Europe:

European Businesses Says China Breaks Trade Rules
Complaints add to those made by US business leaders about worsening conditions for foreign companies

British Man Accused of Selling Missile Parts To Iran
Christopher Tappin, is fighting extradition request from US

UN FAO Calls Meeting to Discuss Rising Food Prices
Meeting will discuss the current situation and whether any action needs to be taken

Rights Group Says European Multinationals Violate US Workers' Rights
Human Rights Watch says European companies tow the line in Europe, but not in the United States

Money Key To Tackling Climate Change
Ministers from 45 countries meeting to discuss long-term financing of mitigation, adaptation measures needed to tackle climate change

Former British PM Reflects on Iraq War in Long-Awaited Memoir
Tony Blair says he does not regret his decision to take Britain to war in Iraq, but did not foresee nightmare that had unfolded there

Dutch Free Two Men Held in Terror Scare
Dutch prosecutors said tests conducted in the U.S. on the men's luggage did not show signs of explosive material

Italy, Libya Celebrate Second Anniversary of 'Friendship Treaty'
Despite criticism, Gadhafi visit to Italy drew praise from town where he plans investments

UNHCR Urges European Nations Not to Deport Iraqis
UN refugee agency says Iraqi asylum seekers are in need of international protection

Experts, Industry Leaders, Decision Makers Meet to Discuss World's Water Problems
Water problems discussed at an annual event called World Water Week in Stockholm

US, Netherlands Investigate Possible Airline Terror Plot
Dutch authorities say two Yemeni men arrested after taking flight from US to Amsterdam suspected of conspiring to commit terrorism

Activists Detained at Russian Rights Protest
Among those detained were several prominent activists, including opposition politician, former Deputy Prime Minister Boris Nemtsov

Iranian Media Says French First Lady Deserves Death
Attacks surface after Carla Bruni-Sarkozy condemned Iran's decision to stone Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani to death for adultery

Environmental Group says EU Biofuel Targets Create Land-Grab in Africa
An international network of environmental groups, is criticizing the European Union for driving land acquisition by foreign companies.

Russian Mini-Sub Finds Possible Czarist Gold
Attempts to pick up the shiny metal objects with a mechanical arm 400 meters below Lake Baikal's surface have failed so far

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