 14 May 2012 20:59:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Merkel_counts_cost_of_historic_loss_750383.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Norway_killer_faces_witnesses_750374.html Young Norwegians injured in Anders Breivik's shooting rampage have testified for the first time. Mon, 14 May 2012 20:49:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Norway_killer_faces_witnesses_750374.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Greek_president_wants_further_talks_750371.html Greek President Carolos Papoulias has proposed forming a technocrat govt and has called for further talks. Mon, 14 May 2012 20:47:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/15/Greek_president_wants_further_talks_750371.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Greek_coalition_talks_to_resume_750229.html Talks to form a Greek coalition govt are due to resume but chances of a breakthrough have been diminsihed. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:09:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Greek_coalition_talks_to_resume_750229.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Merkel_weighs_up_defeat_in_NRW_750228.html Chancellor Angela Merkel is counting the cost of a drubbing for her party in North Rhine-Westphalia. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:09:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Merkel_weighs_up_defeat_in_NRW_750228.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Brits_told_to_work_harder_stop_whingein_749965.html William Hague has told the British they can drag their country out of recession by working harder. Sun, 13 May 2012 19:35:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Brits_told_to_work_harder_stop_whingein_749965.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Russian_writers_lead_10000_on_march_749964.html About 10,000 people, including several acclaimed writers, joined a march against Putin on Sunday. Sun, 13 May 2012 19:30:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Russian_writers_lead_10000_on_march_749964.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/New_elections_discussion_in_Greece_749955.html Critical last-ditch talks to form a coalition in Greece lead one step closer to new elections. Sun, 13 May 2012 19:14:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/New_elections_discussion_in_Greece_749955.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/New_elections_discussions_in_Greece_749953.html Critical last-ditch talks to form a coalition in Greece lead one step closer to new elections. Sun, 13 May 2012 19:01:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/New_elections_discussions_in_Greece_749953.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Greek_president_calls_last-ditch_talks_749825.html Greece's president will meet political chiefs in a final attempt to forge an emergency coalition. Sun, 13 May 2012 04:22:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Greek_president_calls_last-ditch_talks_749825.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Mladic_wants_trial_delayed_749810.html Mladic's lawyers have called for the presiding judge to be replaced and the trial delayed. Sun, 13 May 2012 03:50:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Mladic_wants_trial_delayed_749810.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/11_arrested_in_Bank_of_England_protest_749733.html Members of campaign group Occupy London were prevented from occupying a city square. Sat, 12 May 2012 23:06:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/11_arrested_in_Bank_of_England_protest_749733.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/UK_fire_suspects_released_749720.html A UK man and a woman arrested on suspicion of the deaths of five children have been released. Sat, 12 May 2012 22:28:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/UK_fire_suspects_released_749720.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Spaniards_protest_economic_prospects_749719.html At least 100,000 Spaniards have turned out for street demonstrations in the country's cities. Sat, 12 May 2012 22:27:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Spaniards_protest_economic_prospects_749719.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Bundesbank_chief_warns_Greece_749661.html Germany's central bank has warned that there could be no basis for further financial aid to Greece. Sat, 12 May 2012 19:08:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Bundesbank_chief_warns_Greece_749661.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Putins_first_week_sees_new_challenges_749659.html After less than a week into his third term, Putin may be tempted to shed some tears in frustration. Sat, 12 May 2012 19:02:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/Putins_first_week_sees_new_challenges_749659.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Mother_charged_over_baby_deaths_749577.html Police have charged a mother with the murder of her baby son and toddler at their home in southwest London. Sat, 12 May 2012 08:51:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Mother_charged_over_baby_deaths_749577.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Locals_start_appeal_fund_for_fire_family_749578.html The death of five children in a house fire prompted local residents to start a fund to help the family. Sat, 12 May 2012 08:51:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Locals_start_appeal_fund_for_fire_family_749578.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Greek_leaders_final_bid_for_coalition_749575.html Greece's leader will make a final bid for an emergency govt after the main parties failed to form coalition. Sat, 12 May 2012 08:51:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Greek_leaders_final_bid_for_coalition_749575.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Semi-naked_pics_upset_Turner_court_told_749553.html The man accused of murdering his teen NZ girlfriend was upset she did a photoshoot with semi-naked waiters. Sat, 12 May 2012 05:59:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Semi-naked_pics_upset_Turner_court_told_749553.