Climate Change Brings Jellyfish Plague to Europe's Beaches
Jellyfish are taking over Europe's favorite swimming spots in increasing numbers. Scientists blame climate change and overfishing for the proliferation of the stinging nuisance....
Italy Attacked Over Plan to Fingerprint Roma and Sinti
A plan by the Italian government to fingerprint undocumented Roma and Sinti has sparked outrage among human rights groups and the EU who warn identifying people based on ethnicity can set a dangerous precedent...
European Press Review: Betancourt's Rescue Fatal for the FARC
French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt arrived in Paris on Friday after six years as a captive of FARC rebels in Colombia. The European press said the rescue signalled the beginning of the end for the FARC....
G8 Must Take the Lead on Climate Change, Expert Says
Bernd Pfaffenbach, German Chancellor Merkel's point man for next week's G8 summit, spoke with DW about the pressing issues on the agenda as the world's leading industrialized powers meet in Japan....
Germany Sees Developing Nations Drawn into Climate Battle
The major developing countries are being drawn into climate-control policies under a process initiated under the German presidency of the Group of Eight, officials said in Berlin ahead of the upcoming G8 summit in Japan....