Ukraine 'must live without fear'
The US vice-president reassures Ukraine that the US has a "deep and abiding interest" in the country's security.

US delivers aid to Georgian port
A US Navy warship carrying humanitarian aid arrives in the Georgian port of Poti, where Russian troops are still deployed.

Swede 'held in cabin for years'
A woman may have been locked up in a cabin in southern Sweden for nine years, local newspapers report.

UK food prices show 8.3% increase
UK food prices have risen by 8.3% on average since January, with meat and fish up 23%, according to a study for the BBC.

Easyjet's passenger numbers rise
Easyjet says the number of passengers it flew in August this year rose 24% on August 2007.

Sarkozy joins Middle East talks
French President Nicolas Sarkozy meets regional leaders in Syria in a bid to boost efforts towards Middle East peace.

Russian rescue team reaches scientist
A woman is airlifted to safety in Russia - after a distress signal was picked up at a Scottish RAF base.

Eurozone rates on hold at 4.25%
The European Central Bank keeps eurozone interest rates at 4.25% after its latest meeting.

Workaholic? Guess who works the longest hours in Europe....
UK workers are among the hardest working people in Europe, with only Romanians and Bulgarians putting in longer hours, new research shows.

No sweet-talking: Czech EU slogan hits a sour note
A campaign slogan ahead of the Czech presidency of the EU could be interpreted as euro-sceptic , Rob Cameron reports.

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Athletics: Bolt to race Powell & Gay
Olympic 100m champion Usain Bolt faces Asafa Powell but not Tyson Gay in Brussels, with Christine Ohuruogu also in action on Friday.

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Djokovic sets up Federer showdown
Novak Djokovic beats Andy Roddick in four sets and will now meet defending champion Roger Federer for a place in the US Open final.

Greek tragedy
Challenging views on organ donation to save lives

Ukraine voices
Website readers respond to political turmoil in Kiev

War spoils
Images from Afghanistan spark anger in France

Tenuous duo
Years of rivalry behind supposed Ukraine allies

Danish-German bridge link agreed
Denmark and Germany sign an agreement to build a bridge between their two countries over a stretch of the Baltic Sea.

Roman Empire 'raised HIV threat'
The spread of the Roman Empire through Europe may explain why those living in its former colonies are more vulnerable to HIV.

BP moves to settle Russia dispute
BP signs an agreement with its Russian partner aimed at solving a festering dispute at joint venture TNK-BP.

Strasbourg stays closed for MEPs
The European Parliament building in Strasbourg, temporarily closed when a ceiling collapsed, will not be ready for a second session of parliament, officials say.

Four arrests in Irish crime gang raid
Dutch police arrest three men and a woman as part of an international investigation into an Irish crime gang.

Europe court allows Somali asset release
Europe's highest court overturns a ruling to freeze the funds of a Somali money-transfer firm.

Ukraine in snap election warning
Ukraine's president threatens to dissolve parliament and call elections after the collapse of the country's ruling coalition.

Black to green
Germany pilots technology to clean up coal power

One-way ticket
Spain's radical plan for out of work migrants

Sense of identity
Hungarian film director grapples with his Roma roots

Spilling over
Could Crimea become the new cold front?

Islands give Finns treaty problem
The autonomous Aland Islands off Finland are yet to vote on the EU Lisbon Treaty - and a No would add to the EU's treaty woes.

Georgia fails to escape past
A modern country dragged back into its own history

Eurozone economy shrinks by 0.2%
Lower private spending and investment prompted the eurozone to contract in the second quarter, data shows.

Georgia negotiates $750m IMF loan
The IMF is set to give Georgia a $750m loan to help tackle the economic damage from its conflict with Russia.