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Bailout talks to resume in Greece

Party leaders in Greece's governing coalition are to resume crisis talks on backing a 130bn-euro rescue plan needed to avoid a debt default.

China in EU carbon scheme 'ban'

China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.

Depardieu to star as Strauss-Kahn

Gerard Depardieu is to star in a movie about the sex scandal that caused IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn to resign.

Conservative wins poll in Finland

Finland elects its first conservative head of state in decades, the pro-European Sauli Niinisto, after a run-off vote.

Queen commemorates 60-year reign

The Queen is marking 60 years as monarch of the UK and Commonwealth and says she is dedicating herself "anew to your service".

Europe cold snap death toll rises

The death toll from freezing weather across Europe continues to climb, with transport links also badly affected.

Capello opposes FA Terry decision

England coach Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the decision to strip John Terry of the national team's captaincy.

Thousands in rival Moscow marches

Tens of thousands of people march in Moscow in protest at Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, while his supporters hold a rally elsewhere in Russia's capital.

Europe 'at risk of early grave'

Australia's Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd warns Europe faces an "early grave" if it continues to ignore Asia's rise.

French air workers to hold strike

Unions representing French pilots and aircrew plan to strike from Monday to Thursday.

UN faults Italy over WWII claims

The UN's highest court rules that Italy was wrong to allow its courts to make claims for compensation against Germany for Nazi war crimes.

Hungarian airline Malev collapses

Hungarian airline Malev ceases trading after 66 years after being ordered by the EU to repay state aid it has received.

Russia criticises Syria UN draft

Russia's deputy foreign minister says Moscow "cannot support" the current draft UN Security Council resolution on Syria, Russian media report.

Cold front ad for Mini backfires

An advertising agency for BMW pays to name Europe's cold weather "Cooper" in Germany, after the firm's Mini Cooper car, but the stunt backfires.

German eats 64-year-old US lard

A German pensioner finally tastes some American lard imported 64 years ago, having got approval from food safety experts.

Greek leaders pause bailout talks

Party leaders in Greece's ruling coalition end talks on details for a crucial 130bn-euro EU rescue plan without agreement.

Hutchison to buy Orange Austria

Hong Kong's Hutchison 3G agrees to buy Orange Austria in a bid to expand it presence and boost market share in the country.

Terry stripped of captaincy by FA

The FA will remove the England captaincy from John Terry, who faces trial for alleged racial abuse, BBC Sport understands.

France 30-12 Italy

France give new boss Philippe Saint-Andre the perfect start as they avenge last year's humbling Six Nations defeat by Italy with a comfortable victory.

VIDEO: European Parliament

The UK government has been warned it will "regret" refusing to sign up to the EU's new treaty on enforcing budgetary discipline.

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VIDEO: Why is it so cold across Europe?

More deaths have been reported from the cold snap across Europe, which has already claimed more than 200 lives.

VIDEO: Rival rallies on streets of Moscow

Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Russia's capital Moscow in protest at Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's grip on power.

VIDEO: Europe continues to freeze

The death toll has risen across Europe as countries continue to struggle with the freezing conditions.

VIDEO: Greece talks to resume

Party leaders in Greece are to resume talks on backing a 130bn euro bailout plan

VIDEO: Finland's internet-controlled cafe

Finnish cafe offers internet controlled design experience as part of a festival.

VIDEO: Big freeze kills 100 in Ukraine

More than 100 people have died as a result of freezing weather in Ukraine since last Friday, the government has announced in Kiev.

VIDEO: Maintaining Sweden's equal society

Sweden is often referred to as one of the most equal societies in the world, however in the challenging economic climate, many wonder if it can retain this quality.

VIDEO: More than 20 dead in Ukraine freeze

As the cold spell continues in Europe, more than 20 people have died of hypothermia in Ukraine in the last two days.

Slow steps towards restoring Italy-Libya ties

Libya and Italy keen to repair ties damaged by the Arab Spring

VIDEO: Churchill and protege reunited

Famous Moroccan artist owes his career to Churchill

World Cancer Day: Survivors' stories

Survivors share experiences on World Cancer Day

Vote rigging fears ahead of Russian poll

Activists enraged by Putin party's 'dirty tricks' in election

Italy's young generation 'forced to leave'

Country's beauty not enough to keep jobless from leaving

The 'new homeless' of Greece

How poverty is changing the face of Greece's poor

Ukraine cold snap: Homeless dying

Homeless in Ukraine struggle to stay alive in cold snap