"Father of IVF" gets the Nobel prize
The British scientist whose pioneering work on fertility led to the birth of the world's first so-called "test-tube" baby has been awarded the Nobel… euronews.net |
hr4O Chemical tanker towed to shore
Rescue ships have saved a chemical tanker adrift France's Atlantic coast after it collided with a freighter, forcing its crew to abandon ship. The… euronews.net |
Italian PM investigated for tax evasion
ITALIAN prosecutors have launched an investigation into Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for tax evasion linked to his Mediaset media empire, it has emerged. news.com.au |
Robert Katz, Who Wrote About Nazi Massacre in Italy, Dies at 77
Mr. Katz incurred the wrath of the Vatican when he accused Pope Pius XII of knowing in advance of the Ardeatine Caves massacre and failing to act. feeds.nytimes.com |
Bank of Ireland to Raise Funds
The Bank of Ireland and Irish Life & Permanent Group are launching capital-raising drives to meet the terms of the country's multibillion-euro bailout. Separately, Central Bank of Ireland Gov. Patrick Honohan said there is no indication that Irish banks have further big hidden losses on their books. online.wsj.com |