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Brooks_details_politician_relationships_749471.html Rebekah Brooks, the former chief executive of News International, took the stand at the Leveson inquiry. Fri, 11 May 2012 23:08:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Brooks_details_politician_relationships_749471.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Five_kids_die_in_UK_house_fire_749470.html Five children have died in a house fire in Britain despite the 'attempts' of their father to rescue them. Fri, 11 May 2012 23:08:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Five_kids_die_in_UK_house_fire_749470.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Man_throws_shoes_Breivik_trial_749469.html The trial Norwegian gunman Anders Breivik was interrupted by a spectator who hurled a shoe at the accused. Fri, 11 May 2012 23:08:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Man_throws_shoes_Breivik_trial_749469.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Greek_left_refuse_to_form_a_coalition_749468.html Talks to form a coalition government in troubled Greece have reached an impasse. Fri, 11 May 2012 23:08:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Greek_left_refuse_to_form_a_coalition_749468.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Londons_Orbit_tower_gets_mixed_response_749475.html London's 155-m steel tower called 'Orbit' is now complete and will give visitors panoramic city views. Fri, 11 May 2012 23:08:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Londons_Orbit_tower_gets_mixed_response_749475.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/UN_to_hold_world_economy_debate_749474.html The UN says it will hold a high-level conference to look at ways to improve the global economic situation. Fri, 11 May 2012 23:08:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/UN_to_hold_world_economy_debate_749474.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Breivik_trial_interrupted_by_angry_man_749360.html The trial of Anders Behring Breivik was interrupted briefly by a spectator who hurled a shoe at him. Fri, 11 May 2012 10:41:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Breivik_trial_interrupted_by_angry_man_749360.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/British_double_agent_foiled_plane_bomb_749325.html The double agent who helped foil an al Qaeda plot to blow up a US-bound plane was a British national. Fri, 11 May 2012 08:00:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/British_double_agent_foiled_plane_bomb_749325.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/UK_Govt_U-turn_on_new_strike_jets_749278.html Britain's Defence Secretary announced a U-turn over Britain's new fighter jets for the Royal Navy. Fri, 11 May 2012 06:51:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/UK_Govt_U-turn_on_new_strike_jets_749278.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Police_question_mother_over_baby_deaths_749276.html Police are questioning a mother detained on suspicion of killing her two babies in southwest London. Fri, 11 May 2012 06:27:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Police_question_mother_over_baby_deaths_749276.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Coulson_denies_Tory-Murdoch_conspiracy_749284.html Andy Coulson has denied any 'grand conspiracy' between the Government and News International. Fri, 11 May 2012 06:21:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Coulson_denies_Tory-Murdoch_conspiracy_749284.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Rebekah_Brooks_to_appear_before_Leveson_749282.html Former editor of the News Of The World, Rebekah Brooks, will give evidence to the Leveson Inquiry. Fri, 11 May 2012 06:21:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Rebekah_Brooks_to_appear_before_Leveson_749282.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Helicopter_ditches_in_sea_near_Aberdeen_749277.html All 14 people on board a helicopter that ditched into the North Sea off Aberdeen are safe, authorities said. Fri, 11 May 2012 06:19:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Helicopter_ditches_in_sea_near_Aberdeen_749277.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Woman_held_after_search_for_missing_baby_749280.html A woman has been arrested on suspicion of wasting police time after a major search was launched for a baby. Fri, 11 May 2012 06:19:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Woman_held_after_search_for_missing_baby_749280.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Low_expectations_from_climate_talks_749279.html Officials from 170 countries are set to gather in Bonn to lay the groundwork for a new global warming pact. Fri, 11 May 2012 06:19:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Low_expectations_from_climate_talks_749279.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Huge_pageant_kicks_off_diamond_jubilee_749248.html Hundreds of horses and more than 1000 performers from around the world have staged a glittering pageant. Fri, 11 May 2012 05:12:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Huge_pageant_kicks_off_diamond_jubilee_749248.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Scrapped_UK_jet_fighter_plans_cost_160m_749144.html UK's Ministry of Defence spent STG100 million ($A161.4 million) on now-abandoned fighter aircraft plans. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:56:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Scrapped_UK_jet_fighter_plans_cost_160m_749144.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Germans_Chancellor__Merkel_slams_Ukraine_749142.html German Chancellor Angela Merkel has criticised the Ukrainian President for treatment of Yulia Tymoshenko. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:56:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Germans_Chancellor__Merkel_slams_Ukraine_749142.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/German_minister_backs_President_Obama_749139.html Germany's Foreign Minister has backed Barack Obama's endorsement of same-sex marriage. