Germany wants G20 to keep language on trade, currencies, climate

Germany wants G20 to keep language on trade, currencies, climate

February 9, 2017 - 15:48 AMT  11:48 GMT
In its 2016 communique, the G20 agreed to "refrain from competitive devaluations" or any targeting of exchange rates for "competitive purposes."
Explosion at Flamanville nuclear power plant in France

Explosion at Flamanville nuclear power plant in France

February 9, 2017 - 15:05 AMT  11:05 GMT
At least five people have been slightly injured inhaling the fumes caused by the blast, AFP reports citing sources in the prefecture.
8 countries join initiative to counter Trump's global anti-abortion move

8 countries join initiative to counter Trump's global anti-abortion move

February 9, 2017 - 15:00 AMT  11:00 GMT
The Netherlands announced in January the launch of a global fund to help women access abortion services.
Verizon announces its own Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch

Verizon announces its own Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch

February 9, 2017 - 14:27 AMT  10:27 GMT
On the hardware side of things, it offers a 1.39-inch circular display at 480 x 480 resolution, with LTE, Wi-Fi, and NFC connectivity options.
Wikipedia bans Daily Mail as “generally unreliable” source

Wikipedia bans Daily Mail as “generally unreliable” source

February 9, 2017 - 14:18 AMT  10:18 GMT
It has a history of "poor fact checking, sensationalism and flat-out fabrication," editors say, and things it reports as true can usually be found elsewhere.
Urartu-era antiquities found in a truck in Hungary

Urartu-era antiquities found in a truck in Hungary

February 9, 2017 - 14:00 AMT  10:00 GMT
Experts said that that such a large assortment of objects had never been recovered before from an Urartu grave.
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds roll out 2017 European tour dates

Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds roll out 2017 European tour dates

February 9, 2017 - 13:59 AMT  09:59 GMT
The beloved curmudgeon will begin his eight-week tour with a month in the UK in September before heading to Europe.
End of the Road festival announces its first wave of headliners

End of the Road festival announces its first wave of headliners

February 9, 2017 - 13:52 AMT  09:52 GMT
Also on the bill are a pair of legends: country singer Lucinda Williams and post-rock pioneers The Jesus and Mary Chain.
Radiohead to perform in Israel despite industry boycott

Radiohead to perform in Israel despite industry boycott

February 9, 2017 - 13:29 AMT  09:29 GMT
The gig is a controversial one with many bands urged to avoid performing in Israel in protest of the country’s occupation of Palestinian land.
The xx, Jamie T, Pet Shop Boys among Bestival 2017 headliners

The xx, Jamie T, Pet Shop Boys among Bestival 2017 headliners

February 9, 2017 - 13:19 AMT  09:19 GMT
This year Bestival moves from the Isle Of Wight to a new home at Dorset’s Lulworth Estate and takes place from September 7-10.
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