Trump's Election Gives Hope to Europe's Far Right
Europe's far-right politicians were quick to congratulate Donald Trump. Populist parties across Europe share his views, and analysts warn they will be emboldened by his win.
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Shocked By Trump Win, Brits See Brexit Parallels And Commiserate
"It's overwhelming for me to see the huge amount of disenfranchised people who feel the government has failed them," said one government worker who watched results roll in at the U.S. Embassy.
Monkeys Regain Control Of Paralyzed Legs With Help Of An Implant
Two monkeys with spinal cord injuries were able to move after a wireless implant restored the connection between brain and legs. But any help for people will be years away, researchers say.
Iran, France And China To Develop $6 Billion Gas Field In The Persian Gulf
The deal marks the first Western energy investment in Iran since the loosening of sanctions in January.
Trump Compares His Campaign To Brexit. What Do Britons Think?
On his last day on the campaign trail, Donald Trump again drew parallels to the Brexit vote in the U.K. British voters say some comparisons are valid, but many expect a different outcome at the polls.
Sweden Says Julian Assange To Face Questioning Next Week
More than four years after he took refuge in Ecuador's embassy in London, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will face questioning there on Nov. 14 over allegations of sex crimes, including rape.
VW Chairman Now Included In German Prosecutor's Volkswagen Emissions Probe
The news comes more than one year after Hans Dieter Pötsch was named chairman; for 12 years, he was Volkswagen's chief financial officer.
Italy Becomes A Leading Destination For Migrants, Matching Greece
Italy received almost 160,000 arrivals this year and the nation says it can't manage the flow. Meanwhile, it's creating a DNA database to help ID migrants who've perished on the way.
Italy On Track To Receive Record Number Of Migrants This Year
Italy says it is on track to receive more migrants this year than ever before. The Mediterranean country has for decades been a prime destination for those fleeing hardship in Africa and the Middle East.
Is Capitalism Compatible With Democracy?
Yanis Varoufakis proposes a provocative idea: democracy is not compatible with capitalism. He argues corporations have gained too much control and advocates for an "authentic democracy."