Friday, 09 June 2017 12:31
Germany promises Libya millions of euros
The German foreign minister has announced extra aid to improve conditions at refugee camps. He warned of growing instability, and urged warring parties to overcome their differences and support the UN-backed government. Berlin will provide 3.5…
Friday, 09 June 2017 12:29
Switzerland: summit on Artificial Intelligence
Experts from Microsoft, Audi and others gathered with UN leaders and academics to debate the pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Geneva. ‘AI is probably the most significant technology we will ever create,’ said…
Friday, 02 June 2017 00:04
Germany: more births, but fewer midwives
Since 2012 the German birth rate has been increasing. In 2014 the Huffington Post reported petitions circulating to warn the public about the threat to the midwifery profession. They called on expectant families to put pressure…
Friday, 02 June 2017 00:01
Belgium: EU summit 1-2 June
Disillusioned with protectionism and the US government’s rejection of low-carbon economic models, the European Union hopes that China will stick with the climate change agreements made during the summit in in Brussels. China has a very…
Friday, 26 May 2017 11:40
European leaders hoping for Trump’s favour
Brussels, which he called a ‘hellhole,’ the European Union, which he called ‘a vehicle for Germany,’ and NATO, which he called ‘obsolete,’ welcomed President Trump on Wednesday. Security was tight after the Manchester terrorist attack on…
Friday, 26 May 2017 11:33
Italy: Mediterranean journeys from Libya
Italy's coastguard reports that at least 34 migrants (some of them children) have drowned off the Libyan coast. The overcrowded boat was carrying about 500 migrants when it listed, sending about 200 people into the water,…