Telegraph.co.uk'There is no 'corruption-free' zone in Europe,' says EU commissionTelegraph.co.ukCorruption across the Europe costs £99 billion (€120bn) a year, the European Commission has estimated in a report that urged Britain to do more to fight foreign bribery. In its first annual report, the commission declined to set out any ranking of corruption ...Corruption costs EU economies more than $160B a yearCTV NewsEU corruption report's big offenders: Romania, BulgariaChristian Science Monitor'Breathtaking' EU corruption costs 120 bn euros a yearDAWN.comSky News -New York Times -Businessweekall 142 news articles »

NDTVStudent kills two in Moscow school hostage dramaNDTVMoscow: A rifle-wielding student killed a teacher and a policeman on Monday in a Moscow school hostage drama that unfolded amid security jitters preceding this week's Sochi Winter Olympic Games. Witnesses said the suspect - described as a "straight-A" ...Student kills two in Moscow school in possible revenge attackswissinfo.chTwo killed in shooting at schoolBelfast TelegraphMoscow school gunman "neutralised" after killing two: ReportEconomic Timesall 343 news articles »

Vancouver SunUN chief Ban Ki-moon to take part in the opening of Winter Olympics in Sochi on ...Edmonton JournalThe United Nations says Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will take part in Friday's opening of the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. U.N. spokesman Martin Nesirky said Monday that while in Sochi Ban will hold bilateral meetings with world leaders also ...UN chief Ban to attend Sochi opening ceremonyReuters UKClimate change may make it harder to find Winter Olympic host citiesMirror.co.ukSochi Organizers: Hotel Rooms Undergoing 'Final Testing'Wall Street JournalCBSSports.com -Today.com (blog) -The Moscow Timesall 964 news articles »

Bangkok Post'Breathtaking' EU corruption costs 120 bn euros a yearBangkok PostCorruption across the European Union's 28 countries costs about 120 billion euros ($162 billion) per year -- a "breathtaking" sum equal to the EU's entire annual budget, EU Home Affairs Commissioner Cecilia Malmstroem said Monday. One in 12 EU citizens ...EU corruption report's big offenders: Romania, BulgariaChristian Science Monitor'Corruption costs EU $162bn a year'Independent OnlineUK Defence Firms 'Vulnerable' To CorruptionSky NewsNew York Times -CTV News -Businessweekall 135 news articles »

Washington PostSeahawks fans celebrate Super Bowl victory in streets of SeattleRTThousands of Seattle Seahawks fans have been celebrating victory in Sunday's Super Bowl. The Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos 43-8, winning their first Super Bowl title. Fireworks colored the night sky near the most famous Seattle landmark, the Needle, ...Denver's Night Starts Bad, Turns Awful, Ends MiserablyWall Street Journal (blog)Marshawn Lynch Won't Talk To The Media But He Sure Will Dance For Them ...Huffington PostDefense wins, both on diamond and gridironMLB.comNew Zealand Herald -NFL.com -Los Angeles Timesall 7,942 news articles »

RTRussian School Standoff Ends After Student Kills Two PeopleSan Francisco Chronicle(Updates with details of attack in third paragraph.) Feb. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Russian police freed 20 students taken hostage in a Moscow school by an armed classmate after he killed a teacher and an officer dispatched to the scene. The suspected assailant, who ...Two slain during hostage drama at Moscow schoolTaipei TimesRaw: Teacher killed in Russian school shootingUSA TODAY'Student' gunman arrested after shooting dead police officer and teacherMetroBusinessweek -Toronto Sun -Independent Onlineall 336 news articles »

Aljazeera.comNelson Mandela's will worth $4.1mAljazeera.comDetails of will released two months after his death, with his estate divided between family, friends, schools and ANC. Last updated: 03 Feb 2014 16:44. Email Article. Print Article. Share article. Send Feedback. The reading of the will was "charged with ...Mandela leaves portion of royalties to ANC to educate public on its policiesBDliveBizos: Mandela was unselfishNews24Nelson Mandela leaves $4.1 million estate to family members, othersNBCNews.comWall Street Journal -Toronto Sun -Daily News & Analysisall 306 news articles »

Guardian Liberty VoiceFacebook Has Changed Lives Over the Last DecadeGuardian Liberty VoiceFacebook has been around for the last decade and has changed lives considerably over that time. In celebration of its 10th birthday, it's worth looking into the different ways people think, react and act, due to the social networking website. 1. People Connect ...Mobile Asia holds key to Facebook's future growthChannel News Asiaall 276 news articles »

Washington PostEgyptian TV airs arrest of Al Jazeera reportersWashington PostCAIRO — A private Egyptian television channel has aired what it called exclusive footage of the December arrest and interrogation of two Al Jazeera English journalists, who are now being held in a high-security prison awaiting trial on terrorism-related ...Kenya journalists to demand release Al Jazeera colleagues at Egyptian EmbassyThe Standard Digital NewsEgypt court adjourns trial of Brotherhood leaderBusiness StandardEgypt fires a warning shot at the foreign pressChristian Science MonitorDaily News Egyptall 209 news articles »

