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Portugal extradition bid dropped

Written by BBC News - Europe on 2012-05-18 11:19:02

An extradition request for a Kent man wanted in Portugal for a crime he was cleared of in 1995 is ... Continue reading...

Man jailed for spying in Russia

Written by BBC News - Europe on 2012-05-18 11:08:45

A Russian court jails an employee of a defence plant in the Urals for spying, in a case said to ... Continue reading...

Italy's white elephant projects

Written by BBC News - Europe on 2012-05-18 10:54:13

Modern ruins join Italy's ancient temples Continue reading...

Sweden tipped for Euro success

Written by BBC News - Europe on 2012-05-18 10:54:04

Sweden is the frontrunner to win at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, while Engelbert Humperdinck believes the UK can triumph. Continue reading...

How do you host a military spectacular?

Written by BBC News - Europe on 2012-05-18 09:25:41

A military extravaganza fit for the Queen Continue reading...

VIDEO: Building disasters blight Sicilian town

Written by BBC News - Europe on 2012-05-18 08:33:09

Italy has a history for creating spectacular architecture, as seen in cities like Rome and Venice, yet one town in ... Continue reading...

Flipping the script

Written by China Daily on 2012-05-18 08:03:58

By Su Zhou and Lin Jing (China Daily European Weekly) Flipboard, the California-based company that produces the digital social magazine ... Continue reading...

European shares knocked by Spain

Written by BBC News - Europe on 2012-05-18 07:40:18

European stock markets open lower after a ratings agency downgrades 16 Spanish banks and uncertainty continues about the fate of ... Continue reading...

Daily Pfennig: Data shows US economy starting the 2nd quarter a bit stronger...

Written by Proactive Investors USA & Canada on 2012-05-18 05:40:27

The dollar continued to benefit from the troubles in Europe yesterday, adding to its weekly gains. The dollar index, which ... Continue reading...

A Bright future for Chinese food industry

Written by China Daily on 2012-05-18 05:40:27

By Mike Bastin (China Daily European Weekly) The international expansion of Chinese companies and their brands is now one of ... Continue reading...