Russia ratchets up war rhetoric – and not just in Syria
A rock band sings about taking Berlin; politicians and the media threaten…
Paris climate summit agrees on text, but questions open
It is halftime at the Paris climate conference, and negotiators have agreed…
Changing climate causing chaos on the Amazon
Altered storm patterns and longer dry spells are resulting in lower river…
Soil: An undervalued resource
Ever more land is being covered by concrete, deforested, farmed, over-fertilised or…
In French elections, clashing visions of Muslim identity
The fledgling Union of French Muslim Democrats faces an uphill struggle in…
Turkish soldiers enter northern Iraq, Baghdad demands swift withdrawal
Baghdad says the entry of a battalion of Turkish troops is a…
Real Madrid thrown out of Copa del Rey
Real Madrid's worst cup concerns have been realized. Despite winning, the fielding…
Germany set for record year of toy sales
This holiday season, toy Death Stars and armies of miniature Stormtroopers are…
Bundesliga: Youthful trio deliver for Schalke
Schalke's young players delivered for them at the start of matchday 15…