EU enters new era with deal on historic accord
The European Union entered a new era last night after the leaders of its 25 member-states agreed a constitutional treaty, write Denis Staunton and Deaglán De Bréadún in Brussels.
5.5% pay deal agreed after marathon session
Tens of thousands of private-sector workers stand to receive a pay increase next month following the conclusion of a new national wage agreement.
US citizens urged to leave Saudi after hostage beheaded
The US government has strongly urged all its citizens to leave Saudi Arabia after an al-Qaeda group there beheaded the kidnapped US hostage, Paul Johnson, writes Conor O'Clery in New York.