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EU must extend Syria arms embargo: Oxfam

EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels next week must extend the arms embargo on Syria and push for a political solution to the country's civil war, British-based charity Oxfam said Friday.

Germany 'most popular country' in the world: poll

Germany is the most popular country in the world despite well-publicised protests against its insistence on austerity measures within the European Union, an annual poll for the BBC World Service revealed on Thursday.

Five Kosovo ex-guerrillas arrested in war crimes probe

Police on Thursday arrested five ethnic Albanian former guerrillas suspected of war crimes against civilians during the 1998-99 conflict in Kosovo, the EU rule of law mission said.

Kosovo's ex-anti-graft prosecutor jailed for bribe

A European Union-run court on Thursday sentenced Kosovo's former top anti-graft prosecutor to five years in prison for corruption, said the EU's rule-of-law mission.

Being 'very open for business' important to Dublin: Irish PM

Being "very open for business" is important for Irish jobs, Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny said on Thursday as Dublin faced heat from the United States over a tax dispute involving Apple.

Euro-MPs back US trade talks, but with 'cultural' exceptions

MEPs have voted for cultural and audiovisual services to be excluded from upcoming talks on what would be the world's largest free trade deal with the United States, which insists there should be no exceptions.

Lithuania approves growing hemp for textiles

Lithuania on Thursday legalised growing hemp as of January for the industrial-scale production of textiles, making it the last of the EU's 27 members to give it the green light.

EU drops mooted ban on olive oil in jugs in restaurants

The European Commission withdrew on Thursday a planned ban on restaurants serving olive oil in jugs on diners' tables pending consultations with the industry and consumers.

EU accepts deal with Air Canada, United, Lufthansa

The European Commission said on Thursday it had accepted and would make legally binding the commitments made by Star Alliance members Air Canada, United and Lufthansa to satisfy its anti-trust concerns on the New York-Frankfurt route.

EU seeks China investment accord as first step to free trade deal

The EU wants to negotiate an investment protection accord as a first step towards a wider Free Trade Agreement with China, one of its biggest trading partners despite a series of tit-for-tat disputes.

A52 eastbound between A6011 and A46 | Eastbound | Roadworks

On the A52 eastbound between the junctions with the A6011 and the A46, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks , between 8 pm and 6 am, from 22 April 2013 to 31 May 2013.

A52 westbound between A46 and A6011 | Westbound | Roadworks

On the A52 westbound between the junctions with the A46 and the A6011, minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks , between 8 pm and 6 am, from 22 May 2013 to 31 May 2013.

M1 southbound between J23A and J23 | Southbound | Roadworks

On the M1 southbound between junctions J23A and J23, expect delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks closing two lanes, from 8 pm on 29 May 2013 to 6 am on 30 May 2013.

A5 at the junction with the A428 | Unknown | Roadworks

At the junction of the A5 and the A428 Rugby North , minor delays can be expected at peak times due to roadworks closing one lane, from 9 pm on 23 May 2013 to 5 am on 24 May 2013.

M1 southbound between J22 and J21A | Southbound | Resurfacing

On the M1 southbound between junctions J22 and J21A, expect delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to carriageway resurfacing closing two lanes, from 8 pm on 30 May 2013 to 6 am on 31 May 2013.

M1 northbound between J20 and J21 | Northbound | Roadworks

On the M1 northbound between junctions J20 and J21, expect delays of up to 10 mins at peak times due to roadworks closing two lanes, from 8 pm on 28 May 2013 to 5 am on 29 May 2013.

A46 southbound exit for A5630 | Southbound | Roadworks

The A46 from Lincoln towards Leicester exit slip to the A5630 will be closed , due to roadworks, between 8 pm and 6 am, from 28 May 2013 to 2 June 2013.

A46 northbound exit for A5630 | Northbound | Roadworks

The A46 from Leicester towards Lincoln exit slip to the A5630 will be closed , due to roadworks, between 8 pm and 6 am, from 28 May 2013 to 2 June 2013.

