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Inflation protests across Europe threaten political turmoil

Saturday, 22 October 2022, 09:09 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

In Romania, protesters blew horns and banged drums to voice their dismay over the rising cost of living. People across France took to the streets to demand pay increases that keep pace with...

Italy's Meloni steeped herself in far-right ideology as teen

Saturday, 22 October 2022, 06:20 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Her heart steeped in far-right tenets, as a young teen Giorgia Meloni embarked on an ideological quest that has propelled her — 30 years later — to the height of government power. The...

Italy's far-right leader Meloni forms new government

Friday, 21 October 2022, 19:30 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Giorgia Meloni on Friday formed Italy’s new ruling coalition, giving the country its first far-right-led government since the end of World War II and becoming the first woman tapped to serve as...

Liz Truss promised UK a shakeup — but was forced out instead

Friday, 21 October 2022, 15:20 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Liz Truss became prime minister on a promise to open a new era of growth by shaking up Britain's economy. But the tumult that resulted was not exactly what she had in mind: Markets recoiled,...

Jury: Kevin Spacey didn't molest actor Anthony Rapp in 1986

Friday, 21 October 2022, 14:20 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

A jury sided with Kevin Spacey on Thursday in one of the lawsuits that derailed the film star’s career, finding he did not sexually abuse Anthony Rapp, then 14, while both were...

EU leaders avoid deep rift on gas price cap at energy summit

Friday, 21 October 2022, 08:02 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

European Union leaders struggled to find immediate practical solutions on how to deal with the energy crisis but avoided an open rift between Germany and France on Friday that would have exposed a...

Truss quits, but UK's political and economic turmoil persist

Friday, 21 October 2022, 08:00 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

British Prime Minister Liz Truss quit Thursday after a tumultuous and historically brief term marred by economic policies that roiled financial markets and a rebellion in her political party...

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