Responding to terrorism inevitably implies military consequences. This may shock some people, but these groups must also be dealt with on a military footing. I won't use the word 'combat' to avoid being painted as a crusader.

Italy has no colonial past in Iran.

I know that many in Germany think we have a merry financial policy over here.

I want to say very clearly that the government... is ready to intervene in order to guarantee the stability of banks and the savings of our citizens.

Throughout history, when societies face tough economic times, we have seen democratic reforms deferred, decreased trust in government, persecution of minority groups, and a general shrinking of the democratic space.

So if North Korea continues present isolation, then with such economic difficulties the North Korean government must meet a very serious situation in the future.

The government and politicians should listen to the people instead of preaching from their secular pulpits on how the rest of us should live our lives.

I've never paid attention to politics. I only have the vaguest notion of what the IRA is.