Congo Fever: Deadly ticks carrying Ebola-like virus found in UK and Europe

Deadly ticks that carry an ebola-like virus have been found in the UK after spreading across Europe, health officials have warned. The hyalomma tick was discovered in Dorset last year and was 10 times larger in size than average, as … Read More

Merkel’s illustrious reign is at risk of being tarnished

posted in: Germany, News

German Chancellor Angela Merkel speeches during her meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) at Meseberg governmental house August 18, 2018 in Gransee, Germany. Mikhail Svetlov | Getty Images Sakrileg, the German word for sacrilege: the violation or misuse … Read More

‘Doomsday predictions can no longer be met with disdain’: Pope Francis calls carbon pricing ‘essential’

Pope Francis meets Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg during the weekly audience at Saint Peter’s Square at the Vatican, April 17, 2019.PHOTO: VATICAN MEDIA/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis said on Friday that carbon pricing is “essential” … Read More

Pope on climate crisis: Time is running out, decisive action needed

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Pope meets with oil CEOs attending Vatican Dialogue Summit  (Vatican Media) Pope Francis on Friday meets with participants attending a summit entitled, “The Vatican Dialogues: The Energy Transition and Care for our Common Home”. In comments to the group, he … Read More

Boris Johnson takes lead in race for British prime minister

posted in: European Union, News

Boris Johnson is the front-runner to replace Theresa May as British prime minister. File Photo by Heinz Ruckemann/UPI | License Photo June 13 (UPI) — British politician Boris Johnson took a big step toward succeeding Theresa May as prime minister, winning the first … Read More

Immigrant overload, not Brexit, heralds the end of the European Union

Niall Ferguson says Europe is becoming ‘the meltdown pot’ as a steadily increasing stream of immigrants breaks down political unity between EU member states and pushes voters back to national boundaries. Matteo Salvini speaks during an anti-immigration protest in October … Read More

‘Delay means defeat,’ says defiant Boris Johnson as he insists he’ll take Britain of the EU on October 31 – deal or no deal

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Former British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, who is running to succeed Theresa May as Prime Minister. REUTERS/Hannah McKay Conservative Politician Boris Johnson, favourite to succeed Theresa May as Prime Minister of the UK, will tomorrow commit to taking Britain out … Read More

New PM will not change Brexit deal – EU’s Juncker

posted in: European Union, News

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker reiterated the EU’s refusal to renegotiate as many of the Conservative Party candidates vying to replace Prime Minister Theresa May said they would seek a new agreement. “I have the impression for months now that … Read More

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