Russia and Iran are fighting together – but are they as close as it seems?
Feb 11, 2016 13:12 pm UTC| Insights & Views
After years of isolation, Iran is slowly coming back in from the cold after the deal to curb its nuclear programme. And as it starts to reassert itself more openly in the world order, its rekindling a stormy affair with an...
UK housing costliest ever, seems like bubble bursting
Feb 11, 2016 11:17 am UTC| Insights & Views Real Estate
Housing Starts in the United Kingdom increased to 36530 in the third quarter of 2015 from 35960 in the second quarter of 2015. While construction PMI came in at 55 in January of 2016, down from 57.8 in the previous...
Gold edging higher despite ETF's outflow after Yellen's dovish testimony
Feb 11, 2016 09:02 am UTC| Insights & Views
Yesterday, Fed Chair Yellens testimony before the banking committee of the US Senate would take place this afternoon, though we do not expect this to yield anything new about the US monetary policy as she referred the...
Fires are increasing in warming world, but a new model could help us predict them
Feb 11, 2016 08:47 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology
Over the past decade, the frequency of bushfires in Australia has increased. The Forest Fire Danger Index - which measures the frequency and severity of the weather most conducive to fire - has increased dramatically since...
Social mobility isn't just about 18-year-olds: adults need life chances too
Feb 11, 2016 08:38 am UTC| Insights & Views Life
The prime minister has pledged to double the number of students from disadvantaged backgrounds entering higher education by 2020. David Cameron has signalled an all-out attack on poverty and has thrown down the gauntlet to...
Why native English speakers fail to be understood in English – and lose out in global business
Feb 11, 2016 08:15 am UTC| Insights & Views
Language skills are often trumpeted as a cornerstone of social integration, allowing citizens to participate fully in their host communities. British prime minister David Cameron recently announced a 20m fund for English...
Bushfires are pushing species towards extinction
Feb 11, 2016 08:10 am UTC| Insights & Views Nature
Massive bushfires in recent months have tragically claimed peoples lives and destroyed their homes. These events are becoming more common as our warming and drying climate increases the frequency, intensity and extent of...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects