March 27, 2011
Libyan rebels ‘sign oil export deal with Qatar’
Libyan rebels say they have signed an oil contract with Qatar to export oil…
March 27, 2011
Eurozone sets bail-out terms as Portugal fears increase
European leaders have agreed a restructuring of a financial bail-out fund that they hope will resolve the bloc's debt crisis. Eurozone ministers bowed to German demands to renegotiate the time-frame for contributions to the massive fund. But the…
March 27, 2011
David Cameron wants Japan EU trade deal
The European Union (EU) should offer Japan a free trade deal to help it recover from the earthquake and tsunami two weeks ago, UK Prime Minister David Cameron has said. "One of our priorities must be to invite Japan to enter into a free trade area…
March 27, 2011
Spanish airport workers call off major strike
Airport workers in Spain have called off 22 days of strikes which threatened to cause major disruption over the Easter holidays and into the summer. Union members voted to cancel the strike after receiving guarantees over job security and…
March 27, 2011
Saab chief goes as losses mount
The chief executive of Saab is stepping down as the carmaker continues to struggle with weak sales and large losses. Saab suffered a 218m euros ($308m; £191m) loss last year, according to parent company Spyker Cars. Jan Ake Jonsson has worked for…
March 27, 2011
Anti-cuts march: Tens of thousands at London protest
More than 250,000 people have attended a march and rally in central London against…
March 27, 2011
TUC condemns post-rally violence in central London
Violence which followed a day of anti-spending cuts protests in London has been condemned by union leaders. Hours after a peaceful march to Hyde Park, there were clashes between police and protesters in Trafalgar Square. The TUC said the activities…
March 27, 2011
Libyan Rebels Push West as Coalition Strikes Hit Gadhafi Forces
Libyan rebels have retaken several coastal towns leading to Sirte, amid bombing support by coalition warplanes. Libyan rebel forces made a series of quick advances, re-occupying the strategic oil ports of Ras Lanouf and Brega, which they lost…
March 27, 2011
Israel Deploys Anti-Rocket System Near Gaza
Israel has stationed the first batteries of a long-anticipated anti-rocket shield in the south of the country, but cautioned residents the experimental deployment would not completely protect them from incoming fire. The Israeli military Sunday…
March 27, 2011
Obama Administration Defends Libya Decision
The Obama administration is defending its decision to intervene militarily in Libya, but says the North African country is not a “vital interest” of the United States. U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton…