Spain, France push for EU response to surging energy prices
Luxembourg (dpa) – Spain, France and Greece called on Monday for an EU-level response to address rapidly burgeoning energy prices, warning of the need to keep citizens on board with the transition from fossil fuel dependency to more renewable energy. «This is not an issue that we can tackle at national level,» Spanish Finance Minister…
Missouri governor rejects clemency for death row inmate
Washington (dpa) – Missouri Governor Mike Parson has rejected calls for clemency including an appeal from the pope in the high-profile case of a death row inmate and said his execution is to proceed as planned. «Today, Governor Mike Parson confirmed that the state of Missouri will carry out the sentence of Mr. Ernest Lee…
Suspected Jihadist arrested in Greek capital after interagency tip
Athens (dpa) – Greek security forces detained an Iraqi man believed to be a member of the Islamic State extremist group in Athens on Monday. The arrest came following information and tip-offs from anti-terrorism agencies in other countries, the Greek police said. According to reports by Greece’s public broadcaster ERT, security authorities have videos showing…
