Europe
Italy election to result in hung parliament: exit polls
The euroskeptic party has come out ahead in an election punctuated by populist rhetoric and violence. But Silvio Berlusconi's right-wing alliance has …
Silvio BerlusconiHidden Gems: 16 Underrated European Destinations We're Dreaming of Visiting
Complete with fairy-tale castles, picturesque seaside retreats, otherworldly natural parks, and charming cities, Europe is full of striking places to …
European TravelTheresa May says the UK will ditch passporting because it makes the City a "rule-taker"
Theresa May has said that the UK will ditch passporting after Brexit because it makes the City of London a "rule-taker".<p>Speaking on the Andrew Marr …
Business (UK)Topless activist disrupts Berlusconi’s vote in Italian election
<b>A topless Femen activist has disrupted polling in Italy’s national election while ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi was casting his ballot.</b><p>The woman, who …
Silvio Berlusconi'I take objection': Chris Wallace rips apart Trump aide after he blames media for 'fanning flames' on trade wars
Fox News host Chris Wallace on Sunday challenged White House trade adviser Peter Navarro about President Donald Trump’s plan to start a “trade war” …
Donald TrumpCanada waging full-court press against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs
Donald Trump's advisers say he does not want to spare Canada and other U.S. allies from punishing tariffs on steel and aluminum – but are also suggesting individual companies can apply for exemptions and no final decision has been made, adding to mounting confusion over the President's looming …
Bill MorneauItaly Populists Break Establishment Grip to Challenge for Power
Italy’s anti-establishment groups surged in Sunday’s election as voters punished the mainstream parties for years of economic decline, rising taxes …
Business10 Interesting Facts About the Military of the Swedish Empire | TODAY.com
Sweden is a well known country today, but they are not particularly well known for their military prowess. Most people today known Sweden for Ikea, pop music, and for being a very successful and rich, but relatively small country. However, many people outside of Sweden and the nearby countries do …
Military HistoryThe center-right is firmly in control of Europe's destiny
<b>(CNN) —</b> "The Mountain shivered and gave birth to a mouse," wrote the Roman poet Horace. Angela Merkel never studied Latin -- that was not deemed useful in Communist East Germany. But the Social Democrats' vote to renew the Grand Coalition with Merkel's Christian Democratic Union means that five …
Social DemocratsThe secrets hiding in Warsaw, the Paris of the East
Despite its past hardships, Poland’s capital city continues to rise from the ashes – and its once-famous elegance can still be found by those who look beyond the surface.<p>Once known as ‘The Paris of the East’ for its Baroque beauty, Warsaw saw more than 85% of its buildings destroyed amid the …
European TravelItaly's voters ditch the centre and ride a populist wave
Normally risk averse Italian seem to have backed parties once considered too fringe<p>About 50% of Italians who voted in national elections on Sunday supported populist parties that were once considered fringe, according to early election exit polls and voter projections.<p>The most likely result of the …
Five Star Movement40 top things to do in San Diego
You will never run out of fun things to do in San Diego, there’s always a fun event, concert or activity and with so many San Diego attractions it’s …
CaliforniaDonald Trump Descending Into ‘Madness,’ ‘Raging,’ ‘Volatile’ Say Friends And Aides In Interviews With WaPo
Just three days after a previously suppressed <i>Newsweek</i> story revealed that Donald Trump’s medical records showed he took a drug for eight years known …
Donald TrumpItaly election stalemate gives upper hand to populists
In recent weeks, officials in Rome — and other EU capitals — frequently offered a comforting view of what lay ahead in the Italian election.<p>There …
Luigi Di MaioPopulist Five Star Movement wins largest share of vote in Italian election, exit poll indicates
Italy’s upstart Five Star Movement emerged the comfortable winner in the country’s general election on Sunday, with preliminary exit polls suggesting the populist party winning by 10 points over their nearest rivals.<p>Exit polls indicated that Five Star had won between 29-32 per cent of the vote – …
Five Star MovementTheresa May rejects UK financial services demands on Brexit
The prime minister maintains that Britain is worse off when it abides by decisions made in Brussels. But an industry services' lobbying group says …
United Kingdom'Dehumanising, impenetrable, frustrating': the grim reality of job hunting in the age of AI
The automation revolution has hit recruitment, with everything from facial expressions to vocal tone now analysed by algorithms and artificial intelligence. But what’s the cost to workforce diversity – and workers themselves?<p>According to Nathan Mondragon, finding the right employee is all about …
EmploymentMerkel Acknowledges German No-Go Zones; Longtime U.S. Media Deniers Hardest Hit
Wednesday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel recognized that Germany has "no-go areas" — places where police and public safety personnel cannot visit …
Conservative ViewAngela Merkel’s Real Work Is Starting Now in Her Fourth Term
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has her work cut out now that she’s on track to start her fourth term.<p>President Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs on …
Angela MerkelWhich VPN Services Keep You Anonymous in 2018?
Using a VPN service is a great way to protect your privacy online.<p>However, not all VPN services are as private as you might think. In fact, some are …
Information SecurityGermany’s Social Democrats endorse grand coalition
BERLIN — Germany’s Social Democrats voted in favor of another grand coalition with Angela Merkel’s center-right alliance, clearing the way for a new …
Martin SchulzAngry, fed-up Italians turn away from mainstream parties
I’m going to vote for the ‘least worst’ is a typical reaction among the electorate on polling day<p>Italians casting their votes in Sunday’s general election were united in only one respect: they were angry and fed-up.<p>The country has come a long way since it was rocked by a severe economic downturn in …
Italy8 European Hiking Tours to Conquer this Spring
Spring is just barely starting to sprout. The holidays have passed and February treks on. This makes it the perfect season for hiking tours as the …
HikingAngela Merkel has created Germany’s far-right
Bankruptcy, wrote Ernest Hemingway, happens in two ways — ‘gradually and then suddenly’. By now, Angela Merkel will be beginning to fear that her remarkable career is about to move into that second motion. Barely a year ago, she was being talked about as the leader of the free world. Now she is …
Christian Democratic UnionTrump’s trade war will hurt everyone — the only question is how much
“I don’t know anybody who thinks that trade wars are something you win.”<p>Historically, the United States has focused on staying out of trade wars. Not so under President Donald Trump, who last week announced plans to slap sweeping tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and asserted that trade wars …
Foreign PolicyFar-right, populist surge spells hung parliament in Italy
A surge for populist and far-right parties in Italy’s elections could result in a hung parliament with a major right-wing alliance likely to win the …
Five Star MovementThe Latest: Trump defends plan to impose tariffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump and trade (all times local):<p>7:30 p.m.<p>Facing criticism from allies overseas and members of his own party, President Donald Trump is signaling he is not backing down from his plan to place tariffs on imports of aluminum and steel.<p>Trump tweets …
Donald TrumpElection projections in Italy point to hung Parliament
Election projections in Italy early Monday showed a centre-right coalition that includes an anti-migrant party edging past the populist 5-Star …
Democratic PartyAngela Merkel set for fourth term after Social Democrats agree to coalition, end stalemate
BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel cleared the last major hurdle on her path to a fourth term Sunday, after members of the centre-left Social …
Social DemocratsEthnolinguistic Map of Poland, 1937
Ethnolinguistic Map of Poland, 1937.