The Irish government has agreed to pay up 58 million euros to hundreds of women forced to work at the Catholic Church's notorious Magdalene Laundries after a report found that a quarter of them were sent there by the Irish state.more
Station ZDF showed yesterday night a documentary "The struggle for survival", presenting a brief history of Poland under German occupation during World War II.more
The Sirena Seways ferry struck the quay at Parkeston near Harwich in Essex just after midday today. The water it was taking on was quickly stopped.more
The so-called Naked Rambler has been jailed once again, this time for 11 months, after he defied an order banning him from appearing in public unclothed.more
The British royal family has joined retailers in offering baby products to mark the arrival of the royal heir, as analysts estimate baby fever could boost the economy by 240m pounds. more
Palikot's Movement wants to increase the number of established companies by introducing an exemption from pension contributions and income tax in the first 90 days of a company's existence.more
A jobless mother-of-seven sparked disbelief yesterday by complaining about a threat to her 2,647 pound monthly benefits under the new Government welfare caps.more