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US economy grows, but still weak

ECONOMY

US economy grows, but still weak

The US economy grew slightly faster in the first quarter of 2016 than originally thought but the overall growth was still anemic.

'French fuel depot still on strike'

FRANCE

'French fuel depot still on strike'

One French fuel depot still remains out of operation because of a strike, although blockades of other depots manned by union activists have been cleared.

Major drop seen in Turkey tourist arrivals

BUSINESS

Major drop seen in Turkey tourist arrivals

Figures show security concerns and tensions with Russia have led to a drop of almost 28 percent in arrivals by foreign tourists to the country – the biggest drop in around 17 years.

Climate change irreversible now: Scientist

INTERVIEWS

Climate change irreversible now: Scientist

An American climate scientist says anybody in the position of influence including the US president cannot do anything about global warming now because it is “irreversible” at this point.