Barcelona : The world lost an outstanding painter as renowned Spanish painter Antoni Tapies died on Monday in Barcelona at the age of 88 years. Tapies was considered one of the most outstanding artists of his generation. He was a representative of the abstract expressionist genre. He excelled in painting, drawing, sculpture and art theory. [...]

British government environment minister Chris Huhne resigned on Friday after the announcement that he would have to face charges over dodging a speeding fine by having the penalty points put on the driving licence of his now estranged wife. The resignation of Chris Huhne, 57, triggered a limited reshuffle in Prime Minister David Cameron’s coalition [...]