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Lee Westwood European Tour - Qatar finished 3 under Par Round 3

Qatar Masters Golf resumed today with Round 3. Lee Westwood of Close House Golf Club in the UK was vying for the lead, finishing just 2 strokes off...

by Barnie Rabbit in Qatar on 04/02/2012

Sports

European Jockeys Compete in Qatar

European Jockeys including the UK's Darren Williams and Matthew Lawson are competing in the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club events, riding...

by Barnie Rabbit in Qatar on 02/02/2012

Politics

Monthly press conference following the Governing Council

The Governing Council decided to keep the key ECB interest rates unchanged. ECB-president Mario Draghi presents the decisions. Frankfurt. 12th...

by Peter Hauser in Germany on 12/01/2012

BREAKING NEWS

04/02/2012 - Lee Westwood European Tour - Qatar finished 3 under Par Round 3 - Qatar - Qatar Masters Golf resumed today with...
02/02/2012 - European Jockeys Compete in Qatar - Qatar - European Jockeys including the UK'...
12/01/2012 - Monthly press conference following the Governing Council - Germany - The Governing Council decided to keep...
27/12/2011 - Examination and testing of silicone gel breast implant - Israel - Recently, silicone gel breast implants...
17/11/2011 - German Princess ready to sterilize Ukrainian Dogs - Ukraine - Ambassador for the European Association...
17/11/2011 - 30th European Traditional Karate Championship - Jerusalem - Israel - The 2011 European Traditional Karate...
15/11/2011 - Republic of Ireland Qualify for Euro 2012 - Dublin - Ireland - The Republic of Ireland football squad...
27/10/2011 - Padova European Show of Vintage Cars and Motorcycles - Italy - The Padova Vintage and Classic Cars...
19/10/2011 - 48-hour general strike and demonstration begins in Greece - Greece - A new demonstration takes place against...
05/10/2011 - 24-hour general strike and demonstration in Greece - Greece - A Demonstration takes place against the...

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Playstation Vita shown off before international launch - Braga
Sony Portugal chose Braga, the site of the 2012 European Youth Capital, to show the new Playstation Vita to potential buyers. The official European release date is scheduled for next Fe...
European winter freeze leaves cars covered entirely by ice - Geneva
February 2012 has brought a severe cold snap across Europe with hundreds of people losing their lives. We see no exception at Lake Geneva with cars frozen solid. Switzerland. 8th Febru...
Demonstration in solidarity with the Greek people - Rome
Italians hold a demonstration in solidarity with the greek people outside the Greek Embassy, organized by the 'Committee No Debt', against the EU leaders and bank heads. Italy...
Tunisia looks to rebuild tourist industry after Arab spring Upheaval
File images: Tunisia's tourist industry is struggling to recover after the events of the Arab spring. Though the transition to democracy has been peaceful tourists have been slow t...
Snow at tolls stations in Malgara
Snow could be seen on the ground at tolls stations in Malgara near to the Greek city of Thessaloniki as many parts of Europe experienced unusually heavy snowfall. Greece. 8th February 2...
Italian and Palestinian women's U19 teams hold friendly match
The Italian and Palestinian women's U19 national teams face off in Hebron. The match ended in a 7-0 win for the Italian team. Palestinian Territory. 7th February 2012
Private and public sector unions go on strike - Athens
Private and public sector unions go on strike and demonstrate against new austerity mesures including salary reductions under heavy rain. Greece. 7th Febuary 2012
Labor Unions strike and demonstrate in the rain - Athens
Private and Public Sector Unions go on 24hr strike, protesting against new upcoming austerity measures imposed by the troika and the Greek Government. Athens, Greece, 7th February 2012
Guido Westerwelle meets the Belgian FM Reynders to discuss Euro crisis
German Foreign Minister Westerwelle meets with Belgian Foreign Minister, Didier Reynders. The talks will focus on current European issues, especially the further strengthening of the Eu...
EU Rep Zbogar 'My priority is to bring Kosovo closer to the EU'
The EU Special Representative in Kosovo, Samuel Zbogar, said his priority is to bring Kosovo closer to the European Union. Mr. Zbogar met Kosovo's PM and its President. 7th Februar...
Westerwelle warns of stagnation in the Middle East peace process
German Foreign Minister Westerwelle travelled to Israel and the Palestinian territories to view the upheaval in the Arab world and stagnation in the Middle East peace process, he held p...
Ukrainians say 'Release Hunger Strikers' at embassy - London
Protesters at the Ukrainian Embassy call for the immediate release and fair treatment of Somali refugees on hunger strike in the Lutsk Detention Centre who have been beaten and intimida...
Italian National Women's U19 team in West Bank for match - Bethlehem
The Italian Women's National Team under 19 is in the West Bank city of Bethlehem for two friendly matches with the Palestinian national team. Palestinian Territory. 6th February 20...
European Boxing Federation holds first boxing event in Malta
The EBF held it's first boxing event in Malta with six bouts between UK and Maltese boxers.The heavy-weight hight light fight was won by TKO in the second round by Maltese 'Hi...
European Tour - Qatar Masters Won by Paul Lawrie of Scotland
Paul Lawrie (Scotland) won the European Tour Commercial Bank Qatar Masters under difficult conditions. The tournament was reduced from 72 holes to 54 as play had to be abandoned on day ...
Devils and demons festival - Barcelona
Participants dressed as devils and demons, dancing and running around fireworks seen at a traditional celebration very popular in some parts of Spain, but which European directive 2007/...
ECB lowers interest rates by 25 basis points
The Governing Council decided to lower the key ECB interest rates by 25 basis points, following the 25 basis point decrease on 3 November 2011. ECB-President Mario Draghi presents the d...
Police deter any major incident at Westham v Millwall derby - London
A heavy police presence prevented major incidents at the London derby between Westham United and Millwall. There were several arrests for crowd disorder related offences, and one known ...
Levante ties Racing de Santander 1 - 1 in football - Valencia
Levante UD tied Racing de Santander 1 - 1 in a Spanish league match played in Valencia. Aruna Koné scored the goal for Levante UD, with Arana scoring for Racing. Spain. 4th February ...
ECB: Monthly press conference following the Governing Council
European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet at the monthly press conference following the Governing Council meeting. The Governing Council continued to view the current ECB inte...