europe
British PM and Labor leader spar over Brexit in first election debate
World
November 20, 2019
British PM and Labor leader spar over Brexit in first election debate
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labor leader Jeremy Corbyn traded blows Tuesday over Brexit and the health system as…
Sisi discusses Egypt’s anti-terrorism vision with German parliament
Egypt
November 19, 2019
Sisi discusses Egypt’s anti-terrorism vision with German parliament
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday visited the Reichstag building, the historic seat of the German parliament, where he…
Asian markets mixed as dealers eye trade talks, Hong Kong rallies
World
November 18, 2019
Asian markets mixed as dealers eye trade talks, Hong Kong rallies
Asian markets were mixed Monday on broad optimism that China and the United States are close to a mini trade…
French ‘yellow vests’ shut down top Paris department store
World
November 18, 2019
French ‘yellow vests’ shut down top Paris department store
French “yellow vest” demonstrators occupied a top Parisian department store on Sunday, a day after clashes in the capital on…
Inundated Venice braced for more flooding, strong winds
World
November 16, 2019
Inundated Venice braced for more flooding, strong winds
Venice was on red alert for more floods and fierce winds on Saturday after an exceptionally high tide swamped the…
France’s yellow vests seek show of strength for anniversary
World
November 16, 2019
France’s yellow vests seek show of strength for anniversary
French “yellow vest” protesters are planning a series of nationwide demonstrations this weekend in a bid to show the government…
Venetian anger after historic flood devastates city
World
November 13, 2019
Venetian anger after historic flood devastates city
Venetians woke Wednesday to devastating scenes after the highest tide in 50 years washed through the historic Italian city, beaching…
European Investment Bank’s investments in Egypt reach €9 billion
Business
November 13, 2019
European Investment Bank’s investments in Egypt reach €9 billion
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will enhance its partnership with Egypt to fund infrastructure projects and small and medium sized…
UK’s Farage withdraws Brexit threat to PM Johnson
World
November 12, 2019
UK’s Farage withdraws Brexit threat to PM Johnson
Populist Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage on Monday withdrew his threat to challenge the governing Conservatives at every seat in…
Spain’s repeat election fails to break deadlock
World
November 12, 2019
Spain’s repeat election fails to break deadlock
Spain’s Socialists faced tough talks to form a government Monday after the party emerged on top but weakened from a…