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Russia

Russia open to cooperation with Europe

President Vladimir Putin says he is ready and willing to cooperate with Europe and other countries on matters of security, economy and politics. He

Europe News

Brussels: EU summit rounds off year of 'unprecedented' challenges

A tough year for the EU is coming to an end, one that has been dominated by the migration crisis, terrorism and efforts to avoid a Brexit. The year

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35% increase in journalists taken hostage around the world

How many journalists are in prison around the world? Which country imprisons the most journalists? How many journalists are currently being held

USA

Star Wars fans out in 'force' for world premier

The countdown to the long awaited premier of the seventh Star Wars film has finally been completed. All sorts turned out for the red carpet event in

Economy

Crude oil prices plunge to fresh 7-year lows

Crude oil prices hit fresh seven-year lows on Friday as the International Energy Agency warned that global oversupply could worsen in the New Year

Europe News

MEPs endorse air passenger data system

MEPs have backed plans to track airline passenger names as part of efforts to fight terrorism. A group of parliamentarians voted to create an

Economy

Zara owner Inditex posts 20% profit rise

The owner of the Zara chain and the world’s biggest fashion retailer, Inditex, has posted a 20 percent rise in profits. The Spanish group says in the

Europe News

EU seeks to reform digital copyright laws

Politicians have paid lip service to creating a single market in digital services for years. Now, the European Commission says it wants to let

Cinema

European Film Awards: Amy Winehouse documentary nominated

The 28th European Film Awards will be announced on Saturday in Berlin. One of the documentaries nominated is “Amy”, a film about the life and death

World News

Pilgrims walk long distances to the Vatican for Holy Year

An ancient pilgrimage route called the Via Francigena starts in Canterbury in the UK.

Real Economy

A portrait of poverty: Europe’s women & children

In Real Economy this week Maithreyi Seetharaman looks at the challenges governments face in tackling poverty with the help of some of those closest

Syria

Syria: Air strikes 'kill dozens of civilians' in Damascus rebel stronghold

In a rebel-held district of Damascus, rebels are not the only ones being killed by air strikes. More than 40 civilians in Eastern Ghouta – including

World News

EU leaders back deal on exchange of passenger data

European Union members reach a deal on exchanging air passenger data but it faces a vote in the European Parliament next week.

Cinema

Youth lead the nominations for the European Film Awards

Michael Caine along with Harvey Keitel star in the Italian comedy-drama “Youth” written and directed by Paolo Sorrentino. It is one of the movies –

Business Line

Business Line: the demise of Black Friday and Cyber Monday

The holiday season is on and that means it’s time to think about presents. In the US the gift shopping traditionally kicks off after Thanksgiving

World News

Migrant numbers reaching Europe slides says UN

The number of migrants and refugees reaching Europe has dropped, according to the United Nations refugee agency. UNHCR says an estimated 140,000

Economy

Eurozone unemployment hits near four-year low of 10.7 percent

Unemployment in the eurozone fell to its lowest level in October for nearly four years according to official data from the European Union’s

Economy

Cyber Monday clicks leave Black Friday in bits

Retailers are certain that Cyber Monday will prove a bigger hit than its cousin Black Friday. Shopping trends now show that more and more people