[ad_1] ROME (Reuters) – The head of Italy’s anti-discrimination office resigned on Monday after accusations that government funds meant to promote diversity projects and tackle racism had been earmarked for…
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Chinese businessmen launch factory complex in rural Germany
[ad_1] HOPPSTAEDTEN-WEIERSBACH, Germany (Reuters) – A tiny village nestled in the picturesque wooded Hunsrueck hills in western Germany is to become the unlikely home to several hundred Chinese companies hoping…
World’s oldest person, last one of 19th century, dies in Italy at 117
[ad_1] ROME (Reuters) – Emma Morano, who at 117 was believed to be the world’s oldest person and the last surviving child of the 19th century, died on Saturday, swearing…
Italian lawmaker carried out of parliament after yelling insults
[ad_1] ROME (Reuters) – A hot-headed Italian lawmaker was carried out of parliament by his arms and legs on Thursday after yelling abuse at fellow parliamentarians. Art critic and lower…
Special Report: Ortega media enrich his family, entrench his hold on Nicaragua
[ad_1] By Drazen Jorgic, Ismael Lopez MANAGUA (Reuters) – In early 2010, Nicaragua’s Canal 8, an independent television network, had a new owner. FILE PHOTO: A demonstrator holds a sign…
French startup Ynsect to build world’s biggest bug farm
[ad_1] DOLE, France (Reuters) – Growing global demand for food is putting a squeeze on available land and one French startup says it has the answer: indoor insect farming. Ynsect…
Denmark to let cross-border couples meet again
[ad_1] COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Denmark eased its border controls with other Nordic countries and Germany on Monday, allowing cross-border couples separated by the coronavirus lockdown to meet again if they…