Austria wants a full stop to migrant influx along Balkans
Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 13:39
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
Austria wants not only to crimp the influx of migrants pouring into Europe but to fully stop it, its interior minister declared Wednesday as she convened a meeting of ministers from Western Balkan...
The pound remains under pressure as EU campaign begins
Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 11:00
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
The pound is hovering at seven year lows against the dollar as investors try to hedge bets ahead of the upcoming vote on whether Britain should remain in the European Union. The currency fell to...
Italy summons US ambassador over reports Berlusconi was spied on
Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 08:09
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
The Italian foreign ministry on Tuesday summoned the American ambassador in Rome to press for "clarifications" after Italian media reported that a U.S. intelligence agency had intercepted phone calls...
14 more US reports of possible Zika spread through sex
Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 06:34
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
U.S. health officials are investigating more than a dozen possible Zika infections that may have been spread through sex. The 14 cases all involve men who visited areas with Zika outbreaks, and...
New London rail line to be named Elizabeth Line after queen
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 13:39
Last update: about 12 years ago
Associated Press
A new rail line under London is to be named in honor of Queen Elizabeth II. Developers say the project known as Crosssrail will be named the Elizabeth Line when it opens in December 2018. When it...