Spain confiscates 35 tons of hashish smuggled in yachts Spanish authorities say they have confiscated 35 tons of hashish being smuggled aboard luxury yachts in what they call the country’s largest bust of this drug at sea September 30, 2020, 11:49 AM • 1 min read MADRID — Spanish authorities said Wednesday that they have confiscated 35 that was being smuggled aboard luxury yachts in what they call the … Read More
Macron: Europe should talk with Russia to enhance security French President Emmanuel Macron is urging Europe to seek a dialogue with Russia to enhance the continent’s security rather than relying primarily on the NATO military alliance September 30, 2020, 9:25 AM • 2 min read PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron urged Europe to seek a dialogue with Russia to enhance the continent’s security rather than relying primarily on … Read More
Armenia, Azerbaijan fight for 4th day over separatist region Heavy fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh has entered a fourth straight day in the biggest escalation of a decades-old conflict in years that killed dozens and left scores wounded By AVET DEMOURIAN Associated Press September 30, 2020, 11:03 AM • 3 min read YEREVAN, Armenia — Heavy fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces … Read More
139 refugees head to Germany from Greece for resettlement Greek authorities say 139 vulnerable asylum-seekers who had been living in overcrowded Greek island camps have left for Germany, as part of efforts to ease overcrowding and move refugees to other European countries September 30, 2020, 10:13 AM • 2 min read ATHENS, Greece — Greek authorities say 139 vulnerable asylum-seekers who had been living in overcrowded Greek island camps … Read More
Terrorism charges filed in stabbings near French newspaper A Pakistani man accused in a double stabbing outside the former Paris offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo has been given preliminary terrorism charges September 30, 2020, 8:28 AM • 1 min read PARIS — A Pakistani man accused in a double stabbing outside the former Paris offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo has been handed preliminary terrorism charges. The … Read More
Gray parrots separated at zoo after swearing a blue streak A British zoo has had to separate five foul-mouthed parrots who keepers say were encouraging each other to swear September 30, 2020, 7:54 AM • 1 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article LONDON — A British zoo has had to separate five foul-mouthed parrots who keepers say were encouraging each other to swear. Billy, Eric, Tyson, Jade … Read More
UK economy slump not as bad as feared but still a record The British economy did not contract as much as originally thought during the second quarter of the year when coronavirus lockdown measures were at their most intense September 30, 2020, 8:22 AM • 2 min read LONDON — The British economy did not contract as much as originally thought during the second quarter of the year when coronavirus lockdown measures … Read More
Germany’s Merkel defends government record during pandemic German Chancellor Angela Merkel has defended her government’s record during the coronavirus pandemic September 30, 2020, 8:21 AM • 2 min read BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday defended her government’s record during the coronavirus pandemic, telling lawmakers that the country had fared well compared to many of its peers. The far-right Alternative for Germany, the largest opposition … Read More
Shell plans to cut up to 9,000 jobs as oil demand slumps Royal Dutch Shell says it is planning to cut between 7,000 and 9,000 jobs worldwide by the end of 2022 following a collapse in demand for oil and a subsequent slide in oil prices during the coronavirus pandemic September 30, 2020, 7:45 AM • 2 min read LONDON — Royal Dutch Shell said Wednesday it’s planning to cut between 7,000 … Read More
Malta U-turn: Prince George can keep his shark tooth fossil Britain’s young Prince George can keep his giant shark tooth fossil September 29, 2020, 12:16 PM • 2 min read VALLETTA, Malta — Britain’s young Prince George can keep his giant shark tooth fossil. Culture Minister Jose Herrera reversed himself after facing a backlash for announcing his intention to reclaim the shark tooth fossil that had been a gift to … Read More
