Regional News

Pinochet victims deplore Garzon verdict

10 Feb 2012, 12:45PM

Chileans whose families were victims of Augusto Pinochet's regime reacted with dismay Thursday to the wiretapping conviction of Spanish judge Baltasar Garzon, who gained fame when he tried to extradite the former dictator from London in 1998. Read more

Greece reaches austerity deal

10 Feb 2012, 9:55AM

Greece's political leaders have struck a deal on new cuts demanded by creditors to secure a vital 130-billion-euro bailout. Read more

• Greek leaders in final austerity talks
• Struggling Sarkozy unveils 'Robin Hood' tax
• Merkel determined to solve debt crisis

EBA satisfied with bank recapitalisation

10 Feb 2012, 7:52AM

The EU banking regulator says recapitalisation plans drawn up by European banks are sufficient to achieve new capital requirements.
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• ECB leaves key interest rate at 1%
• Europe's top clubs defy economic gloom

Heather Mills denies playing voicemail

10 Feb 2012, 6:37AM

Paul McCartney's former wife says never authorised former News of the World editor Piers Morgan, or anybody else, to listen to her voicemails.
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Nine sentenced for London terror plot

10 Feb 2012, 5:11AM

Nine men have been jailed for al-Qaeda-inspired plots to bomb the London Stock Exchange and set up a terrorist training camp. Read more

Spain judge guilty of misusing authority

10 Feb 2012, 1:34AM

The Spanish judge famous for pursuing international human rights cases has been convicted of overstepping his jurisdiction in a domestic corruption probe. Read more

Russia drills down to pristine Antarctic lake

09 Feb 2012, 3:59PM

Russians scientists have completed a five-year task and reached water in Lake Vostok, 3.7km below the surface of Antarctica. Read more

• Russian scientists claim to have reached lost world
• Factbox on Antarctica: Which countries claim what, where?
• Fears raised over Antarctic lake drilling

Catch today's sport headlines

09 Feb 2012, 2:08PM

Fabio Capello's reign as England coach ends today while Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp is cleared of tax evasion; Zambia reaches the Africa Cup finals and Australia pole vaulter Steve Hooker withdraws. Hare are today's sport headlines with 'Sport in Brief'.
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• Sport in Brief - Thursday

'Pavel 183' compared to Banksy

09 Feb 2012, 12:28PM

He's a mysterious Russian street artist whose artworks range from intricate spray-paintings to complex combinations of fire, music and video. Read more

• Russian graffiti artist compared to Banksy

Freezing conditions paralyse Danube River

09 Feb 2012, 12:15PM

At least four Balkan nations have suspended shipping on the Danube River because of a vast amount of ice blocking the heavily travelled waterway. Read more

• Europe death toll now 400 from icy weather
• Floods add to Europe's cold to claim more lives
• UK cold for most of February: forecasters

Soccer's Redknapp cleared of tax evasion

09 Feb 2012, 12:12PM

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has spoken of his relief at the ending of his five-year "nightmare" following his acquittal on tax evasion charges. Read more

Prince Harry qualifies as Apache pilot

09 Feb 2012, 11:22AM

Prince Harry has qualified as an Apache helicopter pilot - and won a prize for his shooting skills - following 18 months of gruelling RAF training. Read more

'Mumbling' Capello never at home in England

09 Feb 2012, 10:53AM

Fabio Capello arrived in London four years ago with a sparkling CV but for all his club success he departed still barely able to speak English and with his adopted country rent with division and long shots for success at Euro 2012.
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• Fabio Capello resigns
• Capello quits as England manager
• Analysis - Capello lurches into another crisis

Sharapova hits ground running in Paris

09 Feb 2012, 10:19AM

Maria Sharapova has made a winning start at the WTA Paris Open, beating South Africa's Chanelle Scheepers to reach the last 16.
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