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U.N. Security Council considers demanding Libya ceasefire

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The U.N. Security Council is considering a British-drafted resolution that would demand a ceasefire in Libya and call on all countries with influence over the warring parties to ensure compliance. Diplomats from the 15-member council are due to meet later on Tuesday to discuss the text that also calls for unconditional […]

BREAKING: British embassy EVACUATED in Spain after bomb threat in skyscraper

The Torre Espacio (Space Tower) hosts the embassies of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and the Netherlands. Emergency services have been scrambled to the scene, in Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid, including police and the fire service. At 235 metres high, the 57-floor tower is Spain’s fourth-tallest skyscraper. It is almost as tall as London’s […]

EU TERRIFIED after Finland election populist SURGE exposes real crisis to batter Brussels

The strong performance of the far-right in Finland’s elections has shown the strength of anti-immigrant parties across the continent. The elections have caused consternation in Brussels ahead of the EU Parliament elections from May 23-26. A similar pattern has emerged in Estonia where prime minister Juri Ratas is in coalition talks with the far-right, anti-EU […]

Americans, frequent visitors to Notre-Dame, begin fundraising efforts

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The fire that devastated Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on Monday prompted fund-raising appeals in the United States, as people horrified by the blaze began making commitments to restore a global landmark even before the flames were extinguished. The New York-based French Heritage Society and the Go Fund Me crowdsourcing platform were […]

U.S. House Committees subpoena Deutsche Bank and others in probe of Trump’s finances

Two U.S. House of Representatives committees have issued subpoenas to multiple financial institutions, including Deutsche Bank AG, for information on President Donald Trump‘s finances, the panels’ Democratic leaders said on Monday. “The potential use of the U.S. financial system for illicit purposes is a very serious concern. The Financial Services Committee is exploring these matters, […]

Vegan Kimchis to Savor

So you thought that Korean kimchi, made from ingredients like Napa cabbage and radishes, was vegan? Not necessarily, as there’s most likely some fish sauce lurking in the mix. Nasoya, a company that specializes in tofu and other vegetarian Asian products, has introduced fishless vegan kimchi in four styles: regular spicy Napa cabbage, mild Napa […]