The ECB started buying government bonds on the financial markets on May 10th: precisely the step urged on it by EU politicians and big banks.

ECONOMIST: Charlemagne

This year marked an important step in the pursuit of our activities, with the 10th anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity, and the 40th anniversary of the Man and the Biosphere programme.

UNESCO: CULTURE

At that time, Ehud Olmert, Israel's prime minister, who is to step down after an election on February 10th, had hoped that air raids would silence the missile launchers.

ECONOMIST: Israel and Gaza