The President Of France Wants Eurozone Members To Transfer Their Sovereignty To A United States Of Europe
The President of France has come up with a very creative way of solving the European debt crisis. On Sunday, a piece authored by French President Francois Hollande suggested that the ultimate solution to the problems currently plaguing Europe would be for every member of the eurozone to transfer all of their sovereignty to a newly created federal government. In other words, it would essentially be a “United States of Europe”.
The President of France has come up with a very creative way of solving the European debt crisis. On Sunday, a piece authored by French President Francois Hollande suggested that the ultimate solution to the problems currently plaguing Europe would be for every member of the eurozone to transfer all of their sovereignty to a newly created federal government. In other words, it would essentially be a “United States of Europe”.
Bipartisan Anger in Congress over Obama's UN Move
Republican lawmakers – but some influential Democrats as well – were angry Monday about the Obama administration's decision to have the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) vote on the Iran nuclear deal before Congress has had a chance to accept or reject it.
Republican lawmakers – but some influential Democrats as well – were angry Monday about the Obama administration's decision to have the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) vote on the Iran nuclear deal before Congress has had a chance to accept or reject it.
Zarif: Israel Was Never So Isolated
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said during a speech to his country's parliament on Tuesday that Tehran's nuclear deal with the P5+1 powers was a great defeat for Israel. "Never before was the Zionist regime so isolated, even among her own allies," he said.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said during a speech to his country's parliament on Tuesday that Tehran's nuclear deal with the P5+1 powers was a great defeat for Israel. "Never before was the Zionist regime so isolated, even among her own allies," he said.
Earthquake centered in northern Oklahoma rattles state
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake centered in northern Oklahoma has shaken the state, with reports of it being felt hundreds of miles away. The U.S. Geological Survey reported Monday's quake happened at about 3:20 p.m.,
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake centered in northern Oklahoma has shaken the state, with reports of it being felt hundreds of miles away. The U.S. Geological Survey reported Monday's quake happened at about 3:20 p.m.,
Magnitude 4.1 earthquake shakes San Francisco Bay Area
Authorities say a magnitude 4.1 earthquake rattled the San Francisco Bay Area in California, but no injuries or property damage was immediately reported.
Authorities say a magnitude 4.1 earthquake rattled the San Francisco Bay Area in California, but no injuries or property damage was immediately reported.
China deal threatens only American military base in Africa
Attempts by China to increase its strategic involvement in East Africa have raised serious concerns about the future of one of America’s key intelligence-gathering posts on Islamic State and al-Qaeda. Since the September 11 attacks in 2001, the US military’s Camp Lemonnier, which is located in the East African state of Djibouti, has become the centre for US terrorism operations in the region...
Attempts by China to increase its strategic involvement in East Africa have raised serious concerns about the future of one of America’s key intelligence-gathering posts on Islamic State and al-Qaeda. Since the September 11 attacks in 2001, the US military’s Camp Lemonnier, which is located in the East African state of Djibouti, has become the centre for US terrorism operations in the region...
Turkey tightens Syria border after Suruc blast as suspect identified
Turkish authorities have promised to step up security along the Syrian border after a deadly bomb attack which ripped through the southern town of Suruc on Monday. The pledge came as officials said they had identified a suspect behind the blast that hit a volunteer centre, killing at least 32 people.
Turkish authorities have promised to step up security along the Syrian border after a deadly bomb attack which ripped through the southern town of Suruc on Monday. The pledge came as officials said they had identified a suspect behind the blast that hit a volunteer centre, killing at least 32 people.
The $100 million question: are we alone in the cosmos?
Scientists are about to embark on the biggest search yet for alien life...with $100 million from a Russian billionaire and the backing of physicist Stephen Hawking. Whether we are alone in the universe has engaged minds down the ages, and the recent discovery that there may be tens of billions of habitable planets in our galaxy alone has added urgency to finding an answer.
