Echoes of Bosnia in Syria’s agony
Matt Frei reflects on the lessons of Bosnia as the bloody plight of Syria unfolds
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The German chancellor vows to work with France’s new socialist president-elect Francois Hollande but insists the fiscal compact that commits eurozone governments to austerity is non-negotiable.
As the French go to the polls, President Sarkozy is blaming his waning popularity on the financial crisis, austerity measures, and a media “alliance” with Socialist front-runner François Hollande.
Foreign Correspondent Jonathan Rugman blogs on François Hollande – the man hoping to topple President Sarkozy in the French elections.
Syria agrees on the terms of a ceasefire monitoring mission which will see more United Nations observers deployed.
The man suspected of killing seven people in France is still under siege at his home in France, and has boasted about bringing France “to its knees”.
Greece is successful in offering a bond swap to private creditors, after the deadline expired on a deal needed to avoid a debt default.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it has not been allowed to enter the stricken district of Baba Amro in Homs, where it had hoped to deliver food and medical supplies.
British photographer Paul Conroy is described as being “safe and sound” in Lebanon after being smuggled across the border from the Syrian city of Homs.
Matt Frei reflects on the lessons of Bosnia as the bloody plight of Syria unfolds
Words of praise flood in from across the world for veteran Sunday Times journalist Marie Colvin after she was killed in a shell attack in the Syrian city of Homs.
The PM claimed that commercial ties were “deep and growing”. Yet just before Christmas, FactCheck recalls France’s finance minister showing a somewhat less than deep and growing enthusiasm for our economy – and British banks were seen whipping billions out of French bonds. FactCheck takes a look at Britain’s commerce with her old allies.
A UK/French plan to build the next-generation drone will be announced tomorrow during a summit in Paris, as Britain’s BAE Systems warns of a 14 per cent fall in sales due to defence spending cuts.
The French government confirms it has lost its much-coveted AAA credit rating. Economics Editor Faisal Islam says the move has “huge significance” for the euro rescue plan.
Former footballer Eric Cantona’s announcement that he would run in this year’s presidential election in France now appears to be a publicity stunt aimed at highlighting the plight of the poor.
Britain faces a difficult year in 2012, says the prime minister in his new year’s message – but he pledges the coalition government will do “everything it takes” to get the country up to strength.