Archive for the 'Europe' Category

Mosquito blood ‘identifies thief’

Monday, December 22nd, 2008
Police in Finland use human blood from a mosquito caught inside a stolen car to identify a suspect in the theft.

Pope praises Galileo’s astronomy

Sunday, December 21st, 2008
Pope Benedict XVI pays tribute to 17th-Century astronomer Galileo, who was forced by the Catholic Church to renounce his findings.

EU agrees deal on fishing quotas

Friday, December 19th, 2008
EU ministers raise next year's quota for North Sea cod, but tighten limits on other catches as many stocks are at risk.

Flightless Turkey?

Friday, December 19th, 2008
Vital Turkish bird haven under growing threat

EU leaders reach new climate deal

Friday, December 12th, 2008
EU leaders agree a package to fight global warming, but critics say concessions made to some nations will reduce its impact.