Europe

France: Socialists Elect New Leader
November 22, 2008 1859 GMT
France's opposition Socialist party elected Martine Aubry as its new leader, replacing Segolene... [more]
Serbia: Being Forced To Recognize Kosovo Independence
November 22, 2008 1852 GMT
Serbia is "being drawn into recognizing an independent Kosovo," a spokesman for the opposition... [more]
Germany: Intercepts Chemicals Bound For North Korea?
November 21, 2008 2046 GMT
Germany reportedly intercepted 30 tonnes of sodium cyanide, which can be used to manufacture... [more]
Kosovo: Pristina Rejects Six-Point Plan For EU Mission
November 21, 2008 2043 GMT
A Serbia-backed six-point plan for the future of the European Union's mission in Kosovo is "dead"... [more]
Sweden: Lisbon Treaty Ratified
November 21, 2008 1649 GMT
Sweden's parliament Nov. 21 ratified the Lisbon Treaty, making Sweden the 24th EU member state to... [more]
Denmark: Majority Of Voters Support Euro
November 20, 2008 1901 GMT
A majority of Denmark's voters are in favor of introducing the euro, Deutsche Presse-Agentur... [more]
Europe: Countries Agree To Merge Airspace
November 20, 2008 1843 GMT
France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Luxembourg on Nov. 18 agreed to merge... [more]
EBRD: Financial Aid To Europe Increased For 2009
November 20, 2008 1839 GMT
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) plans to provide 7 billion euros... [more]
Switzerland: Bank Lowers Target Libor Range
November 20, 2008 1710 GMT
The Swiss National Bank on Nov. 20 lowerd its three-month Libor target range by one percentage... [more]
Hungary: EU Agrees To $8.136 Billion Loan
November 20, 2008 1702 GMT
The Hungarian Finance Ministry said Nov. 20 that the European Union signed an agreement to lend... [more]
Russia: Agrees To Allow Spanish Military Transit to Afghanistan
November 20, 2008 1631 GMT
Russia has agreed to allow Spain to transit "military supplies and personnel through Russian... [more]
Russia: German Supplies Can Transit Territory For Afghanistan
November 20, 2008 1617 GMT
The Russian Foreign Ministry said Nov. 20 that Moscow would allow Germany to ship, by rail,... [more]
Lebanon: French Prime Minister Begins Two-Day Visit
November 20, 2008 1610 GMT
French Prime Minister Francois Fillon arrived in Beirut, Lebanon, for a two-day visit, KUNA... [more]
Iceland: Secures $5.1 Billion In Rescue Loans
November 20, 2008 1516 GMT
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Russia and Poland on... [more]
Germany: Fire Breaks Out At Berlin Airport
November 20, 2008 1345 GMT
A fire at a building at Tegel airport in Berlin on Nov. 20 forced authorities to divert flights... [more]
Belgium: Prince To Visit Indonesia
November 20, 2008 1311 GMT
Belgium's Prince Philippe, Duke of Brabant, is scheduled to travel to Indonesia on Nov. 22 for a... [more]
Greece: No Recognition For Kosovo - Ambassador
November 20, 2008 1244 GMT
Greece has no plans to offer diplomatic recognition to Kosovo, B92 reported Nov. 20, citing... [more]
APEC: No New Trade, Investment Barriers - Ministers
November 20, 2008 1235 GMT
Foreign and trade ministers at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum have... [more]
Romania: Government To Invest $12.5 Billion In Economy
November 19, 2008 1939 GMT
Romania's government has authorized a plan to invest more than 10 billion euro (US$12.5 billion)... [more]
Serbia: EIB To Loan Belgrade $1.15 Billion
November 19, 2008 1908 GMT
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is loaning 910 million euros (US$1.15 billion) to the Serbian... [more]
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