German Government Coalition Gets Record Low Support in New Poll

Only 38% of Germans support the parties of the current government coalition, the lowest since the last parliamentary elections in 2021, a poll conducted by the Institute for New Social Answers (INSA) for German newspaper Bild has shown.

Western Policies ‘Colonialism in New Package’- Putin

The BRICS group is not trying to compete with or oppose any other nation or group, but nevertheless faces resistance from countries of the so-called “golden billion” that wish to preserve their global dominance, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

Americans don't trust US government anymore: The Hill - China.org.cn

The United States is dealing with more state fragility than many realize -- people do not trust their government, and surrounding institutions, including the media, are doing little to earn back that trust, reported The Hill on Sunday.

France Adopting Biased Stance on Regional Crises: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi slammed French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian for his recent anti-Tehran remarks and said the western European country has a “one-sided and biased” stance on crises facing the Middle East region.

Internet Kaos: British Parliament to investigate spread of 'fake news'

The British government announced an investigation Monday of Internet distribution of "fake news" and social media companies' responsibility to control it.

Martin Schulz will not seek third term at European Parliament

European Parliament President Martin Schulz has said he will not seek a third term and is returning to German national politics.

US public shocked, baffled over Trump victory

After the long and grinding process of vote counting that went into 3 a.m. Wednesday morning, the result was finally out and put much of the U.S. mainstream media, many experts and the general public in a state of disbelief.

Majority of US voters say 2016 election brings out worst in people: poll

With harsh rhetoric as the brand image of the 2016 US presidential election, an overwhelming majority of voters say this year's race has brought out the worst in people.

UK: Former PM David Cameron resigns from parliament

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron has announced his resignation from his seat in parliament "with immediate effect".

Maria Zakharova: ex-CIA chief’s calls 'to kill' Russians in Syria remind of ISIS statements

The calls by ex-CIA Director Michael Morell ‘to covertly kill’ Russians and Iranians in Syria, which he made in early August in an interview with a US TV Channel are unacceptable and unhealthy, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.

Egipto muestra apoyo a golpe en Turquía (bloquea declaración de condena al golpe en la ONU)

Felicitándose por el golpe militar en Turquía, el presidente egipcio, Abdul Fattah al Sisi, ha pedido a su homólogo turco que cambie sus políticas.

U.S. Capitol: 1,200 arrested in protests against money politics

More than 1,200 people have been arrested at the U.S. Capitol during eight-day protests against big money in politics, police said.

US activists protest against big money in politics on Capitol Hill

Hundreds of protesters from across the US gathered on the Capitol Hill Friday, chanting "money out, people in," among other slogans, as part of a week-long protest in Washington, D.C., the US national capital, against big money in politics.

China urges US to stop irresponsible rhetoric on islands issues

The Defense Ministry on Friday urged the United States to cease its "irresponsible rhetoric" on issues concerning the Diaoyu Islands and islands in the South China Sea.

Les leaders européens sont médiocres par rapport à Poutine

Le vice-ministre adjoint du Ministre russe des affaires étrangères Vassili Nebenzia a mis en doute la dimension personnelle des leaders actuels de l’Occident.

Czech Activists to Rally for President Zeman’s Resignation (Reports)

Youth group activists plan to hold rallies in Prague on Monday, calling on Czech President Milos Zeman to resign, the Mlada fronta Dnes daily reports.

Swedish FM: We hope Israeli ambassador will return

Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström said Friday that relations between her country and Israel are still intact and expressed hope that Israeli Ambassador Isaac Bachman will soon return to Stockholm.

In an interview with AFP, Wallström touched on her back-and-forth with Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman, saying it was all in good humor.

"Right time" to recognize Palestinian state, Swedish FM tells FRANCE 24

Sweden became the first major Western country to officially recognise the state of Palestine on Thursday. The country's foreign minister tells FRANCE 24 why her government believes it is time other European countries followed suit.

Speaking from Stockholm, Margot Wallström said the "legal requirements" for recognition had been fulfilled.

"There is a people, there is a territory and there is a government," she said.

Sweden clarifies: Recognition of Palestinian state will go hand in hand with negotiations

The newly-formed Swedish government, which took office on October 3, stirred up controversy on Friday when it it would recognize the state of Palestine, becoming the first major European country to do so.

"US won’t decide our policies" – Sweden on Palestinian state recognition

Washington will not be the one to decide Sweden’s policies, Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström said after the US criticized Stockholm’s plans to officially recognize Palestine as a sovereign state.
“It's not the US that decides our politics,” Wallström said, adding that the new Swedish authorities expected to “get criticism” after their announcement on Palestinian statehood.
Wallström added that Sweden's new authorities expected to “get criticism” after their announcement on Palestinian statehood.