World - Europe

Irish Banks Guarantee Plan Approved, Scope Widened

Ireland passed into law an emergency plan guaranteeing Irish bank liabilities of 400 billion euros.

UK Opposition Vows Tough Action on Crisis Fallout

UK's opposition leader said he was ready to make unpopular economic decisions if his party wins the next election.

Sarkozy Seeks to Limit European Crisis Fallout

EU and French President Sarkozy sought to limit damage to Europe from the United States' financial crisis.

New Leader Puts Austria on Path to Broad Coalition

The leader of Austria's Social Democrats is looking forward to working with the new conservative leader.

Bulgarian Journalist Attacked in Sofia

The chief editor of a Bulgarian online news provider was severely beaten in central Sofia.

China's Representative in Hamburg

Hamburg's sister city, Shanghai received an official visit from that city's representative, Li Liangyuan, known to have been directly involved in the Tiananmen Massacre in 1989 and certainly aware of the persecution of Shanghai Falun Gong practitioners. Will human rights be discussed during his visit?

Far Right Surges in Austria Vote, Instability Looms

The far right surged to almost a third of the vote in Austria's parliamentary election on Sunday.

Chinese Scholars Urge German Council to Reorganize Voice of Germany’s Chinese Department

Chinese scholars contend that VoG's Chinese section is a sometimes a mouthpiece for Communist Party propaganda

Global Arms Trade Treaty Wins Cross Party Support in Ireland