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Iran nuclear talks resume in Geneva

Iran nuclear talks resume in Geneva

World powers resumed negotiations with Iran on Wednesday over Tehran’s disputed nuclear programme, more than three weeks after they last met and gave themselves another seven months to strike a deal. Political directors of the five permanent members of the

Ruble Hits New Record Low; Europe Stocks Higher

Ruble Hits New Record Low; Europe Stocks Higher

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The ruble hit a new record low against the U.S. dollar as weaker oil prices keep up the pressure on Russia’s slowing economy. European stocks and U.S. stock futures inched higher Monday, while Asian markets fell

Angela Merkel Condemns Germany's Surging Anti-Sharia Movement

Angela Merkel Condemns Germany's Surging Anti-Sharia Movement

A growing protest movement that has held weekly displays against Germany’s lax immigration laws and Islamist-friendly policies has met strong resistance through the country’s politicians, the news media, and Europe’s multiculturalist establishment. The protests against radical Islam were organized by

Attacks on Refugee Houses in Germany Continue to Rise

Attacks on Refugee Houses in Germany Continue to Rise

A wave of violence against asylum seekers is sweeping through Germany recently as more people flee from war-torn countries such as Syria and Iraq. In several incidents, Neo-Nazi groups attacked empty buildings meant for the refugees and left behind swastikas

Thousands of Germans to March Against 'Islamisation'

Thousands of Germans to March Against 'Islamisation'

Thousands of Germans will take to the streets today to protest against what they see as the country’s “Islamification” in what are likely to be the largest in a string of demonstrations in recent weeks. Protests have started taking place

After 'Hoovergate', EU Torn Over Power-Saving Rules

After 'Hoovergate', EU Torn Over Power-Saving Rules

BRUSSELS (Reuters) – When word of an EU ban on high-power vacuum cleaners hit Eurosceptic British tabloids in August, “Hoovergate” brought home a dilemma for the bloc that goes well beyond house-proud devotees of deep-pile English carpet. Now, fear of

Cameron Honours Holocaust Victims at Auschwitz

Cameron Honours Holocaust Victims at Auschwitz

Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday honoured Holocaust victims at Nazi Germany’s notorious wartime Auschwitz death camp, now a museum in southern Poland. Cameron walked through the camp’s infamous wrought-iron “Arbeit macht frei” (work makes you free) entrance gate before

The Daily Beast: Hitler’s Henchmen in Arabia

The Daily Beast: Hitler’s Henchmen in Arabia

This story originally appeared at The Daily Beast: Nazi Alois Brunner’s confirmed death in Damascus reveals an uncomfortable truth: Egypt and Syria have long ties to Nazi Germany and long provided sanctuary to fugitive war criminals. When most of us

Scotland Lowers Drink-Drive Limit

Scotland Lowers Drink-Drive Limit

A lower drink-drive limit that could put motorists over the limit after just one drink came into effect in Scotland on Friday, prompting calls for tougher rules in the rest of Britain. The changes sparked warnings that motorists crossing the

Britain to Pay Extra £100m a Year to EU

Britain to Pay Extra £100m a Year to EU

An independent forecaster has said Britain’s contributions to the EU coffers will rise by £100m a year for the next five years, The Telegraph reports. The Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) has said the country will pay an extra half

London Show Highlights Role of Air Power in WWI

London Show Highlights Role of Air Power in WWI

Allied and German planes hang side by side in a show opening in London on Thursday that charts WW1’s role in advancing aviation, and spotlights the work of the staff behind the scenes. A rudimentary early flight simulator, a balloon

In Defence of the Patriarchy

In Defence of the Patriarchy

“Who run the world?” asks Beyoncé in her recent hit song, before answering unequivocally: “Girls.” Her record was the first many had heard of this change of leadership–but it makes you think, doesn’t it? What would the world be like