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Slovak Media Fears Government Crackdown After PM Assassination Attempt

Slovak journalists are concerned that the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico would result in a renewed push for a proposal replacing the country’s public broadcaster RTVS.


Facebook, Instagram Face EU Probe Over Suspicions of Failing to Impose Child Protection Policies

The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram under concerns of insufficient child protection measures, with Meta facing scrutiny regarding compliance with digital regulations, particular..

Russia's Vladimir Putin Visits China's Xi Jinping to Strengthen Economic, Political Ties Amid US Global Dominance

Russia's President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Thursday for a two-day state visit that will include talks with China's President Xi Jinping to deepen the strategic partnership between the two..

US Sanctions Russian Businessman, 3 Companies Involved in Scheme to Evade Sanctions Tied to Russia's Metals Tycoon

The US has imposed sanctions against a Russian businessman, and three companies based in Russia allegedly used in a scheme to evade US sanctions connected to Russian tycoon Oleg Deripaska...


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EasyJet expected to announce £700 million of profit next week
London-based low-cost airline carrier, EasyJet is expected to post its highest annual profit to date next week as analysts estimated that increasing customers over the year will contribute greatly to
Russian GDP shrinks 4.1% in Q3; fall rate eases
The Russian economy slipped 4.1 percent during the third quarter as against the drop of 4.6 percent in the second quarter. The consecutive third quarter of contraction signals recessionary situation i
Eiffel Tower and Other Famous Tourist Attractions Closed Until Further Notice After Paris Attack
Eiffel Tower is closed for an indefinite period of time after the bloody Paris attack on Friday, Nov.13 that killed at least 129 people. The announcement was made by the operator on Saturday.
French financial markets wary of terror attack aftershock
Analysts are expecting some sell-off in the stock market today as investors are expected to be cautious after the Paris attack. However, the market seems to be resilient from the attack especially the
UK Sold Northern Rock Mortgages To US Worth £13bn
The Treasury has sold worth of 13 billion British pounds of Northern Rock mortgages to a US private venture firm in what is thought to be the greatest ever budgetary source deal by the European govern
Pound Fell Against Dollar Before Fed Speakers Could Impose Rate Hike
The pound fell without precedent for the first time in four days against the dollar amid speculation Federal Reserve authorities speaking Thursday will set the stage for a U.S Interest-rate increment
Drop in agriculture brings down Hungary economic growth in Q3 below forecast
Registering slowest growth rate during the past nine quarters, Hungary's economy growth rate was weakest during the third quarter ending September as agriculture production drop impacted the gross dom
Russia's two biggest airlines to combine; Aeroflot to buy Transaero for patriotism rather than profits
Aeroflot agreed to take over its closest competitor Transaero Airlines as the country's economic woes shake the industry. And to help support homegrown companies in the middle of a downturn, the gover
Pope Francis urges Catholics to put down technology at the dinner table
Pope Francis urged Catholics on Wednesday to avoid using smartphones and other technological devices at the dinner table. Mashable reported that Pope Francis told the audiences at the St. Peter's Squa
Beck's Beer Maker Formalized a $106 Billion Deal Acquisition of SABMiller
Anheuser-Busch (AB) InBev NV, maker of the world's most famous beer has achieved a formal agreement to buy SABMiller PLC in a $106 billion deal. However, the deal will face a long process to pass regu
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