News from Europe

New life for Polish pony that survived Nazis

admin — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:55:39 +0000

A small Polish wild horse that was used in Nazi experiments during the 1930s has become the center of wetland regeneration efforts across parts of Europe.

Woodland plants extinction worry

admin — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:54:02 +0000

One in 10 woodland flowers is under threat of extinction in Wales, says a conservation charity which wants a shift in how forestry is managed.

Facebook drops below float price

admin — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:49:45 +0000

Shares in Facebook fall in early trading on Wall Street to below the initial price at which they were launched on Friday.

Ukrainians launch hosting project for Euro 2012

admin — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:44:56 +0000

Tired of seeing their country criticized as greedy and unfriendly, a group of Ukrainians on Monday announced a project to provide free accommodation, translation and other services to foreign football fans attending next month's European Championship.

Olympic torches for sale online

admin — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:41:32 +0000

Dozens of Olympic torches are appearing for sale online as torchbearers prepare to part with their running memento.

England cruise home in first Test

admin — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:38:55 +0000

England overcome an early bout of nerves to ease to a five-wicket win over West Indies in the opening Test.

Sportsday – breaking sports news

admin — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:37:29 +0000

Chelsea manager and transfer news, Liverpool and Aston Villa manager updates, England v West Indies, plus more.

Where are Facebook friends? Stock sinks on 2nd day

admin — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:34:28 +0000

Facebook's stock falls below the $38 IPO price in the social network's second day of trading as a public company.

Monti will attend funeral of bombing victim

admin — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:32:58 +0000

The office of Italian Premier Mario Monti says he will attend the funeral of a 16-year-old girl killed in a bombing outside a school in southern Italy that also injured four other young women.

Ennis accepts apology after error

admin — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:31:45 +0000

GreatCity Games organisers apologise to Jessica Ennis for a mix-up that invalidated her 100m hurdles personal best.