Medvedev halts military action in Georgia

250 million Europeans on-line, but some areas lag

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Whistleblower threatens to reveal more MEPs' secrets

Paul van Buitenen, the former European Commission whistleblower who is now a Dutch MEP, has given notice that he will be making further allegations about the abuse of European Parliament allowances.

Green member states fight for tougher biofuel standards

Group of states demands greater greenhouse gas saving from biofuels to be used for transport.

Member states split over airline passenger data

Divisions could complicate further discussions on the retention of sensitive passenger information.