Why September tends to spook European equity markets
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Imagine eight million children of Syria
The winter boats keep coming to Europe, with many children on board. UNICEF puts the number of Syrian children needing urgent humanitarian aid at
Anti-ISIL coalition courts Russia to destroy ISIL
Diplomacy has increasingly been mixing with war measures as allies redouble efforts to destroy the radical Islamic State movement ISIL — talking
Weather mortality report primes leaders for UN climate change summit
The latest figures from the UN on global deaths attributed to climate change underscore the human tragedy of weather-related disasters. The report
Macri promises radical economic "new era" for Argentina
Argentina’s Mauricio Macri is promising a radical economic change from leftist government and “the beginning of a new era”. He vows to draw a line
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Jihadist strike on Mali luxury hotel defies French troop presence
In March this year, the Malian capital Bamako, so far spared from any terrorist attack, saw five people killed — including one Belgian and one French
Parisians angry, frightened after terrorist killings, but resolute
In the heart of Paris, a few days ago, journalist Daniel Psenny videoed the back of the Bataclan concert venue from his apartment window, people
Belgium hardens anti-terror measures, rejects allegations of weak security
Belgium has stepped up action against suspected terrorist havens in the Brussels suburb of Molenbeek. Belgian Police Carry Out Raids, 1 Person
New York mayor downplays terror threat video
Mayor Bill de Blasio has issued a message of reassurance for New York City, not to worry about any terrorist attack. This comes in response to a
Have Paris attacks exposed flaws in France’s intelligence services?
US Secretary of State John Kerry: “We’ve agreed to exchange even more information.” Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders: “Intelligence is the
Hollande fights to keep France together, destroy 'factory of terrorists'
France’s Socialist president has invoked a national political truce, for unity, while the government combats jihadist terrorism in the wake of the
Arriving in Greece, it pays to be Syrian
On the Greek island of Lesbos, on the seaborne refugee front line, arrivals from Syria and other countries are processed at separate locations
Oxfam confronts EU member Bulgaria over serious refugee complaints
Oxfam reports that refugees arriving in Europe through Bulgaria are claiming to have been abused by its police. A survey funded by the international
Portugal's president caught in polarity that aborted the government
Portugal is hovering in uncertainty after left-wing MPs brought about the government’s collapse on Tuesday. It had stood for 11 days. Prime Minister
Christmas cup blackens Starbucks image in online attacks
In the ‘tempest in a teacup’ category — only here it’s a coffee cup — some American conservatives are seeing red. They have accused the
Afghan Hazara mourn, demand government guarantee security
The streets of Kabul rang with cries of ‘Down with terror!’, as thousands of Afghan minority Hazara- filled the streets, angrily demanding the
Turkey 'won't beg for EU membership', as tables turn
The publication of the European Commission’s annual report on Turkey coincided with the day on which the founder of the modern republic, Kemal
Suu Kyi continues life-long fight for Myanmar democracy
Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize as an icon of peaceful democratic resistance. She could only receive it in person in 2012, after
Sharm el-Sheikh to foreign tourists: 'please don't go'
The Russian and British operations to airlift their citizens out of Sharm el-Sheikh are staggering for the Egyptian government. Pouring cold water on
Lukashenko's own 'eternal' Movember
At the ballot box a few weeks ago, Lukashenko bore the confident smile of someone who knew how it would turn out. His youngest son was with him, the
Cold comfort for winter refugees, warmth for lucky few
Winter will not stop the refugees streaming into Europe, the UN forecasts: 600 000 more will arrive in Turkey. They do not intend to stay there if
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