Belgium´s German – speakers Community has a constitutional status that makes it self – governing in many respects

Iran´s blossoming relationship with the countries of Latin America may be cause for surprise, and extreme annoyance, in Washington. Yet despite divergent ideologies, they share healthy trade and industrial linjs, and geopolitical interests. And you don’t always have to choose your friends

Unlikely as it may be, it was as a result of a recent confrontation on the foggy East China Sea that rare earth metals – used in the production of vital components in a host of hi – tech products on which we increasingly depend – hit the headlines