Debt crisis and Greek debt talks: as it happened - February 7, 2012
French Finance Minister Francois Baroin claims that Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain are all ready to introduce a financial transaction tax.
France 30-12 Italy | Six Nations rugby union match report
France 30-12 Italy Having left the rugby world confused and amused by their last campaign, the World Cup, France began life afresh in the Six Nations in much more straightforward style. They were simple, direct and happy. Not perfect, but as starts to campaigns go, this was eminently satisfactory. Italy too had reasons to be content. Jacques Brunel, their new coach, has a fine track record of ...
General strike hits Greece, EU raises pressure on debt
(ATHENS ) - A general strike gripped Greece on Tuesday in protest against new austerity measures demanded with increasing urgency by the European Union as part of a debt rescue deal with banks.
Canada kicks off festivities for Queen's jubilee
Canada kicks off four months of festivities celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee today, and royal watchers predict the Canuck celebrations will be among the most enthusiastic in the world.
Burning question: Who will light cauldron?
It's the burning question of the London Olympics. Who will -- or should -- light the cauldron for the 2012 Games? With six months to go until the opening ceremony, British bookmakers are taking floods of bets on the issue, while fans, athletes, media and the public at large are speculating on who will get the honor.
Burning question: Who will light Olympic cauldron?
It's the burning question of the London Olympics.
At Golden Globes, 'Artist' takes top honor, 'Downton Abbey' a TV winner; fashion: see 57 photos
Loading Photo Galleries ... Julian Fellowes, center, accepts the award for Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for “Downton Abbey” on Sunday during the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles.
At Golden Globes, 'Artist' takes top honor, 'Downton Abbey' a TV winner
The black-and-white silent film "The Artist" led the Golden Globes with three wins Sunday at a show that spread Hollywood's love around among a broad range of films, including best drama recipient "The Descendants" and its star, George Clooney.
Oscar nominations: The Sundance connection
Jennifer Lawrence, left, and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak announce the best motion picture of the year nominations for the 84th Annual Academy Awards on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012 in Beverly Hills, Calif.