Europe
Italians Enjoy Their Summer While Minding the Virus
ROME – Just a few months ago, Italy was seen as an example of how NOT to handle the coronavirus. Now..
As France Examines Slave-Trading Past, Corporations Are Unusually Silent
PARIS – As Black Lives Matter protests around the world topple statues and target streets and buildi..
Belarus confirms protester’s death amid violent crackdown on unrest
Issued on: 12/08/2020 – 22:36 Belarus on Wednesday confirmed the death of a jailed protester after..
Several believed killed as train derails in Scotland
Issued on: 12/08/2020 – 15:59 Three people are believed to have died and one is feared missing aft..
How likely are the ‘big four’ European economies to vote to leave the EU if Brexit works out?
Italy would be the most likely of the “Big Four” member states to consider exiting the European Unio..
Belarus election challenger Tikhanouskaya safe in Lithuania
Issued on: 11/08/2020 – 11:59 Belarus opposition challenger Svetlana Tikhanouskaya is in Lithuania..
Britain presses France to halt ‘unacceptable’ migrant crossings
Issued on: 11/08/2020 – 11:16 Britain and France will work "at pace" to finalise a new plan for sh..
Europe swelters under a heatwave complicated by Covid-19 restrictions
Issued on: 09/08/2020 – 13:10 Sun-seekers flocked to beaches over the weekend as parts of Western ..
Lukashenko faces challenge in Belarus presidential vote, opposition figures detained
Issued on: 09/08/2020 – 09:55 Belarus began voting in an election on Sunday pitting President Alex..
Belarus opposition candidate predicts rigged vote as president seeks to prolong 26-year rule
Issued on: 08/08/2020 – 08:47 The surprise opposition candidate mounting the most serious challeng..