Scientists are about to embark on the biggest search yet for alien life...with $100 million from a Russian billionaire and the backing of physicist Stephen Hawking. Whether we are alone in the universe has engaged minds down the ages, and the recent discovery that there may be tens of billions of habitable planets in our galaxy alone has added urgency to finding an answer.
Speculators smash gold as dollar squeeze tightens
Powerful speculators have launched an unprecedented attack on the world gold market, driving prices to a five-year low as...the US Federal Reserve prepares to tighten monetary policy. Spot prices slumped by more than 4pc to $1,086 an ounce in overnight trading after anonymous funds sold 57 tonnes of gold...choosing the moment of minimum market liquidity in what appears to have been a synchronized strike intended to smash confidence.
Powerful speculators have launched an unprecedented attack on the world gold market, driving prices to a five-year low as...the US Federal Reserve prepares to tighten monetary policy. Spot prices slumped by more than 4pc to $1,086 an ounce in overnight trading after anonymous funds sold 57 tonnes of gold...choosing the moment of minimum market liquidity in what appears to have been a synchronized strike intended to smash confidence.
Egypt: 'Dozens detained secretly' by security forces
Dozens of people in Egypt have apparently disappeared after being detained secretly by security forces, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has warned. The US-based group said in some cases state officials either denied holding individuals or refused to reveal their fates. It called on the authorities to immediately disclose their whereabouts and hold those responsible to account.
Dozens of people in Egypt have apparently disappeared after being detained secretly by security forces, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has warned. The US-based group said in some cases state officials either denied holding individuals or refused to reveal their fates. It called on the authorities to immediately disclose their whereabouts and hold those responsible to account.
IS bans private internet access in Syria bastion: activists
The Islamic State group is banning private internet access in its Syrian bastion Raqa, forcing residents and even its own fighters to use internet cafes where they can be monitored, activists say.
The Islamic State group is banning private internet access in its Syrian bastion Raqa, forcing residents and even its own fighters to use internet cafes where they can be monitored, activists say.
14 Afghan soldiers killed in US air strike, say officials
A US air strike killed at least 14 Afghan soldiers on Monday at an army checkpoint in a Taliban-infested province south of Kabul, officials said, the latest “friendly fire” incident involving foreign coalition forces.
A US air strike killed at least 14 Afghan soldiers on Monday at an army checkpoint in a Taliban-infested province south of Kabul, officials said, the latest “friendly fire” incident involving foreign coalition forces.
Kurds make gains against ISIS in Syria’s Hasakah
A Syrian Kurdish militia said on Monday it was in near full control of the northeastern city of Hasakah, expanding its sway at the expense of the Damascus government in the wake of an Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) attack in the area.
A Syrian Kurdish militia said on Monday it was in near full control of the northeastern city of Hasakah, expanding its sway at the expense of the Damascus government in the wake of an Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) attack in the area.
U.N. Council backs Iran nuclear deal but Tehran hardliners object
The U.N. Security Council on Monday backed Iran's nuclear agreement with world powers but the Islamic Republic's Revolutionary Guards attacked the resolution, underlining powerful opposition to the deal.
The U.N. Security Council on Monday backed Iran's nuclear agreement with world powers but the Islamic Republic's Revolutionary Guards attacked the resolution, underlining powerful opposition to the deal.
Japan demands China halt oil exploration in part of East China Sea
Japan called on China on Tuesday to halt construction of oil-and-gas exploration platforms in the East China Sea close to waters claimed by both nations, concerned that Chinese drills could tap reservoirs that extend into Japanese territory.
Japan called on China on Tuesday to halt construction of oil-and-gas exploration platforms in the East China Sea close to waters claimed by both nations, concerned that Chinese drills could tap reservoirs that extend into Japanese territory.
North Korea says not interested in Iran-like nuclear talks with U.S.
North Korea is not interested in an Iran-like dialogue with the United States to give up its nuclear capabilities, the isolated country's foreign ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
North Korea is not interested in an Iran-like dialogue with the United States to give up its nuclear capabilities, the isolated country's foreign ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.