Rumors of Resignation Continue to Swirl Around Pope Francis
Francis’ coterie of cardinals is known to largely agree with his vision of a more ‘progressive’ and ‘inclusive’ Church.
Tristan Vanheuckelom
August 30, 2022
Germany’s gas levy was meant to help large energy providers in financial distress, but after learning that successful companies who continue to make billions of profits applied for support as well, the levy will be reworked.
The development of a synthetic mouse embryo from stem cells to the stage of developing organs raises hopes among the scientific community that the time for such experiments with human embryos is near.
“We agree with the Americans that gas should not be used as a geopolitical weapon,” the German chancellor said.
Swedish prime minister Stefan Löfven said he would resign in November.
Campaigners launched a petition for a referendum on the issue.
“We are deeply worried about Afghan women and girls, their rights to education, work and freedom of movement,” read the statement.
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said: “We are experiencing a human tragedy for which we share responsibility.”
Lithuania said: “We cannot tolerate this bold provocation.”
Poland’s ambassador to Israel has been recalled until further notice, the foreign ministry said.
EU foreign ministers hold emergency talks via videolink Tuesday on the situation in Afghanistan.
The new Polish law would make it much harder to get back confiscated property.
After the sudden collapse of the Afghan government, Western countries try to evacuate their people from the country.
Angela Merkel will step in to help conservative Armin Laschet in his bid to succeed her as German chancellor as he sinks in the polls.
