Dutch shipbuilder to fine smoking workers

Dutch shipbuilder to fine smoking workers

October 6, 2012 - 16:20 AMT  12:20 GMT
The measure has been brought in because the company wants a healthier workforce, while the state pension age is being increased to 66.
Pope Benedict

Pope Benedict "most likely" to pardon former butler

October 6, 2012 - 16:11 AMT  12:11 GMT
Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi also told reporters the court reached its verdict in "full independence".
Ex-FM Oskanian summoned to National Security Service

Ex-FM Oskanian summoned to National Security Service

October 6, 2012 - 16:07 AMT  12:07 GMT
Vartan Oskanian has been summoned to National Security Service (NSS) of Armenia for questioning.
Jack Kevorkian artwork dispute settled

Jack Kevorkian artwork dispute settled

October 6, 2012 - 15:50 AMT  11:50 GMT
Morgenroth filed suit in Oakland County, Mich., Circuit Court last year, seeking the return of the artwork.
Rosneft to invest extra $18bn in modernization

Rosneft to invest extra $18bn in modernization

October 6, 2012 - 15:35 AMT  11:35 GMT
Total investment in the refinery modernization program is $25 billion with $7 billion provided so far this year.
Nobel peace committee tightening security to prevent eavesdroppers

Nobel peace committee tightening security to prevent eavesdroppers

October 6, 2012 - 15:14 AMT  11:14 GMT
The committee had taken advice from security consultants on other measures Lundestad declined to discuss.
Serbian gay activists meet indoors after parade ban

Serbian gay activists meet indoors after parade ban

October 6, 2012 - 14:55 AMT  10:55 GMT
The decision by Serbia's government to ban the pride event for the second year in a row has drawn criticism at home and abroad.
Pope ex-butler found guilty, sentenced to year and a half in jail

Pope ex-butler found guilty, sentenced to year and a half in jail

October 6, 2012 - 14:45 AMT  10:45 GMT
The prosecution had asked for a three-year sentence. The defense had asked that Paolo Gabriele go free.
Man fatally wounded in French anti-terror raid

Man fatally wounded in French anti-terror raid

October 6, 2012 - 14:14 AMT  10:14 GMT
According to a judicial source, the operation was part of the investigation into an incident on September 19.
Nigeria explosion kills woman, wounds 5 children

Nigeria explosion kills woman, wounds 5 children

October 6, 2012 - 14:04 AMT  10:04 GMT
There was no claim of responsibility for either blast, although suspicion is likely to fall on Islamist sect Boko Haram.
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