World Sep 28 At U.N., nations urge overdue reckoning with colonial crimes Leaders of countries once subjugated to Western powers spoke out about still-stinging scars of colonialism at this year’s U.N. General Assembly.
World Sep 25 French authorities investigate knife attack that wounded at least two people, suspect in custody It is unclear what motivated the attack or whether it was linked to Charlie Hebdo, which moved after its offices were targeted in a 2015 Islamic extremist attack that left 12 people dead.
World Sep 22 WATCH: Putin urges end to sanctions to boost world economy In a somewhat muted speech for the often tough-talking Russian leader, Putin told the U.N.’s 75th anniversary gathering that countries need to work together better to fight the virus and other global problems.
World Aug 27 Despite virus surge, Europe reopens schools Despite a spike in coronavirus infections, authorities in Europe are determined to send children back to school. They want to narrow learning gaps between haves and have-nots that deepened during virus lockdowns – and to get their parents back to…
Arts Aug 03 Notre Dame Cathedral's organ will undergo a 4-year-long cleaning The mammoth task of dismantling, cleaning and re-assembling France’s largest musical instrument started Monday and is expected to last nearly four years. Amazingly, the 8,000-pipe organ survived the 2019 fire that consumed the cathedral’s roof and toppled its spire.
Health Jul 13 In the U.K. and France, debate over whether to require face masks spreads Scientists say the two countries' governments should have done so ever since they started easing lockdowns — like many other European nations did.
World Jun 10 Europe reopens borders amid worst global recession in memory The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Wednesday that global economic output could fall by as much as 7.6% this year if a second wave of infections emerges.
Economy May 29 Europe's social welfare net shows signs of wear from virus Europe’s extensive social welfare net is showing signs of fraying under economic strain from the coronavirus. Protests erupted Friday for the second day in Spain against layoffs by French carmaker Renault, and Italy’s chief central banker warned that ’’uncertainty is…
Economy May 26 France deploys $8.8 billion to rescue ailing car industry French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a plan to save the country's car industry from huge losses wrought by virus lockdowns, including a big boost for electric vehicles.
World May 23 Zero cases in China as virus surges in Latin America, India New coronavirus cases dropped to zero in China for the first time Saturday but surged in India. And they overwhelmed hospitals across Latin America, both in countries lax about lockdowns and those lauded for firm, early confinement.