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A Boot Stamping on a Human Face
“If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face – forever.” – George Orwell. George Orwell (1903 – 1950) was a literary giant internationally famous for his novels, Nineteen Eighty-Four, Animal Farm and The Road...
Three G8 countries at “high risk” to natural disasters
Three G8 countries- France, Italy and the United States- are considered to be at “high risk” to natural disasters, claims the Natural Disasters Risk Index (NDRI). The same index, released on Thursday, lists Bangladesh, Iran and Indonesia as the countries...
NATO military exercises planned over Baltic States
NATO has announced plans to carry out military exercises over Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia later this month. The exercises will represent “the most recent demonstration of NATO solidarity and commitment to its member countries in the Baltic region”,...
“Xynthia” storm batters Europe, 51 dead
A massive tropical cyclone storm, named “Xynthia” battered the western coast of Europe Sunday, leaving as many as 51 people dead, said authorities. France was hardest hit by “Xynthia”, with at least 45 dead, said French Prime Minister...
European economy out of recession
The euro-area economy came out from recession in the third quarter Share
Germany, France return to growth in Q2; Europe on course for recovery
Germany and France, euro region’s two largest economies, returned to growth in the second quarter Share
World recession easing, sluggish recovery in sight, says IMF
The world is starting to pull out of its first recession since World War II, said the International Monetary Fund in its latest report released Wednesday. According to the latest report, the global economy was already stabilizing, the financial crisis...
French budget deficit to top 7 per cent
France’s government budget deficit is expected to soar to between 7% and 7.5% Share
Michelin to Cut 1,000 Jobs in France
The French tyre maker Michelin SA announced Wednesday a plan to cut 1,093 jobs Share
