German airspace closed until Tuesday morning
Germany's aviation authority has announced that the country's airspace will remain closed until at least 2 a.m. local time on Tuesday. However, EU transport ministers are to discuss the possible reopening of airspace.
Russia considering gas discount for Ukraine
Russia said it's considering a gas discount for Ukraine in exchange for being allowed to participate in Ukrainian energy projects.
Russia must have role in Europe-based missile defence system, says Nato chief
Russia must play a central role in plans for a missile defence system in Europe, Nato's top official will tell a meeting of alliance foreign ministers this week.
Following death of Kaczynski, great powers vie for influence in Poland
The volcanic ash cloud that has enveloped Europe and closed nearly all of the continent’s airports forced world leaders, including US President Barack Obama, French President Nicholas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, to abandon plans to attend the funeral of Polish President Lech Kaczynski.
Country profile: Georgia
Georgia is part of the mountain gateway between Europe and Central Asia, bordered by Russia to the north and Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan to the south.
Army moves into key Bangkok area
The Thai army moves into the business district of Bangkok to prevent anti-government protesters entering the area.
Kaczynski family says no funeral postponement despite airport closures
The enormous cloud of volcanic ash coming from Iceland has caused Europe's largest air travel disruption since World War II, threatening the attendance of some foreign leaders at the Polish president's funeral on Sunday.
Volcanic ash grounds flights across much of Europe
Air traffic across Europe remained suspended Saturday as a huge cloud of volcanic ash from Iceland turned most of the continent into a no-fly zone. More than 15 countries have imposed flight bans, causing travel chaos.
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