World

  • RELEVANCE (12 HRS)
    sort drop down

C4 Dispatches films honoured

Orphans of Burma's Cyclone and Saving Africa's Witch Children honoured at awards for freelance cameramen Two films shown on Channel 4's Dispatches won recognition at the Rory Peck awards last night. Orphans of Burma's Cyclone,...

powered by

Sikh campaigner set to join the BNP

Rajinder Singh says he supports far-right party's anti-Islam stance A Sikh man who has campaigned for the BNP in support of its anti-Islam stance has been put forward to be the party's first non-white member. Rajinder Singh,...

powered by

'Europe has shown it wants to be a supersize Switzerland'

The mood in Brussels is bleak as experts agree politicking has triumphed over ambition in the appointment of two new leaders, writes Ian Traynor Europe's hopes of translating its economic power into global political clout have...

powered by

Woop! Woop!

Shy FX's jungle landmark, Sound of the Beast, was one of the big tunes of the 1994 Notting Hill Carnival. It had roots in the past, but the police sirens and dive-bombing bass created a truly modern noise Like the Clash's White...

powered by

Sand dams voted best solution in public debate

Technique developed by the Chinese centuries ago has potential to give up to 3 million people access to clean water in the drylands of Africa, winner says A 400-year-old water-saving technique that could save millions of people...

powered by

Van Rompuy-Ashton appointment: The EU has opted for the quiet life

After a turbulent 500 years it is understandable – I sometimes feel like putting my feet up too – but it is a mistake It's not true that last night's appointments at the EU's Brussels conclave are without historic precedence....

powered by

Skills shortage dents green credentials

• Shortage threatens low-carbon targets, argues business group • Gap comes as demand for scientists and engineers increasing Britain lacks the skills or training facilities to make the successful transition to a low-carbon...

powered by

Universities 'face tougher times'

English universities are in danger of falling behind those in other countries for want of investment, the head of the funding council has said. Sir Alan Langlands, chief executive of the Higher Education Funding Council for...

powered by

Freed Spanish boat in Seychelles

Nov 20 - The hijacked Spanish trawler "Alakrana" arrives in the Seychelles after the boat and crew were released. The crew were held hostage by Somali pirates for 48 days. Lee Marzel reports. No videos currently selected. Click...

powered by

Where are all the MPs? They're watching it on TV, too

The televising of the Commons, begun 20 years ago, was inevitable – but it has diminished the chamber Is it really 20 years since they fitted new, brighter lights above the chamber of the Commons , drove out those atmospheric,...

powered by
1 2 3 4 5 next »