A453 at the junction with the A42 | Unknown | Resurfacing

The junction of the A453 and the A42 will be closed , due to carriageway resurfacing, between 10 pm and 6 am, from 29 May 2013 to 1 June 2013.

link road from A453 southbound to M1 J23A | Southbound | Resurfacing

The M1 southbound entry slip at junction J23A will be closed , due to carriageway resurfacing, between 10 pm and 6 am, from 29 May 2013 to 1 June 2013.

Mother of fallen soldier brands Woolwich attackers "attention seekers"

The mother of the 100th solider to die in Afghanistan has branded the two men suspected of murdering a serviceman in the street “attention seekers”.

Seaford parents warned to keep eye on children after break-in

Thieves broke into a community centre and stole cushions which they then set alight.

Political coup to oust Brighton and Hove council leader fails

A political coup to oust a council leader has failed after opposition parties refused to back plotters from the city's ruling Green Party.

Open day at well-being centre in Hove

A clinic is changing its name and holding an open day.

Sussex Boat owners urged to carry out safety checks

Boat owners are being urged to carry out vital safety checks to ensure their boats are safe from fire and carbon monoxide poisoning before heading back on the water this summer.

Sussex mum of eight guilty of £350,000 benefit fraud

A mother-of-eight has been found guilty of fraudulently receiving more than £350,000 in benefits and tax credits by claiming some of her children had disabilities and conditions.

Plans for rooftop gardens in Brighton and Hove

Gardens on rooftops and community vegetable patches have been included in nearly half of plans for new homes in Brighton and Hove.

Seven-year-old Jake becomes detective and helps reunite Brighton mum with precious snaps

A mother feared precious photos of the birth of her second child had been lost in the wind – only for a stranger to track her down almost a year later.

How's that for some change! Archaeologists discover 700-year-old coin in Lewes dig

A historic coin that dates back more than 700 years has been excavated at an archaeological dig.

Eastbourne father and son councillors set to become Chinese television stars

Chinese television is to feature two independent councillors on the small screen.

ASC opens new 'Wine Residence' in Shanghai

ASC Fine Wines, one of China's biggest importers, has just opened a new club or 'Wine Residence' in Shanghai.

Bordeaux 2012: Figeac drops 33% on 2011 as en primeur campaign draws to a close

The 2012 en primeur campaign has entered its final stages with the release of Vieux Chateau Certan, L’Eglise Clinet, Leoville Las Cases, Brane Cantenac, Figeac and Léoville Poyferré.

Jacky Lorenzetti buys Chateau Behere vines

Property magnate Jacky Lorenzetti has beaten at least one First Growth in a fierce bidding war for Pauillac estate Chateau Béheré, whose vineyards lie next door to Chateau Mouton-Rothschild.

Dom Perignon 2004 selling out within hours of release say merchants

London’s wine merchants were delighted on Thursday morning to get a preview of Dom Perignon 2004 â€" as one said, ‘Finally, something we can sell’ after the lacklustre Bordeaux en primeur campaign.

Pomerol's Chateau La Commanderie sold for €8m

Chateau La Commanderie in Pomerol has been sold to a young Hong Kong couple, Andrew and Melody Kuk.

Lurton and Dubourdieu team up for Winter Olympic wines

Two new wines from Pierre Lurton and Denis Dubourdieu have been released to raise up to £100,000 for the British Winter Olympics Skeleton bobsleigh squad.

Sideways author sets sights on Broadway as chances of film sequel diminish

Rex Pickett’s play of his film Sideways is a step closer to Broadway after he recruited award-winning director Des McAnuff, but prospects for a big-screen sequel remain small.

Bordeaux 2012: Ausone, Cheval Blanc, Cos d’Estournel release below 2011 price

Chateau Ausone is ‘an unqualified success’ with a price drop of 28%, wine merchants say.

Jackson Family consolidates Oregon holdings

Jackson Family Wines is aiming to increase its production of ‘world class’ Pinot Noir with the purchase of a number of vineyards in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

London court hears brother and sister accused of £4.5m wine fraud

A 38-year-old man, his sister and two others have been charged with two counts of conspiracy to defraud and one count of money laundering.