europe
French govt weighs further steps to pacify protesters
World
December 5, 2018
French govt weighs further steps to pacify protesters
The French government signalled Wednesday that it was prepared to make further concessions to “yellow vest” protesters, even raising…
Divided UK braces for once-in-a-lifetime Brexit vote
World
December 5, 2018
Divided UK braces for once-in-a-lifetime Brexit vote
As British MPs prepare for a historic vote on the future of Brexit, the country is back on a…
Macron retreats on fuel tax hikes in bid to calm French protests
World
December 5, 2018
Macron retreats on fuel tax hikes in bid to calm French protests
The French government has backed down on planned fuel tax hikes in a bid to draw the heat out…
Trump meets with German auto executives
Business
December 5, 2018
Trump meets with German auto executives
Donald Trump met Tuesday with executives of Germany’s three top auto manufacturers, amid efforts by Washington and Brussels to…
EU finance ministers reach eurozone reform deal
World
December 4, 2018
EU finance ministers reach eurozone reform deal
EU finance ministers agreed reforms to better fight against a financial crisis on Tuesday that fell short of the…
Hegerberg says ‘twerk’ request doesn’t overshadow historic Ballon d’Or
World
December 4, 2018
Hegerberg says ‘twerk’ request doesn’t overshadow historic Ballon d’Or
Norwegian striker Ada Hegerberg said the introduction of a women’s Ballon d’Or was a “big step forward” for the…
French PM to announce suspension of fuel tax hikes: government sources
World
December 4, 2018
French PM to announce suspension of fuel tax hikes: government sources
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe is to announce on Tuesday a suspension of fuel tax increases planned for January…
Grim holiday tidings as Paris businesses count cost of riots
World
December 3, 2018
Grim holiday tidings as Paris businesses count cost of riots
President Emmanuel Macron was elected on a promise to burnish France’s image on the global stage, but as shops…
French govt holds crisis talks after ‘yellow vest’ riots
World
December 3, 2018
French govt holds crisis talks after ‘yellow vest’ riots
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe holds talks with party leaders on Monday as Paris scrambles to forge a response…
Spain’s Andalusia goes to the polls in key election
World
December 2, 2018
Spain’s Andalusia goes to the polls in key election
SEVILLE, Spain (Reuters) – Spain’s Andalusia region goes to the polls on Sunday in a first electoral test for Prime…