Eva Kaili’s partner confesses role in EU Parliament corruption case – sources
by BRUSSELS, Dec 15 (Reuters) – Francesco Giorgi, the partner of ousted European Parliament vice-president Eva Kaili, has confessed to his role in a Qatari corruption …
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Electric vehicles face the leap to the mass market
DETROIT, Dec 15 (Reuters) – The past year has been disappointing for investors as they poured money into Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) and rival EV startups …
‘What a tragic day’: British nurses go on strike in bitter pay dispute
First strike in the 106-year history of the nursing union Strikes underway on Thursday and 20 December Nurses want a 5% pay rise plus inflation …
Musk cashes in another $3.6 billion in Tesla stock
The sale brings Musk’s total sale to nearly $40 billion Tesla shares mark their lowest close in two years Investors are frustrated with the sale …
Jesuits admit the artist was excommunicated ahead of new reports of abuse
ROME (AP) – The head of Pope Francis’ Jesuit religious order admitted Wednesday that a prominent Jesuit priest had been convicted of one of the …
The Turkish court sentences Erdogan’s rival to prison with political interdiction
The mayor of Istanbul was sentenced to 2 years and 7 months in prison Imamoglu accused of insulting public officials in the speech He is …
Turn off your phone and other travel tips from a major frequent traveler
Former Microsoft Corporation executive Mickey Ashmore is the owner of the shoe brand Sabah, which he created in 2013. It produces leather shoes inspired by …
Affected by the wave of COVID, businesses in China are struggling to maintain normal operations
BEIJING, Dec 13 (Reuters) – From e-commerce giant JD.com to cosmetics brand Sephora, companies in China are scrambling to minimize the impact of rising COVID …
Residents have been told to stay at home as heavy rains and floods hit Portugal
LISBON, Dec 13 (Reuters) – Heavy rains hit parts of the Iberian Peninsula on Tuesday, flooding roads, washing away cars and forcing Portuguese authorities to …
The European Parliament kicks out Vice President Kaili over the corruption scandal in Qatar
Kaili was one of four people arrested in Belgium The Greek politician’s lawyer says he denies the crime Police discovered cash during the raids, some …