In Nigeria, business owners are struggling with the high cost of electricity. Africa’s largest producer of crude oil recently raised the prices of diesel, often used in powering generators during outages. For...
Thailand protesters seek limited powers to monarchy
Thai protesters demand resignation of military-backed government and reformed monarchy, but the open challenge to the palace is raising tensions.
Primodos Scandal: Germany to review pregnancy test drug after UK inquiry
The health minister in Germany has approved a review for the controversial pregnancy drug known in the UK as Primodos. Schering AG (now Bayer AG) manufactured Primodos and sold it under the name Duogynon. Many parents...
Coronavirus: Breaking self-isolation to be made illegal in England
People who may have coronavirus will be required to self-isolate by law, with those who refuse facing fines of up to £10,000 in England. Ministers are toughening up their stance by making the current guidance a legal...
German regions say they want to see Nord Stream 2 completed
US has long been opposed to Nord Stream 2, claiming that it would “undermine Europe’s overall energy security and stability.” However, the US position has been compromised by its own goal to sell American liquefied...
Belarus president: Tikhanovskaya is second Guaido, externally appointed
Exiled Belarusian presidential candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya has urged the “international community” to intervene in her country, claiming the actions of the Minsk authorities are in contradiction of “all...
Over 100 people arrested at women’s march in Belarus
Police have dispersed an all-female rally in Minsk, where protesters were demanding the resignation of longtime President Alexander Lukashenko. More than 100 arrests have been made. Around 2,000 people, mainly women...