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Cars, schools ablaze in fifth night of Stockholm riots

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:27:29 +0800

More than a dozen cars were torched and schools, shops and a police station were set ablaze as riots swept through Stockholm's immigrant-dominated suburbs for the fifth straight night, police and firefighters said Friday.

Platini warns of 'dangers' threatening sport

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:19:39 +0800

Michel Platini, the president of European football's governing body UEFA, on Friday called for action against the three dangers threatening football: match-fixing, discrimination and financial excess.

EU bans three pesticides harmful to bees

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:51:01 +0800

The European Commission said Friday that it will ban for two years beginning in December pesticides blamed for killing the bees that pollinate food and fruit crops.

Germany builds up new steam for growth

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:49:44 +0800

The German economy, the powerhouse in Europe, is picking up new steam and is set to gather speed later in the year after a weak start, data indicated on Friday.

Russia's leading social network banned by "mistake"

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:47:47 +0800

By Douglas Busvine MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's leading online social network was briefly banned on Friday, in a move dismissed as a "mistake" but which follows intensifying official pressure on the company as President Vladimir Putin consolidates his power. VKontakte (www.vk.com), Europe's largest homegrown social network with 210 million registered users, was put overnight on a "black list" of sites barred from distributing content inside Russia. Hours later, the ban was lifted. ...

German business confidence up unexpectedly in May: Ifo

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:00:16 +0800

German business confidence rose unexpectedly in May, data showed on Friday, as businesses in Europe's top economy express satisfaction with their situation and become more optimistic about the future.

Germany must spread cost of energy shift fairly: IEA

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:58:49 +0800

The International Energy Agency said Friday that Germany must shield its consumers from paying too much of the cost of its ambitious switch from nuclear power and fossil fuels toward renewable energy.

BA plane makes Heathrow emergency landing after engine fire

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:01:13 +0800

LONDON (Reuters) - A British Airways plane travelling from London to Oslo was forced to make an emergency landing at Heathrow on Friday after a technical fault in an engine. "The BA762, Heathrow to Oslo service, returned back to Heathrow shortly after take-off due to a technical fault," BA parent company IAG said. The Airbus A319 aircraft was carrying 75 passengers. "The aircraft landed safely and emergency slides were deployed and we are currently caring for our customers. Emergency services attended the aircraft," IAG added. ...

Air quality index of Europe's major cities May 24: Prague 'very good'

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:03:12 +0800

Below is information on the current background air quality in some of Europe's major cities based on data taken from http://www.airqualitynow.eu and recorded at 8:00 am GMT May 24. CityQualityAmsterdam Very good [23]Berlin Good [27]Brussels N/AKrakow N/AOslo Very good [18]Prague Very good [17]London Very good [16]Madrid Very good [23]Paris Good [28]Stockholm Very good [22]Zurich Very good [21]

Household spending saves Germany from recession

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:25:34 +0800

Buoyant consumer confidence and increased household spending is keeping Germany, Europe's biggest economy, from recession, despite sagging exports and falling investment, data showed on Friday.

EU drops mooted ban on olive oil in jugs in restaurants

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:32:02 +0800

Hard pressed to justify a proposition slammed by critics, the European Commission withdrew on Thursday a planned ban on restaurants serving olive oil in jugs on diners' tables pending consultations with the industry and consumers.

Australia economy strong despite end to Ford production: PM

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:53:17 +0800

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard moved to allay fears about the economy on Friday saying it had strong fundamentals, after US carmaker Ford announced an end to production in the country.

China eyeing global appeal of local music

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:50:04 +0800

Beijing (China Daily/ANN) - It was a privilege to work with international music legends such as The Beatles and Michael Jackson, but what kind of privilege will it be being able to continue to "work" with these great names in music history after they die?

China's Li starts Swiss visit as free trade deal looms

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:32:30 +0800

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived in Switzerland Thursday for talks set to focus on a landmark free trade deal with the Alpine country, which he has dubbed a touchstone for Beijing's growing ties with foreign nations.

Stockholm police call in reinforcements as cars torched

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:49:40 +0800

At least six cars were torched in Stockholm Thursday evening as police called in reinforcements bracing for a fifth night of riots in the Swedish capital's immigrant-dominated suburbs.