Libya says 11 oil fields non-operational after Islamic State attacks
Thursday, 5 March 2015, 14:30
Last update: about 13 years ago
Associated Press
Libya's state-run oil corporation has declared 11 oil fields in the country non-operational after attacks by suspected Islamic State militants, opting for a force majeure clause that exempts the state...
UK Prime Minister Cameron declines to take part in one-to-one debate
Thursday, 5 March 2015, 11:37
Last update: about 13 years ago
Associated Press
Prime Minister David Cameron is refusing to take part in a head-to-head debate with the opposition leader Ed Miliband before the campaign for the general election. Cameron's camp made what he...
Human rights body scolds France, saying spanking kids is a no-no
Wednesday, 4 March 2015, 19:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Associated Press
Scolding France like a wayward child, Europe's top human rights body says French laws aren't clear enough that spanking is a big no-no. The 47-member Council of Europe said Wednesday...
German Chancellor Merkel seeks to dampen talk of 3rd Greek bailout
Wednesday, 4 March 2015, 17:23
Last update: about 13 years ago
Associated Press
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the president of the European Union's executive branch cautioned Wednesday against speculation that Greece will need a third financial bailout. Though Greek...