EUROPEAN HEADLINES
BBC Europe – Nato chief says alliance ‘does not want new Cold War’. Nato is not seeking confrontation with Russia and does not want another Cold War, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has told the BBC. The planned deployment of 4,000 extra troops to eastern Europe aims to prevent, not provoke conflict, he said. Despite current tensions, the military alliance does not see Russia as a threat, he added
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Deutsche Bank’s swing to profit eases pressure amid turbulence
Chief Cryan warns challenges loom. $14bn US demand ‘overshadows’ restructuring. |
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| WSJE |
Inflation fear fuels a bond rout
Selloff suggests investors expect a sea change in markets. |
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| INYT |
Weapons that kill on their own
American strategy focused on artificial intelligence raises questions of control. |
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| Le Monde |
Biodiversity: 58% of vertebrates have disappeared over the past 40 years
Ecosystems have never been so endangered before, according to a study published by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) on 27 October. |
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| Les Echos |
How the Obama era has changed the United States
A more dynamic economy, a more fractured society, a paralysed political system. D-10: Hillary Clinton very close to victory. |
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| Frankfurter Allgemeine |
Moscow denies responsibility for lethal attack on Syrian school
At least 22 students killed. UN Coordinator: War is becoming more and more reckless. |
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| Süddeutsche Zeitung |
Open road for CETA trade pact with Canada
Following complicated talks, Belgium’s government has cleared Wallonia’s reservations against the Ceta agreement and agreed to make some concessions. EU President Tusk is relieved. |
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| La Repubblica |
Earthquake leads to waves of displaced people
The shaking destroyed houses and buildings, displacing thousands of people. |
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| Il Sole 24 Ore |
Padoan to the EU: target reached for migrants and earthquake without expenses
Renzi: 4 earthquakes in seven years, let’s see if Brussels changes its mind. |
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| Gazeta Wyborcza |
Poland loses friends in Europe
After Poland broke talks on the delivery of Caracal helicopters from France, Paris cooled down its relations with Warsaw. Cancelling the Weimar Triangle is only the beginning. |
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| El Pais |
Rajoy attends PSOE’s first session and does not get approval
The candidate did not manage to reach an investiture and has to wait until tomorrow. |
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| Expansion |
Telefonica cuts dividend and debt
The company will reduce the payment to EUR 0.55 a share in 2016 and EUR 0.40 in 2017. |
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| The Times |
Last-ditch No 10 pledge kept Nissan in Britain
Carmaker will be shielded from Brexit costs. |
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| The Guardian |
Nissan pledge hands Brexit boost to May
PM denies sweetheart deal to secure future of car plant in Sunderland.
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