Berlusconi's electoral battle

How many people gathered in Rome last Saturday to show their support for Silvio Berlusconi? Over one million, according to the organisers. A more modest 150,000, said to the police. Sympathizers from all over Italy came to hear the words of their hero, who has been losing ground in opinion polls. And that day, there was a very unusual political slogan: "Love always wins over envy and hatred"...

FOCUS

By Alexis MASCIARELLI

FOCUS

Several dozen European survivors, relatives and terror experts met at a two-day congress in Paris, held 20 years after the bombing of a French UTA airliner over Niger claimed 170 lives on September 19, 1989.

EGYPT

Troubled relationship with Shiite community

In Cairo, the authorities allegedly target Shiite groups, who themselves stand accused of being linked to Iran and of trying to destabilise Egyptian society. The Shiites claim they are just trying to follow their branch of Islam.

AUTO INDUSTRY

Frankfurt motor show goes green

The Frankfurt motor show, the biggest of the year, is taking place amidst a deep economic crisis. But with various government rescue plans now in place, the fight back has begun. Car makers are changing gear, starting with new "green" cars.

ITALY

Murder of own daughter sparks debate on honour killings

Sanaa Dafani, an 18-year-old Moroccan, was killed by her own father for deciding to live with her 34-year-old Italian boyfriend. The tragedy, promptly hijacked by the xenophobic Lega Nord, has fuelled a wider debate in Italian society.

EUROPEAN UNION

Has Barroso outstayed his welcome?

As the only credible candidate, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso is likely to be re-elected for a second five-year term on Wednesday, though critics say he has overly pandered to states and not shown enough high-achieving leadership.