Europe divided over slavery debate

While some African states and black Americans want an apology for slavery, divisions have emerged among member states of the European Union as to whether such an apology for trans-Atlantic slave trading should be offered at the United Nations racism summit in Durban, South Africa.

Britain is sticking to the line that European countries agreed on before the summit, reports the BBC. The line adopted by Britain seems to be supported by Spain, Portugal and the Netherlands. Interestingly eno...