MetroPhilip Seymour Hoffman looked 'dishevelled and pasty' during last public ...MetroPhilip Seymour Hoffman reportedly looked 'dishevelled and pasty' during his last public appearance at Sundance Film Festival. The actor, who died of a suspected drugs overdose aged 46, stepped out on the red carpet to promote his new film God's Pocket ...Officials to Announce Cause of Philip Seymour Hoffman's DeathKUGNHollywood stars pay tribute to HoffmaniAfrica.comAustralians remember Philip HoffmanSky News AustraliaNew Zealand Heraldall 3,286 news articles »

The IndependentFacebook is 10: What's next for the social network?The IndependentWhen researchers from Princeton University published a paper earlier this year suggesting that Facebook might lose 80 per cent of its users by 2017, the internet roared in anticipation. Despite the fact that the work was incredibly speculative (a point that was ...Facebook at 10: Zuckerberg pushing for change [San Jose Mercury News :: ]BusinessweekIn first 10 years, Facebook coped brilliantlygulfnews.comall 258 news articles »

Goal.comAtletico Madrid go top, 10-man Real held in BilbaoTaipei TimesAtletico Madrid's Juanfran, left, vies for the ball with Real Sociedad's Jose Angel in their La Liga match at the Vicente Calderon in Madrid on Sunday. Photo: Reuters. 1; 2. Atletico Madrid took advantage of Barcelona's slipup to go top of La Liga with a 4-0 ...5 things to know about the Copa del Rey semifinalsNew Zealand HeraldAtlético Madrid and Valencia combined to end several long streaks in La LigaPhilly.comVilla major doubt for Real Madrid clashGoal.comBBC Sport -Zee Newsall 220 news articles »

NEWS.com.auFacebook rejects video drink dare banHerald SunFACEBOOK has rejected calls by Irish authorities to ban pages and videos linked to a "neknomination" drinking craze, supposedly originating in Australia, despite one death in Ireland being linked to the online dare. Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte ...Minister calls for 'Neknomination' Facebook banIrish Timesall 142 news articles »

A lot to dislike about Facebook, but it doesn't keep users away: SurveyStraits TimesWASHINGTON (AFP) - There's a lot that users dislike about Facebook, but that hasn't kept people off the world's biggest social network. A survey released on Monday found more than half of Americans who use Facebook are turned off by the notion that ...and more »

From a kiss to a war of wordseNCAHelen Zille (right), leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA), and Mamphela Ramphele, leader of AgangSA, could not have trumpeted one another's reputations more eagerly, in what in retrospect sounds like fulsome compliments, as “visionary leaders”. Picture: ...and more »

Stop these drink dares now . . . before someone else diesHerald.ieA GRIEVING father has said the NekNominations craze "has to stop now" after the drinking game was linked to two deaths in 48 hours. Also in this section. Drink-driving crackdown as 1,545 stopped · Decision on ESB Georgian revamp set to be deferred ...and more »

TravelDailyNews Asia-PacificSome relief for Bangkok after the election…TravelDailyNews Asia-PacificFeared violence during Thailand's election last Sunday did not materialize. With the anti-government protesters gathering some of their forces at Lumpini Park in Central Bangkok, Bangkok starts to go back slowly to a more normal life. BANGKOK- Every side ...Thai elections fail to end antigovernment protestsChristian Science MonitorBangkok tourists warned as election disruptedTelegraph.co.ukall 164 news articles »

The CourierQueen to make state visit to FranceThe CourierThe Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are to travel to Normandy to attend events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings, Buckingham Palace has said. The engagements will form part of a three-day state visit to France in June, being made ...Queen Elizabeth II to Visit France for D-Day 70th AnniversaryNaharnetall 77 news articles »

We can't beat cancer with drugs alone; prevention crucial: WHOReuters IndiaLONDON (Reuters) - Governments must make better use of vaccines and preventative public health policies in the fight against cancer as treatment alone cannot stem the disease, a World Health Organization (WHO) agency said on Monday. The WHO's ...and more »

CTV NewsNew fears follow Thai electionAljazeera.comWith analysts saying the poll is unlikely to calm tensions in Bangkok, officials fear a military or judicial coup. Carlos Sardina Galache Last updated: 03 Feb 2014 15:09. Email Article. Print Article. Share article. Send Feedback ...Some relief for Bangkok after the election…TravelDailyNews Asia-PacificStandoff between Thai govt, protesters intensifies after pollsBusiness StandardThailand travel advice: Violence mars Bangkok elections but tourism chiefs say ...Daily MailNew Straits Times -The Star Online -Forbesall 179 news articles »