BBC Arabic·
How did the Japanese change the world's view of crowded cities
Who visits Japanese cities asserts that the real difference is the choice of urban design that facilitates access to life services and makes things smooth.
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Le Monde·
Fire in the Var: the lessons of a fire that stood up to firemen for 18 days
Launched on 21 July, the "longer fire" of the department, which is extremely complex, was declared "fixed" on 7 August in the Massif du Gros Bessillon. The fight to control him illustrated..
The Guardian World·
Germans hogging the sunloungers? Poll finds Italians and French are worse
British and Germans themselves share stereotype but other nationalities are likelier to put out towels – or umbrellas Germans are sunlounger hoggers, or so the longstanding stereotype goes. But not…
Le Monde·
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan seal an unprecedented defence alliance in Mecca
Riyadh, Ankara and Islamabad signed a pact on Friday, 7 August, that an attack against one of the three states will be considered an attack against all. The chord marks a turning point in..
Der Spiegel·
Thorsten Frei wants to cushion pension reform with hardship and transition rules
Resistance to abolishing the “pension with 63” is great. Union group leader Frei advocates social compensation measures. Thuringia’s Prime Minister Voigt sees this very similarly.
Tagesschau·
Restaurants hardly pass on reduced VAT
In January, the VAT rate on food in the catering industry was reduced. A new survey shows that the vast majority of companies have not lowered their prices. By David..