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Most had common ancestors living just 1,000 years ago (file pic)

Europeans more closely related - study

Scientists found that most Europeans had common ancestors living just 1,000 years ago.

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Environmentalists have welcomed the move

EU moves to protect bees video

The European Union plans to restrict the use of three pesticides to better protect dwindling bee populations.

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Delegates arrive for an International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) plenary session during the IMF and World Bank spring meetings in Washington (Reuters)

Finance leaders issue sombre assessment

World finance leaders issued a sombre assessment on Saturday of the global economy, saying the recovery remains uneven with growth and jobs in short supply.

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Europe's auto market is in freefall (Reuters)

European car sales plummet video

The European car industry has fallen victim to the region's widening recession and soaring unemployment.

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Luxembourg agrees to fight tax cheats video

Luxembourg is to start exchanging information with the rest of Europe to help fight tax evasion.

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Heavy equipment is used to clear the tarmac from snow at the Fraport airport in Frankfurt (Reuters)

Snow ties up Europe video

A sudden dump of oddly late snowfall on Western Europe has closed roads

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A British Airways aircraft takes off after snowfall at Heathrow airport in London (Reuters)

Flights frozen as snow hits UK, Europe video

Hundreds of flights were cancelled in Britain, France and Germany as snow and ice blanketed Western Europe.

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Former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko (AAP)

The week in Europe with Melissa Davies video

Six years ago the world was fascinated by a story which read like a script to a movie thriller.

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David Cameron (AAP)

The week in Europe with Melissa Davies video

British Prime Minister David Cameron has reportedly ruffled a few feathers as EU budget talks get underway in Brussels.

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British Foreign Minister William Hague (AAP)

The week in Europe with Melissa Davies video

Britain's Foreign Secretary has blamed Hamas for the escalation in violence from the Gaza strip.

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German chancellor Angela Merkel with Finnish president Sauli Niinisto  (Reuters)

Europe turns corner on financial crisis

The worst of Europe's financial crisis appears to be over.

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UK Prime Minister David Cameron (AAP)

The week in Europe with Melissa Davies video

British Prime Minister David Cameron is concerned there's a witch-hunt against gay people in Britain because of child abuse allegations online.

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China's Premier Wen Jiabao (Reuters)

Plan needed to solve Europe woes - China

China's premier told a summit of Asian and European leaders Monday that major economic institutions need a clear and reliable plan.

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British Prime Minister David Cameron (AAP)

The week in Europe with Melissa Davies video

Unemployment in Europe is at an all-time high with 18.5 million people out of work according to the latest count.

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The European wine harvest accounts for 62 percent of worldwide wine production

Europe wine harvest worst in 50 years

The European wine harvest has a global impact since it accounts for some 62 percent of the worldwide wine production.

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Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond and Prime Minister David Cameron shake hands after signing a referendum agreement (AAP)

The week in Europe with Melissa Davies video

It's an historic day for Scotland as an agreement has been signed to allow the people of Scotland to decide whether they should become an independent country.

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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (Reuters)

Euro rises ahead of Fed meeting

The euro rose to four-month high against the dollar Tuesday as traders wait to see if the Federal Reserve will announce additional steps to help the US economy later this week.

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European Central Bank headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany (Reuters file)

ECB to buy unlimited govt bonds video

The European Central Bank has unveiled its most ambitious plan yet to halt Europe's financial crisis with a pledge to buy unlimited government bonds.

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Last month Barclays was fined $290 million pounds by British and American regulators (AAP)

Europe should follow NZ's rates model - Bankers' Association video

The United States is to question another seven banks for alleged manipulation of Libor, the interest rate they use to lend money to each other.

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The eurozone is grappling with sky-high debt (Reuters)

Europe heading for recession video

Official figures show Europe is edging closer to recession, dragged down by the crippling debt problems of the 17 countries that use the euro.

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