NATO unity threatened by defense budget and equipment shortfalls
NATO currently faces one of its biggest challenges away from the battlefield as concern about the budget shortfall which is plaguing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization threatens to drive a wedge between its members.
Europe unveils plan for greater prosperity
The EU has unveiled its '2020 strategy' to lead the continent away from economic crisis towards a greener, more prosperous future. However, part of the strategy has prompted concern from Germany.
Germany set to cut solar subsidy tariffs for power firms
Germany's government is set to cut tariffs that electricity companies have to pay for solar power. In the last decade, power firms have been obliged to pay more than the market rate for solar power sources.
Asia leading the way in wind energy
Latest figures from the World Wind Energy Association are out and they show quite positive results for Asia.
Greece backs new austerity plan
Greece announces a controversial package of tax rises and spending cuts to save 4.8bn euros and ease its budget crisis.
New Ukraine president inaugurated
Viktor Yanukovych is sworn in as Ukraine's new president, despite complaints from his main rival, PM Yulia Tymoshenko.
Turkish leaders in 'plot' summit
Turkey's leaders meet the head of the armed forces, Gen Ilker Basbug, after multiple arrests over an alleged military coup plot.
Turkey officers in 'coup' charges
Twenty military officers are formally charged in Turkey with attempting to overthrow the government.
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