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Cyprus parliament to vote on controversial bank levy
18/03/2013 - Cyprus

Cyprus parliament to vote on controversial bank levy

Cyprus's parliament is to vote Tuesday on an extremely unpopular proposal to tax bank deposits to fund a eurozone bailout designed to avoid bankruptcy. Asian markets tumbled on Monday amid fears of a resurgence in the eurozone debt crisis.
Cyprus president says bank levy is ‘least painful option’
18/03/2013 - Cyprus

Cyprus president says bank levy is ‘least painful option’

The president of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades said in a televised address on Sunday that the controversial bank levy being imposed as part of an EU bailout deal is the "least painful" option available under the circumstances.
'Pray for me', says Pope Francis at first Angelus
17/03/2013 - Vatican

'Pray for me', says Pope Francis at first Angelus

Pope Francis appeared in a window above St Peter's Square at noon on Sunday to give his first Angelus prayer and address since his election as the new pontiff earlier this week.
Cyprus postpones bailout debate amid public outcry
17/03/2013 - Cyprus

Cyprus postpones bailout debate amid public outcry

Cyprus on Sunday postponed a planned emergency meeting to decide on a controversial bailout deal for the country's banks to stave off bankruptcy. President Nicos Anastasiades plans to brief MPs and address the nation on Monday.
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Pope Francis wants 'poor Church for the poor'
16/03/2013 - Vatican

Pope Francis wants 'poor Church for the poor'

Pope Francis on Saturday told journalists he wanted the Catholic Church to be 'a poor Church for the poor', explaining he chose his papal name because St Francis of Assisi was a man of poverty, austerity and peace.
Cyprus secures €10bn bailout from eurozone, IMF
16/03/2013 - Cyprus

Cyprus secures €10bn bailout from eurozone, IMF

Eurozone ministers struck a 10 billion euro bailout deal on Saturday with cash-strapped Cyprus to save the country from bankruptcy. In return, Cyprus is being asked to trim its deficit, shrink its banking sector and increase taxes.
Will 'Dirty War' skeletons haunt Pope Francis?
16/03/2013 - ARGENTINA

Will 'Dirty War' skeletons haunt Pope Francis?

Many Catholics hope that the surprise election of Pope Francis will bring fresh air to a Church weary with scandals. But the new pontiff lands in Rome with hints of troubling baggage: claims he failed to stand up to Argentina’s military dictatorship.
'French-bashing' Johnson on charm offensive in Paris
15/03/2013 - FRANCE - UK

'French-bashing' Johnson on charm offensive in Paris

In an interview in Paris, London Mayor Boris Johnson - known for "French bashing" - praised France and Margaret Thatcher, criticised Europe, and referenced a cartoon about an inventor and his dog to describe his relationship with PM David Cameron.
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Traces of pork in halal sausages at London schools
15/03/2013 - UK

Traces of pork in halal sausages at London schools

Traces of pork have been found in a sample of halal chicken sausages that were served to students at schools and nurseries in the British capital London, the Westminster City Council said in a statement on Thursday.
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Papal paradox: Vatican’s wealth and Jesuit humility
15/03/2013 - REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK

Papal paradox: Vatican’s wealth and Jesuit humility

To all appearances, the Catholic Church's new Pope Francis is a humble man with simple tastes. Which begs the question, how will he manage the Vatican's considerable wealth?
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