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:56:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/German_minister_backs_President_Obama_749139.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/UK_civil_servants_strike_over_govt_cuts_749138.html Thousands of UK public sector workers have gone on strike in protest to the govt's proposed pension plans. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:56:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/UK_civil_servants_strike_over_govt_cuts_749138.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Oil_rig_helicopter_lands_in_North_Sea_749137.html A helicopter carrying 16 people form an oil rig ditched in the Nth Sea off the Scotland coast, all are safe. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:56:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Oil_rig_helicopter_lands_in_North_Sea_749137.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Coulson_takes_stand_at_Leveson_inquiry_749135.html A former tabloid editor who became PM David Cameron's spin doctor says Rupert Murdoch was a hands-off owner. Thu, 10 May 2012 21:56:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/Coulson_takes_stand_at_Leveson_inquiry_749135.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Report_slams_Heathrow_Terminal_Three_748878.html Reports show staff cuts and poor planning cause long immigration lines and inefficiency at Heathrow airport. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:29:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Report_slams_Heathrow_Terminal_Three_748878.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Child_sex_ring_members_jailed_748874.html A gang of men who groomed girls as young as 13 with alcohol and drugs were jailed for a total of 77 years. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:12:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Child_sex_ring_members_jailed_748874.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Baby_missing_after_falling_from_ferry_748873.html A baby is missing after falling from a ferry as it made its way into port in Northern Ireland. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:12:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Baby_missing_after_falling_from_ferry_748873.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Andy_Coulson_to_appear_at_inquiry_748872.html David Cameron's former spin doctor, Andy Coulson, will give evidence at the inquiry into media ethics. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:12:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Andy_Coulson_to_appear_at_inquiry_748872.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Economy_family_at_top_of_Queens_speech_748871.html The Queen's Speech identified how the UK Govt hopes to focus on economic reforms, family-friendly policies. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:12:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Economy_family_at_top_of_Queens_speech_748871.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Abu_Qatadas_European_court_appeal_fails_748870.html Jordanian terror suspect Abu Qatada lost an attempt to appeal against deportation heard by European judges. Thu, 10 May 2012 04:12:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Abu_Qatadas_European_court_appeal_fails_748870.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Bomb_plot_is_a_wake-up_call_748809.html The capture of a device apparently capable of avoiding a metal detector is a wake-up call for Britain. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:02:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Bomb_plot_is_a_wake-up_call_748809.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Focus_on_economy_Queens_speech_748808.html Queen Elizabeth has set out the UK's new legislative agenda and announced a program to boost the economy. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:02:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Focus_on_economy_Queens_speech_748808.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Greece_receives_more_bailout_cash_748803.html Greece is to get a further 5.2 bil Euros ($A6.72 bil) in bailout money but creditors warn it may end. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:02:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Greece_receives_more_bailout_cash_748803.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/UK_court_refuses_Abu_Qatada_appeal_748807.html Europe's highest appeals court has refused to hear a challenge by the radical Islamist cleric Abu Qatada. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:02:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/UK_court_refuses_Abu_Qatada_appeal_748807.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Avoid_obese_label_says_UK_doctors_748806.html Draft guidelines advise doctors to be cautious about using the word 'obese' in front of patients. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:02:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Avoid_obese_label_says_UK_doctors_748806.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Nine_jailed_in_UK_sex_ring_case_748804.html Nine men in the UK have been sentenced to jail terms for luring teenage girls into sexual encounters. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:02:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Nine_jailed_in_UK_sex_ring_case_748804.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/UK_PM_braces_for_Leveson_testimony_748802.html PM Cameron's friendships with two suspects of the phone hacking scandal will be questioned by Leveson. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:02:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/UK_PM_braces_for_Leveson_testimony_748802.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Greece_ceremony_for_Olympic_countdown_748581.html The Olympic Flame will be lit at a ceremony to signal the countdown to the London 2012 Games has begun. Wed, 09 May 2012 03:40:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Greece_ceremony_for_Olympic_countdown_748581.