2019-12-20

Netherlands

'Enormous victory for climate': Netherlands ordered to cut CO2

The Urgenda environmental group has come out victorious of its six-year legal battle against the Netherlands with the High Court citing the EU's Convention of Human Rights in its ruling.

20/12/2019

World News

Euroviews. The MENA countries are aligning to EU values. We shouldn’t waste this historic opportunity ǀ View

If the EU fails to scale up its engagement with the Middle East soon, countries like China will fill the vacuum. This increases the imperative for the EU to ensure that it engages with the Arab world in a way that strengthens it economically.

20/12/2019

Germany

German military enlists rabbis for the first time in nearly 100 years

Germany's military will provide religious counselling for its Jewish soldiers for the first time since the 1930s.

20/12/2019

Partner content

The beat goes on: Wu-Tang Clan reflect on rap, racism and keeping it real.

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Wu-Tang Clan are one of the most influential hip hop acts of all time. We talk to the music pioneers about their career, politics and why Black Lives matter.

20/12/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. It’s time for the asset recovery industry to embrace AI’s potential ǀ View

Using sophisticated algorithms, it is now possible to achieve far better outcomes in terms of speed, cost and accuracy, while also removing much of the complexity and unpredictability historically associated with locating undisclosed assets, particularly hidden bank accounts.

20/12/2019

USA

Taliban aiming for an 'inclusive' Afghan government, spokesman says

"We want an inclusive government because that will guarantee a stable government in the country. Otherwise we will have fighting."

20/12/2019

United Kingdom

Andrew Bailey appointed first post-Brexit governor of Bank of England

The incoming Bank of England chief will come in just as the UK is departing the European Union.

20/12/2019

France

140,000 without power as high winds batter France

Weather warnings were in force for 100km/h winds, to be followed by heavy rain.

20/12/2019

India

At least three people reportedly killed as Indian protests continue

Police have arrested 1,200 people as demonstrators defy ban to protest against citizenship which critics say discriminates against Muslims

20/12/2019

USA

2 firefighters die, 3 hurt as wildfires ravage Australia

The two men, both fathers to 19-month-old children, were killed when a tree fell and caused their vehicle to roll off the road.

20/12/2019

USA

Sarah Sanders mocks Biden for stuttering. Biden responds, 'It's called empathy. Look it up.'

Sanders eventually apologized for her initial tweet, which she deleted along with a follow-up post attempting to clarify the comment.

20/12/2019

USA

Who won the December Democratic debate?

Analysis: With less than two months before voters begin weighing in, here's a look at who landed their punches, who weathered the blows and who might have had their last moment on the debate stage.

20/12/2019

USA

December Democratic debate live updates: Seven candidates face off in Los Angeles

The smallest number of candidates yet will spar onstage at Loyola Marymount University starting at 8 p.m.

20/12/2019