Support for Merkel rebounds in latest poll
The German Chancellor's approval rating has risen as much as nine points, according to the latest DeutschlandTrend poll. The survey also found most Germans...
Radicalization is ‘matter of few weeks,’ mosques key to process – German media
Mosques in Germany are playing an important part in radicalization and recruiting of jihadist fighters, according to an investigation by local media. It adds...
Poland steps back from stricter anti-abortion law
People gathered in an abortion rights campaigners' demonstration to protest against plans for a total ban on abortion in front of the ruling party...
Paris climate accord ratified, to start in November – UN
The United Nations says the climate change agreement has been ratified by a sufficient number of countries to come into effect next month. Seventy-two...
Are Germans scanning emails like Yahoo?
The latest Yahoo revelations once again raise the question: Who reads all our digital communication? Former Yahoo employees claim that the internet giant has been monitoring...
Russian MPs back unlimited deployment of Air Force in Syria
The lower house of the Russian parliament (the State Duma) has ratified an agreement allowing the country’s Air Force to stay in Syria on...
Anger on streets in China as football team suffer shock defeat by war-torn Syria
Disgruntled fans gather to demand that president of football association is sacked as hopes for a football revolution suffer a blow. Chinese sports fans have...
Remembering Slain Russian Journalist Anna Politkovskaya
Former friends and colleagues pay tribute to campaigning journalist, shot dead outside her home 10 years ago today. Right across the North Caucasus, she came...
Michelle Obama Brings Voters’ Trust to Hillary Clinton’s Campaign
WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama has bridled for years at the confines of life in the White House and has tried to steer clear of the partisan...
Here’s how the U.S. is dealing with Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte’s blitz of rants, insults and ultimatums
Like those from a battering ram, the hits just keep coming from the recently elected president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte. Saying this week that President Obama could...
Colombia’s President, Juan Manuel Santos, Is Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
The president of Colombia was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for pursuing a deal to end 52 years of conflict, the longest-running...
Debate prep Time is running out for Republican hopes of reforming Trump
The Republican presidential nominee will appear on the presidential debate stage with Hillary Clinton for the second time on Sunday, with the election clock...