
How Europe is dealing with its refugee influx is emblematic of a deeper crisis on a continent that has forgotten its core values, Alexis Tspiras, seeking a second term as Greek prime minister, said last night. Tspiras, whose country has
by Reuters19 Sep 2015, 2:42 AM PST0

Vladimir Putin is reportedly reaching out to Greek leaders to try to affect the outcome of the recent crisis. On Sunday, Greek voters once again defied European leaders and voted against approving new austerity measures.
by Michael Lucchese6 Jul 2015, 9:52 PM PST0

Miss Lebanon may lose her title over selfie with Miss Israel; Lebanon on edge after Israeli air strike kills Hezbollah commanders; Europe, under intense financial pressure, expected to start quantitative easing
by John J. Xenakis19 Jan 2015, 7:03 AM PST0

In a move that some are describing as purely symbolic, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has opened a preliminary investigation into war crimes committed by Israel during the summer 2014 Gaza war.
by John J. Xenakis17 Jan 2015, 6:59 PM PST0

It’s far from certain, but the impending Greek crisis rerun during the next month poses a real threat that Greece might have to leave the eurozone and start printing drachmas again, with the result that bankers and politicians are drawing up contingency plans in case it happens.
by John J. Xenakis14 Jan 2015, 6:40 AM PST0

In his weekly investors newsletter, investment guru John P. Hussman says that he’s in the camp that believes that “the likelihood of a market loss on the order of 40%, 50% or even 60% in the next few years is quite high.”
by John J. Xenakis6 Jan 2015, 6:29 AM PST0

For the first time, Cameroon’s air force conducted air strikes in support of the army against Boko Haram positions in northern Cameroon, forcing the terrorists to retreat.
by John J. Xenakis30 Dec 2014, 7:09 AM PST0