Europe

Netherlands Shares Climate Change Advice With Poorer Countries

3:26pm December 04, 2015

by Eleanor Beardsley

Most of the low-lying coastal countries suffering the consequences of climate change are poor. The Netherlands breaks that mold, and offers advice from its centuries of flood control to other nations.

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Germany Votes To Provide Military Support In Fight Against ISIS

2:22pm December 04, 2015

by Alexandra Starr

Germany will send six Tornado jets, a naval frigate and up to 1,200 soldiers to Syria. But it will not be conducting airstrikes.

Winston Churchill Was A Great Statesman But Apparently A Bad Customer

5:26am December 04, 2015

Archives of London tailor Henry Poole and Company reveal Churchill left behind an $18,000 bill. His last order: repairs to a yachting cap. Don't think they can expect payment — that ship has sailed.

Now-suspended FIFA President Sepp Blatter (left) congratulates Juan Angel Napout after Napout was confirmed as president of CONMEBOL earlier this year.

2 More Top FIFA Officials Arrested, 16 Indicted In Corruption Probe

8:22pm December 03, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Swiss police, on behalf of U.S. authorities, arrested soccer federation Vice Presidents Alfredo Hawit and Juan Angel Napout in Zurich. Altogether, 27 officials are now named in the indictment.

Cars drive past a banner of Saudi Arabia's King Salman that reads,

As Saudi Arabia Battles Its Oil Rivals, Prices Are Expected To Stay Low

6:17pm December 03, 2015

by Jackie Northam

The Saudis could push up world oil prices by cutting their production. But they seem to feel that would mostly help their rivals, like Iran and Russia. So the Saudis are expected to keep pumping away.

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On Eve Of Big Vote, Germany Expected To Join Campaign Against ISIS

4:54pm December 03, 2015

by Esme Nicholson

The German parliament votes Friday on whether to send military support for French attacks on ISIS in Syria. The measure is expected to pass the Bundestag.

EU Investigating Tax Deal Between Luxembourg, McDonald's

1:45pm December 03, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

Regulators say Luxembourg has allowed the fast-food giant to pay virtually no taxes on its European profits since 2009.

Ukrainian deputy minister of health Igor Pereginets holds a 2-year-old getting a polio vaccination in Kiev on October 21 — part of a campaign launched after two cases were reported in September.

WHO Asks Ukraine To Declare A State Of Emergency. The Reason? Polio

12:34pm December 03, 2015

by Fran Kritz

Two cases in September raised concern about the country's low vaccination rate. And a new government campaign to inoculate kids is falling short.

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British Lawmakers Approve Bombing Runs Into Syria

7:13am December 03, 2015

After 10 hours of Parliamentary debate, the British House of Commons voted on extending Britain's involvement in Syria. Steve Inskeep talks to Peter Westmacott, Britain's ambassador to the U.S.

Britain's Newest National Park Struggles To Stay On The Map

5:33am December 03, 2015

The South Downs has disappeared from Google Maps four times. The park asks to be reinstated, otherwise, how will the millennials ever be able to find it?