America
Miss Nepal: no world hunger cliche
The 62nd UN general assembly opens on 24 September with a focus on climate change. Famous protestors remind HQ about their 2015 world hunger promises
america, nepal, united nations, foreign policy, world affairs, united states
Trust me, I'm Microsoft
On 17 September the European Union's second highest court slaps Microsoft with a 500 million euro fine for violating antitrust regulations and abusing its monopoly of the market - they have two months to appeal
america, netherlands, brussels, international trade, european union, society, politics
Keren Ann: ‘You take something from everything’
The French singer of Dutch origin, 33, was born in Caesarea, Israel. She lived in the Netherlands until the age of 11 and sings in English. Now, she moves between Iceland, France and New York
america, brunch, leonid kuchma, israel, paris, music, france
2 Days in Paris: 'the French are apparently perfect'
Julie Delpy’s multicultural comedy with bite, starring her parents, US actor Adam Goldberg and Germany’s Daniel Brühl, opens in French cinemas on 11 July. Reviews from both sides of the Rhein
america, love, lifestyle, travel, julie delpy, nationalism, paris
Czech and Polish missile shields as military targets?
Missile shields in Poland and the Czech Republic are military targets, according to Russia: if it cannot control its own airspace, Europe could become a global battleground
america, czech republic, poland, post-soviet states, iran islamic republic of, world affairs, politics
Honorary Oscar for Ennio Morricone
The Italian composer for the likes of 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly' and 'Bulworth' takes home an Academy Award on February 25
america, los angeles, cinema, roman polanski, culture, music, united states
Iran: Security Council deadline looms
February 21 is the United Nations deadline for Resolution 1737 for Iran to stop its uranium-enrichment programme
america, germany, energy, united kingdom, middle east, denmark, spain
David Calleo: 'free trade is the last great religion of the West'
On the eve of the global Davos Economic Forum, North American intellectual David Calleo describes his vision of the role Europe plays in globalisation
'Women in Quebec are more violent towards men - not the other way round'
Every third day in France, a woman dies at the hands of a violent partner. The case is different on the other side of the francophone world
US congress candidates jump on holy bandwagon
On Nov 7, Americans will elect their new representatives. In the US and in Europe, politicians smear, heckle and taunt each other on religious issues
america, religion, vatican, elections, society, politics, united states
Europe - USA: back to french fries
Though support for Europe’s soft power grows in American liberal bastions, the military EU institutions still lack credibility in the US
america, human rights, identity, islamic terrorism, integration, immigration, islamophobia
