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Europe offers big boost for net

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 15:28
The EU lays out its five-year plan to increase broadband speeds across Europe and ensure universal access by 2013.

Lost generation in South Ossetia

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 13:43
Growing up with rockets and guns in South Ossetia

Big protest against Romania cuts

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 13:43
Tens of thousands of public sector workers demonstrate in the Romanian capital against proposed austerity measures.

WHO accused over swine flu

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 13:28
The WHO has been facing questions over its reaction to the outbreak of swine flu last year, as Imogen Foulkes reports.

Floyd Landis admits to illegal drug use

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 11:50
Disgraced Tour de France winner Floyd Landis admits using performance-enhancing drugs throughout the majority of his career as a professional rider.

Hague court gets Mladic diaries

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 11:49
War crimes prosecutors at The Hague say they have received the wartime diaries of Gen Ratko Mladic from Serbia.

Eta's 'military leader' arrested

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 09:45
French police hold four suspected Eta members in dawn raids, including the man thought to be the group's military leader.

Robben queries Mourinho approach

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 09:01
Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben says Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho is only interested in winning regardless of how his team play.

Eric is first baby born on English island since 1927

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 08:59
A baby is delivered on a Dorset island for what is thought to be the first time in more than 80 years.

Merkel hosts key finance meeting

Thu, 05/20/2010 - 07:58
German Chancellor Angela Merkel hosts an international conference to start forging a common position on financial regulation.