Maybe this is because Pakistan has an image problem in the west. Allegations of corruption and Pakistani links to terrorists targeting western forces in neighbouring Afghanistan have probably played their part in tightening the purse strings among Europeans. But while would-be donors try to shake off that nagging feeling that they shouldn’t be mixing politics with humanitarian aid, a Dutch journalist is questioning the role of aid organisations per se. Linda Polman has first-hand experiences of aid organisations operating in crisis regions. Her book titled "The Crisis Caravan" will be published in the US in September. In it she says that aid organisations in fact perpetuate humanitarian disasters. Neil King asked her how she came to this conclusion.

The Interior Minister announced earlier this week that France had dismantled over 100 illegal Roma camps and deported over 600 people back to Romania and Bulgaria since the clampdown began a month ago. Figures in the Catholic Church were especially vocal in their condemnation of the government. Even an address by Pope Benedict has been interpreted as a criticism of France. John Laurenson in Paris has the details.

It turns that the show, Quelli che...il Calcio, was not only scrolling the usual fan text messages across the bottom of the screen but also secret mob messages. A bit of an own goal for the popular show. Nancy Greenleese sent us this postcard about technology gone bad.

The event, held on Ukraine’s Black Sea coastline, originally started out back in 1992 as a kite-boarding and surfing competition. But over the years the DJs who provided the music for this event became a bigger attraction than the actual competitions. And today Kazantip also attracts an increasing number western party-goers. Our reporter Tom Wilson went along to find out what makes this festival so appealing.

It's a decision that the Kosovan government hopes will now allow it to get on with building a state. But one of the most controversial laws passed by the young government is one banning headscarves in public schools. The move has sparked protests among the population, which is around 90% Muslim. From Kosovo, Mark Lowen reports.

But there’s a sour note in the festive atmosphere. There have been endless rows concerning the official ceremonies between the country’s liberal president and government and the national opposition. As Rafal Kiepuszewski reports from Poland, the irony is that the two rival camps stem from the same original solidarity background.

In the city of Malaga in southern Spain, for instance, bullfighting is an integral part of the annual Feria festivities. And every August more than 9,000 people crowd into the city’s Malagueta bullring on a daily basis to watch the ancient battle of man against beast. Mariana Schroeder was there and has this report.

Fish foot spas are common in parts of Asia but are only now arriving in European countries. Dozens of fish nibble at customers' feet to exfoliate dead skin to give the latest pedicure in town. Olly Barratt has been dipping his toes in to test the water.

Hundreds of ships docked in the harbour and along the city's river, the Ij, and the spectacle attracted about 1.5 million visitors. SAIL Amsterdam only takes place every 5 years and it's an opportunity to see the latest in sailing technology or simply to catch a glimpse of nautical history. Cintia Taylor went along to find out more.