09 June 2016 Week In Brief: INTERNATIONAL NEWS Europe BELGIUM: A passenger train collided with a freight train, killing two passengers and the driver. EU: The European Commission announced a “Marshall Plan for Africa”, an investment of €70 billion to counter migration by creating jobs and strengthening border controls in various African countries. FRANCE: Industrial… Continue reading Issue 57:2016 06 09:Week in Brief international
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Issue 15: 2015 08 13 International News
13 August 2015 Week in Brief: INTERNATIONAL NEWS IRAN: Iran has announced that it will increase oil production as soon as sanctions are lifted. The announcement led to a fall in oil prices: Brent crude was down to US$49.67 a barrel (it had been US$69 a barrel in May). Isis forces have taken an important… Continue reading Issue 15: 2015 08 13 International News