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Three young men among 800 African migrants survived not only the wiles of the smugglers, but also a shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea.
Marriage falls out of favour in Europe
Experts blame the economic crisis and changing social attitudes for the decline in weddings among young Europeans, as well as the falling birth rate.
Pay dirt for the underclass
There is actually something rather affectionate in Martin Amis’s portrayal of Lionel Asbo, particularly in his tortured diction.
Africa innovations: 15 ideas helping to transform a continent
Bright ideas: A cellphone database for dairy farmers and a strain of sweet potato that can help fight child blindness.
Pulling out the stops for Olympic ceremony
Filmmaker Danny Boyle turned the Olympic Stadium into a jukebox, turning up world-beating rock to send the planet a message: Britain is ready to roll.
Germany and France butt heads over eurobonds at summit
France’s President Francois Hollande has marked his Brussels debut by challenging Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel over the eurozone bailout.
UK rules out further Lockerbie inquiries after Al-Megrahi’s death
David Cameron has dismissed any UK inquiry into the Lockerbie plane bombing, following the death of convicted bomber Abdel Basset al-Megrahi in Libya.
Ten airlines spurn EU emissions scheme
More than 99% of all major global airlines have complied with the first step of Europe’s scheme to charge them for their carbon emissions.
Malians riot as rebels impose Sharia law
Amnesty International says Islamist groups and insurgents are ‘running riot’ after a military coup deposed the Bamako government in March.
Ferrari goes green
From horsepower to battery power, Ferrari is joining the growing ranks of green carmakers by launching its first hybrid vehicle at the end of 2012.
Spanish flu threatens banks
As unemployment soars, financial institutions face rising bad debt and the need for a European Union rescue.
Money no immunity against failure
Even before the financial crisis and the Occupy movement, the Sunday Times Rich List was an odd fixture in the British media landscape.
EU rallies in wake of France, Greece elections
The European executive has responded to electoral earthquakes in France and Greece by calling for a shift towards growth across the European Union.
Wages of war: Ex-rebels storm Libyan premier’s office
Gunmen from a former rebel militia have invaded and occupied the office of Libya’s interim prime minister, Abdurrahim al-Keib, demanding back pay.
Putin’s return to presidency marred by Russian protests
Russian protesters have clashed with riot police in a violent demonstration against Vladimir Putin’s rule, on the eve of his return to the presidency.