Brussels on full security alert, metro closed
Brussels has been placed on its highest level of “security alert”:http://crisiscentrum.be/fr/news/gestion-de-crise/suites-des-attentats-paris-menace-grave-pour-tout-le-pays-et-mesures-specifiqu… source
Objectives attained: Russia withdraws troops from Syria
Announcement concerns ground forces * Naval and air support to be maintained * Russia to “intensify” its role in the peace process *The news* The Russian President has ordered… source
Boys wear skirts for school in France in pro-equality protest
Male students have turned up to school in Nantes, western France,wearing skirts in an anti-sexism move called “Lift the Skirt.” The pro-equality initiative aimed to reduce sexism in French… source
Industrial action strikes southern France city of Lyon
Train drivers and university students have marched through Lyon to protest against government proposals which they believe will disadvantage workers and students.… READ MORE : http://www.euronews… source
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker press conference after Brexit vote
“EU/ UK split must start as soon as possible, however possible”. source
Festive period hails deadly tornado season in US
With the festive period comes the onset of tornado season in the US. “Severe storms across the south and midwest”:http://www.weather.com/travel/commuter-conditions/news/southern-severe-weather-flo… source
Nairobi startup turns old tyres into trendy footwear
Would you buy a pair of scrap-tyre sandals? A Nairobi startup is all set to bring the new trend to Europe.… READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2018/03/30/nairobi-startup-turns-old-tyres-into-tre… source
As Facebook reveals spiraling data losses, analyst says Zuckerberg should go
Whatever the fate of the Facebook founder, drastic action is needed to restore trust in the social media giant, but its actions may have queered the pitch for the entire…
Latin American leaders welcome US – Cuba policy shift
Miami Cubans living in ‘Little Havana’ have mixed reactions to the news of the policy shift. Hardliners who want Castro removed from power called President Obama a traitor while others…
Brutal video shows all-out street war in Kiev, death toll rises in fresh clashes
Latest images show street riots in Kiev on the morning of Thursday, Februray 20. News media has filmed protesters being shot at in front of hotel Ukraina as clashes continue…