Italy's president Napolitano quits as promised; scramble's on for next
Wednesday, 14 January 2015, 12:54
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Italy's President Giorgio Napolitano has resigned as promised, less than two years after accepting an unprecedented second term as head of state because squabbling lawmakers couldn't agree on a...
European court: OK for London taxis to drive in the bus lane
Wednesday, 14 January 2015, 12:51
Last update: about 10 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 10 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 10 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...
Ukraine: 10 civilians die in rebel shelling of checkpoint
Tuesday, 13 January 2015, 16:22
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
A bus driving near an army checkpoint in eastern Ukraine was hit by a rebel shell Tuesday, killing at least 10 civilians and wounding a further 13, local officials...