Europe launches Venus space probe (RedNova)DARMSTADT, Germany (Reuters) - Europe's first space probe to Venus was launched on Wednesday, on a mission that aims to shed new light on Earth's closest planetary neighbor. From its Space Operations Center in Darmstadt, the European Space Agency said the 1.3 ton "Venus Express" probe
Travel warnings amid French violence (CNN.com)Riots that exploded from the suburbs of Paris and spread across France have prompted a flurry of warnings over the safety of Travel to one of Europe's busiest business destinations.