UN General Assembly once more rejects U.S. blockade of Cuba
The UN General Assembly voted on Cuba's resolution calling for "an end to the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the U.S. against Cuba."
Portuguese president re-appoints right wing minority government
In Portugal there is a presidential election in January 2016, in which Cavaco Silva's actions will surely be an issue.
Burkina Faso coup reversed, general arrested
The coup in the West African country has evidently been reversed by the opposition of sections of the army loyal to the interim government.
Elections throw future of Portugal’s right wing government in doubt
The question of whether Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho will stay on, and on what basis, is the subject of intense negotiations.
Germany: predictions after 25 years
After 25 years of unification, annexation, or occupation, the only safe predictions in Germany still seem to be the ones about lunar eclipses.
