European Debt Crisis Fast Facts
CNN — Here’s a look at the European Debt Crisis, which affected Cyprus, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain. July 11, 2011 – A munitions explosion at a naval base…
Aryeh Deri: Netanyahu dismisses key ally after High Court order
Jerusalem CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed key ally Aryeh Deri from all ministerial posts on Sunday, complying with an Israeli High Court ruling against appointing Deri to…
Analysis: Why Germany is struggling to stomach the idea of sending tanks to Ukraine
CNN — The past 12 months has forced European leaders to seriously rethink their approach to national security. If Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has confirmed one thing, it’s that peace…
Key Netanyahu ally cannot serve as cabinet minister, Israel’s top court rules, sparking potential government crisis
Jerusalem CNN — Israel’s top court ruled 10-1 on Wednesday that Aryeh Deri, leader of the Shas party and a key ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, should not be…
Lionel Messi Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of soccer player Lionel “Leo” Messi, who plays for Argentina’s national team and Paris Saint-Germain. Birth date: June 24, 1987 Birth…
Liz Truss faces her party faithful after a disastrous week. Many Conservatives fear defeat looms at UK’s next election
London CNN — Liz Truss’ first full week as British Prime Minister has not been an easy one. It began with the pound crashing to its lowest level in decades…
Lucas Papademos Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Lucas Papademos, economist and former prime minister of Greece. Birth date: October 11, 1947 Birth place: Athens, Greece Birth name: Lucas…
Liz Truss’s premiership has got off to the worst start possible
Liverpool, England CNN — Liz Truss’s first few weeks as British prime minister have been defined by crisis. She’d barely been in the job 48 hours when news broke that…
Bank of England intervenes to buy UK bonds, warns of risk to financial stability
London CNN Business — The Bank of England said Wednesday it would buy UK government debt “on whatever scale is necessary” in an emergency intervention to halt a bond market…
Sophia Loren Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of award-winning screen legend Sophia Loren. Birth date: September 20, 1934 Birth place: Rome, Italy (grew up in Pozzuoli, outside of Naples)…