US sanctions businessman buying oil from ‘Islamic State’, Al-Assad supporters
The US has slapped sanctions on a number of individuals accused of…
VW gets green light for ‘simple refit’ of diesel cars in Europe
Germany's vehicle safety regulator KBA has accepted Volkswagen's proposed repairs for its…
Mercedes chief Zetsche seeks female successor
"I think women are not only very good drivers, but very good…
Pope Francis on historic visit to Africa
Pope Francis has arrived in Kenya’s capital Nairobi. The pope came with…
Remote Saint Helena evolves into tourist destination
Located half way between Africa and Latin America, Saint Helena used to…
Russa says jet downing a ‘planned provocation’
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said the downing of a Russian…
10 or so things you should know about Albert Einstein and his theories of relativity
It's been 100 years since Albert Einstein completed his theories of relativity.…
Climate pledges still too low for 2-degree limit
The UN climate summit in Paris has some tough nuts to crack:…
Schools reopen in Brussels but will kids cope?
While keeping the threat level at its maximum, Belgian Prime Minister Charles…
How protests and a blockade are crippling Nepal’s economy
Nepal has lowered its economic growth forecast from six to two percent…