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Greek police say a weapon that left a shot policeman in critical condition is linked to an anti-US militant group.

Two German children aged six and seven are stopped by police on their way to Africa for a secret “wedding” in the sun.

Ana Ivanovic kicks off the WTA-ATP Tour season with victory in the first round of the Brisbane International.

An Estonian court clears four ethnic Russians of provoking riots after a Soviet-era war memorial was moved in 2007.

A number of firms owned by Waterford Wedgwood enter administration, as the parent firm appoints a receiver.

Ukraine warns of serious problems with gas supplies for EU countries if its dispute with Russia is not settled soon.

Russian gas giant Gazprom tells the BBC that it can no longer depend on Ukraine as a transit route to the EU.

More than 30 artworks, including prints by Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso, have been stolen from a gallery in Berlin.

European shares make good gains on the first day of trading in 2009 after record falls last year, amid warnings the gains won’t last.

The Vatican will no longer automatically adopt laws passed by Italy, because of possible conflicts with Church principles.