Europe
Libya and Japan grab Germany’s attention
March 22, 2011Elections in an East German state were largely overshadowed by the news from Japan and, far more, from Libya.
Read moreFlip-flops and elections in Germany
February 18, 2011Germany's ruling parties are flip-flopping on everything from Egypt to unemployment as a series of elections approaches.
Read moreGeneral strike in Portugal protests austerity measures
November 30, 2010A massive one-day general strike paralyzed Portugal November 24 led by major labor federations united to denounce austerity measures being imposed by the country's Socialist Party Prime Minister, Jose Socrates.
Read moreStudy: Wi-Fi radiation harmful to trees
November 23, 2010The entire digital revolution sweeping the world these days may not be so great after all especially when it comes to protecting the environment.
Read moreIn Europe, poor countries in economic straightjacket
November 23, 2010To satisfy the International Monetary Fund, countries like Ireland and Greece have taken drastic anti-worker measures.
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