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Tsipras_rejects_Greek_austerity_748579.html The left-wing politician trying to form a new Greek govt says his country is no longer bound by austerity. Wed, 09 May 2012 03:40:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/Tsipras_rejects_Greek_austerity_748579.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Greek_leftists_in_bid_to_form_coalition_748225.html Greece's radical leftist Syriza party is trying to build an anti-austeritycabinet and prevent new elections Tue, 08 May 2012 09:52:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Greek_leftists_in_bid_to_form_coalition_748225.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Greek_vote_poses_new_challenge_for_IMF_748122.html The IMF's already fragile rescue for Greece has taken a serious battering. Tue, 08 May 2012 05:20:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Greek_vote_poses_new_challenge_for_IMF_748122.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Different_styles_-_Obama_and_Hollande_748106.html France's new leader Francois Hollande has sparked US curiosity and unease over his stance on the Afghan war Tue, 08 May 2012 04:46:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Different_styles_-_Obama_and_Hollande_748106.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Greece_faces_repeat_vote_after_ballot_748055.html Greece faces repeat elections after an anti-austerity protest vote split the political scene. Tue, 08 May 2012 03:12:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Greece_faces_repeat_vote_after_ballot_748055.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/British_PM_deputy_renew_commitment_748010.html David Cameron and Nick Clegg will reaffirm their commitment to tackling Britain's record deficit. Tue, 08 May 2012 00:06:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/British_PM_deputy_renew_commitment_748010.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Breivik_trial_hears_teenagers_autopsies_747972.html A court in Norway has heard details about the deaths of the younger victims of gunman Anders Behring Breivik Mon, 07 May 2012 21:31:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Breivik_trial_hears_teenagers_autopsies_747972.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Holiday_leaves_65_dead_on_Polish_roads_747909.html A total of 65 people died on Poland's roads in 938 accidents that took place during a recent holiday break. Mon, 07 May 2012 18:42:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Holiday_leaves_65_dead_on_Polish_roads_747909.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Try_at_forming_Greek_coalition_fails_747907.html Leader of the Greek conservative party says efforts to form a coalition govt with other parties has failed. Mon, 07 May 2012 18:40:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/08/Try_at_forming_Greek_coalition_fails_747907.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Armenia_ruling_party_wins_election_747773.html Armenia's governing party is set to win elections that are the biggest test of the country's democracy. Mon, 07 May 2012 06:06:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Armenia_ruling_party_wins_election_747773.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Bastille_mega-party_for_France_747761.html Jubilant left-wingers are celebrating France's first Socialist president in two decades at the Bastille. Mon, 07 May 2012 05:02:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Bastille_mega-party_for_France_747761.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Putin_returns_to_Kremlin_amid_protests_747703.html Vladimir Putin faces protests as he takes office as Russian president on Monday for an historic third term. Mon, 07 May 2012 02:54:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Putin_returns_to_Kremlin_amid_protests_747703.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Hollande_win_rattles_NATOs_Afghan_war_747663.html New French president Francois Hollande will need to assure NATO his plans won't upend the war strategy. Mon, 07 May 2012 02:07:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Hollande_win_rattles_NATOs_Afghan_war_747663.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Obama_invites_Hollande_to_White_House_747608.html US President Barack Obama has invited the French president-elect to the White House later this month. Sun, 06 May 2012 23:49:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Obama_invites_Hollande_to_White_House_747608.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Italy_votes_in_first_vote_under_Monti_747570.html Italians have voted in the first elections since Mario Monti was tapped to save Italy from its debt crisis. Sun, 06 May 2012 22:05:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Italy_votes_in_first_vote_under_Monti_747570.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Hollande_elected_as_French_president_747561.html Francois Hollande has been elected France's first Socialist president in nearly two decades. Sun, 06 May 2012 21:45:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Hollande_elected_as_French_president_747561.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Turkish_PM_tells_refugees_victory_near_747497.html Turkey's PM has met Syrian refugees for the first time since his country opened its doors to them. Sun, 06 May 2012 19:05:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Turkish_PM_tells_refugees_victory_near_747497.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Girl_dies_in_UK_campsite_tragedy_747496.html A teenager is dead and her parents and brother sent to hospital with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. Sun, 06 May 2012 19:01:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Girl_dies_in_UK_campsite_tragedy_747496.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Greeks_punish_electoral_parties_747495.html Greeks angered by a vicious and long financial crisis punished their two main parties in national elections. Sun, 06 May 2012 18:54:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Greeks_punish_electoral_parties_747495.