Romania scraps corruption decree, protesters keep up pressure
Romania scrapped on Sunday a contentious corruption decree in a climbdown after the biggest mass demonstrations since 1989, but protesters kept up pressure by taking to the streets for a sixth straight day.
Feb 05, 2017, 21:29 PM ISTMacedonian opposition also claims election victory
The Macedonian opposition Social Democrats claimed victory in elections, shortly after the ruling conservative party had announced that it had won.
Dec 12, 2016, 05:08 AM ISTMartin Schulz to quit as EU Parliament chief, enter German politics
Germany`s Martin Schulz said on Thursday he would step down as head of the European Parliament and return to national politics in elections next year.
Nov 24, 2016, 14:36 PM ISTUS covertly financed Germany`s Willy Brandt: Historian
Washington bankrolled Willy Brandt in an internal party tussle that the politician finally won before eventually becoming the chancellor of West Germany, according to a historian, Der Spiegel magazine reported Friday.
Jun 10, 2016, 21:48 PM IST