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Analysis: New Charlie Hebdo reaches global audience, dismays Muslims

Wednesday, 14 January 2015, 15:25 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

A week ago, Charlie Hebdo was a niche publication little known outside France, with a circulation of 60,000. On Wednesday the satirical newspaper's first issue since last week's deadly attack on its...

European court: OK for London taxis to drive in the bus lane

Wednesday, 14 January 2015, 12:51 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

A European Union court has handed London's embattled taxi drivers some good news — they can keep their right to drive in bus lanes. Drivers of London's iconic — but expensive —...

Austria threatens to expropriate house of Adolf Hitler's childhood

Wednesday, 14 January 2015, 12:25 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

Austria's government is looking at options that would allow it to expropriate the house where Adolf Hitler spent his early childhood. The move is the latest in efforts by the government to ensure...

European Union seeks support for investment fund to boost economy

Wednesday, 14 January 2015, 06:46 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

The top official behind a proposed 315 billion euro ($371 billion) European Union investment plan said Tuesday he wants member states to contribute more money to get the continent's flagging economy...

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