Disgust

The EU’s greatest failure

Sadness, anger, disgust. The statements from European agencies and officials reacting to the deadly wreck off the coast of the southwestern Peloponnese, which is believed to have cost the lives of hundreds of people - will we ever know exactly how many?

Desecration of Jewish graves strongly condemned

Greek political parties have expressed their disgust over the desecration of Jewish graves at the 3rd Cemetery of Nikaia in Athens on Friday.

"Anti-Semitism, and all forms of racism, has no place in Greek society," a statement by ruling Syriza read.

"We will not allow the diffusion of racial hatred by those who feel nostalgia for Hitler," it added.

Is disgust a political position?

A number of citizens were asked whether they had been keeping abreast of developments during a television program this week discussing Wednesday's parliamentary debate into whether a special committee should probe allegations that 10 top politicians received bribes from drug company Novartis.

Feeling happy or sad? Your computer will tell you!

Computer scientists used recent developments in artificial intelligence to create smarter apps that can identify facial expressions. The  Microsoft Project Oxford team has plans to release public beta versions of new tools that allow developers take advantage of new capabilities, including an emotion tool.