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Hollande_ahead_on_53_per_cent_747487.html Francois Hollande is set to win the French presidential election with about 53 per cent of the vote. Sun, 06 May 2012 18:25:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Hollande_ahead_on_53_per_cent_747487.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Protesters_in_march_arrested_747486.html A protest on the eve of Vladimir Putin's inauguration as president has boiled into a battle with police. Sun, 06 May 2012 18:25:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/07/Protesters_in_march_arrested_747486.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Serbian_poll_overshadowed_by_economy_747418.html Serbians are voting for a new president and parliament after a campaign dominated by economic issues. Sun, 06 May 2012 09:03:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Serbian_poll_overshadowed_by_economy_747418.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Armenia_vote_tests_fragile_democracy_747411.html Armenians are voting for a new parliament in the main test to the country's fragile democratic credentials. Sun, 06 May 2012 08:29:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Armenia_vote_tests_fragile_democracy_747411.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Thousands_march_to_decriminalise_pot_747305.html Thousands of Czechs and Slovaks march in their capitals for the decriminalisation of marijuana. Sun, 06 May 2012 01:51:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Thousands_march_to_decriminalise_pot_747305.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Greek_election_critical_and_uncertain_747303.html Greeks head to the polls on Sunday in their most critical election in decades. Sun, 06 May 2012 01:47:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Greek_election_critical_and_uncertain_747303.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Costa_company_unveils_safety_measures_747214.html Costa Crociere SpA has unveiled new safety measures following the deadly grounding of its ship off Tuscany. Sat, 05 May 2012 19:48:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Costa_company_unveils_safety_measures_747214.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Costa_company_launches_safety_measures_747200.html Costa Crociere SpA has unveiled new safety measures following the deadly grounding of its ship off Tuscany. Sat, 05 May 2012 19:15:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Costa_company_launches_safety_measures_747200.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Overseas_French_citizens_begin_voting_747196.html Voters in French overseas territories have gone to the polls in the presidential election. Sat, 05 May 2012 19:10:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Overseas_French_citizens_begin_voting_747196.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/UK_publisher_to_release_Taliban_poetry_747185.html A British publisher is preparing to release a collection of poems authored by Afghanistan's Taliban. Sat, 05 May 2012 17:37:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/UK_publisher_to_release_Taliban_poetry_747185.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Spains_king_declared_unwelcome_by_town_747180.html A town has declared the king of Spain unwelcome, after he went on a hunting trip during a financial crisis. Sat, 05 May 2012 17:12:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/Spains_king_declared_unwelcome_by_town_747180.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Livingstone_announces_retirement_747088.html Ken Livingstone has bowed out of electoral politics after his unsuccessful fourth tilt for London mayor. Sat, 05 May 2012 08:37:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Livingstone_announces_retirement_747088.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/France_jails_scientist_for_al-Qaeda_plot_747078.html France has sentenced a nuclear physicist to 4 years in jail for plotting to carry out terror attacks. Sat, 05 May 2012 08:18:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/France_jails_scientist_for_al-Qaeda_plot_747078.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Livingstone_announces_retirement_747028.html Ken Livingstone has bowed out of electoral politics after his unsuccessful fourth tilt for London mayor. Sat, 05 May 2012 05:52:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Livingstone_announces_retirement_747028.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Boris_Johnson_wins_London_mayor_election_747003.html Boris Johnson has won a second term as London's mayor in a surprisingly close election. Sat, 05 May 2012 04:21:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Boris_Johnson_wins_London_mayor_election_747003.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Review_to_look_into_what_killed_Lenin_746930.html The theory that Vladimir Lenin died from a sexually-transmitted disease has been debunked by a new review. Fri, 04 May 2012 23:14:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Review_to_look_into_what_killed_Lenin_746930.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Tymoshenko_to_be_treated_at_clinic_746890.html A German doctor has agreed to treat jailed and ailing ex-Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko locally. Fri, 04 May 2012 20:08:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Tymoshenko_to_be_treated_at_clinic_746890.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Agency_condemns_its_own_Falklands_ad_746876.html An Argentinian advert showing an Olympic hopeful training on a British war memorial has been condemned. Fri, 04 May 2012 19:18:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Agency_condemns_its_own_Falklands_ad_746876.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Camerons_hope_for_elected_mayors_dashed_746872.html UK Prime Minister David Cameron's hope of installing elected mayors in major British cities has been dashed. Fri, 04 May 2012 19:18:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Camerons_hope_for_elected_mayors_dashed_746872.html