Tens of thousands march in Brussels over austerity | Reuters

European workers and trade union representatives take part in the ''No to austerity'' protest to demand better job protection in Brussels September 29, 2010.

Credit: Reuters/Yves Herman

By David Brunnstrom

BRUSSELS | Wed Sep 29, 2010 2:53pm BST

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people marched through Brussels on Wednesday on a day of protests across Europe against government austerity measures, which unions say will slow economic recovery and punish the poor.

Defence Secretary Fox warns against deep cuts | Reuters

A handout photograph from the Royal marines shows members of 42 Commando during Operation Aabi Toorah (Blue Sword) in Helmand province in southern Afghanistan in an image released March 19, 2009.
Credit: Reuters/MOD/Crown Copyright/Handout
By Peter Griffiths
LONDON | Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:38pm BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Defence Secretary ...

North Korea's first family readies for succession | Reuters

By Jack Kim and Jeremy Laurence

SEOUL | Wed Sep 29, 2010 1:25pm BST

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea's iron ruler Kim Jong-il has anointed his youngest son as successor to lead the isolated state, whose collapsing economy and bid to become a nuclear weapons power pose major threats to the region.

Danny Boyle to receive British film honour | Reuters

Danny Boyle arrives at the 62nd Annual Directors Guild of America Awards in Los Angeles January 30, 2010.
Credit: Reuters/Danny Moloshok
LONDON | Wed Sep 29, 2010 11:07am BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Oscar-winning "Slumdog Millionaire" director Danny Boyle will receive a fellowship from the British Film Institute, its highest honour, the organisation said on Wednesday.

Salman Butt appeals suspension from playing | Reuters

Pakistani cricketer Salman Butt (C) arrives at the Pakistan High Commission in London in this September 2, 2010 file photo. REUTERS/Paul Hackett/Files
Pakistani cricketer Salman Butt (C) arrives at the Pakistan High Commission in London in this September 2, 2010 file photo.
Credit: Reuters/Paul Hackett/Files
LONDON | Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:50pm BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Pakistan cricket ..

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Lindsay Lohan reported back in rehab | Reuters

LOS ANGELES | Tue Sep 28, 2010 9:53pm BST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Lindsay Lohan voluntarily checked herself into rehab on Tuesday for the fifth time in three years, celebrity news websites reported.

North Korea leader's son seen set for succession | Reuters

By Jack Kim
SEOUL | Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:52am BST
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-il's son, Jong-un, became his second in command at the ruling Workers' Party's powerful Central Military Commission on Wednesday, teeing...

Chelsea expose gulf in class with Marseille | Reuters

By Mike Collett
LONDON | Tue Sep 28, 2010 11:19pm BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Premier League Chelsea exposed a gulf in class when they defeated French champions Olympique Marseille 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League group stage on Tuesday.

Bullish Monty takes early honours in Ryder Cup buildup | Reuters

By Mark Lamport-Stokes
NEWPORT, Wales | Tue Sep 28, 2010 8:38pm BST
NEWPORT, Wales (Reuters) - If early points were being handed out to the respective captains at this week's Ryder Cup, Europe's Colin Montgomerie would have established a clear advantage over his American counterpart Corey Pavin.