European general court rejects EU order to Apple to pay $15bn in taxes
European general court has rejected a European Commission order to Apple to reimburse Ireland 13 billion euros in back taxes.
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British historian quits Cambridge over slavery remarks
British constitutional historian David Starkey quit at Cambridge University after he drew criticism for his remarks saying slavery was not…
Austria receives reports of Croatian police brutality against migrants
Austria’s parliament received over more than 1,600-page report, documenting Croatian border police brutality against irregular migrants.
US Defense Secretary visits Brussels to reassure NATO over US plans
US Defense Secretary visits Brussels,Washington will consult NATO allies on any future troop movements, Mark Esper tells Jens Stoltenberg.
French territory to vote on independence from France on October 4
French Pacific island territory of New Caledonia will hold a referendum on independence from France on October 4, a month…
NATO and Germany warn against US troop cuts
NATO chief and German foreign minister Heiko Maas underline importance of United States military presence in Germany for mutual security.
Tourism ‘air bridge’ talks going well between UK-Portugal
Tourism ‘air bridge’ negotiations between Portugal and Britain that would allow British tourists to dodge a quarantine upon returning home…
United States plans “shake transatlantic relationship”, Merkel ally says
United States plans to withdraw troops from Germany “shake the pillars of the transatlantic relationship”, Peter Beyer said.
Beijing warns UK interfering HK affairs will backfire
Beijing has warned United Kingdom after Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised sanctuary for three million who may flee Hong Kong.
Euro zone inflation continued to plunge on crashing oil prices
Euro zone inflation continued to plunge on crashing oil prices but underlying price growth held steady, a hopeful sign for…
Germans across the country stage protests against lockdown measures
Germans across country took to streets to protest against restrictions imposed by the government to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
Spanish PM to secure parliamentary votes to extend state of emergency
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez looks set to secure enough parliamentary votes to extend a state of emergency for two…
German top court ruling on bond purchases sparks worries over EU resilience
German top court (Federal Court of Justice) rules country’s central bank must justify bond-buying under European Central Bank stimulus scheme.
European Commission started new legal case against Poland over muzzling judges
European Commission started new legal case and gave Poland two months to address concerns about controversial law introduced earlier this…
KSA abolishes flogging as punishment
KSA Supreme Court said that decision is part of reforms pushed by King Salman and his son Crown Prince Mohammed…
Voices rising in US to block Saudi crude shipments
Voices are rising in United States to block Saudi crude oil shipments as US crude oil futures crashed on Monday…
Mafia in Italy poised to exploit coronavirus
Mafia in Italy ready to exploit coronavirus,Mafia groups are about far more than trafficking cocaine.They are deeply embedded in the…
Asian and European Stocks,oil start new quarter with more losses
Asian and European stocks and oil prices fell,as the coronavirus pandemic continues to cause disruptions to economies the world over.
Worldwide coronavirus death toll surpasses 20,000
Worldwide pandemic has claimed more than 20,000 live worldwide as governments stepped up their efforts against the disease.
French govt announces $50bn measures to help virus-hit firms
French government deferred tax payments and payroll charges, the UK is set to also announce new measures to help businesses…
British govt asks manufacturers to build medical equipment
British government has asked top manufacturers and engineering firms to build medical equipment in the fight against coronavirus.
EU stock markets bounce back as stimulus expectations grow
EU stock markets bounce back,central banks are now expected to cut interest rates in a bid to stimulate economies hit…