'Trump Has Created A Huge Chasm' In U.S. Society: Capitol Siege Viewed From Berlin
The violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol stunned many in Germany, especially those who grew up in the American sector of then-West Berlin.
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In France, Performing Artists Are Guaranteed Unemployment Income
As U.S. performing artists struggle to make ends meet during the pandemic, those in France are benefitting from an unemployment system that takes into account the intermittent nature of their work.
London Mayor Says City 'At Crisis Point,' Declares 'Major Incident'
"The stark reality is that we will run out of beds for patients in the next couple of weeks unless the spread of the virus slows down drastically," London Mayor Sadiq Khan said Friday.
U.S. Allies React To Breach Of U.S. Capitol By Pro-Trump Extremists
The storming of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump extremists has shocked America's allies, and prompted denunciations. They've called it an assault on democracy, and urged a peaceful transfer of power.
After Slow Start, Europeans Call For Quicker Vaccines Against COVID-19
From France to Germany to The Netherlands, citizens are venting frustration over the pace of the mass vaccination program.
Germany Moves Toward Requiring Women On Large Companies' Executive Boards
Germany lags the U.S. and others in the number of women on boards at major companies. "[N]ot many changes are made voluntarily, and progress is very slow," said the federal minister for women.
EU Authorizes Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Saying It Has 160 Million Doses
"Now we are working at full speed to approve it & make it available in the EU," said EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. It is be the second vaccine to get EU authorization.
U.K. Judge Rejects Julian Assange's Bail Request, Citing Flight Risk
District Judge Vanessa Baraitser ruled that the WikiLeaks founder must be held in custody while the U.S. government appeals an extradition request.
Europeans Criticize The Slow Start To COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout In EU
There's growing concern in Germany about the slow start to the campaign. German politicians blame EU leaders for moving too slowly, and for wanting to control the rollout for its 27 member states.
Trump Administration Adds Tariffs To Some Merchandise Out Of France
The U.S. is slapping new tariffs on French handbags, cognac and other products. The import taxes are the latest weapons in trans-Atlantic trade disputes involving Internet companies and jet makers.