Group says it has most comprehensive collection of data, measuring each country annually on key
The influx of hundreds of thousands of refugees and migrants is testing Europe’s ability to respond – especially in the poorer Balkan states. But some analysts argue that Europe will benefit by welcoming the huge numbers of young people – many of them well educated and willing to work. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
Analysts say long-term prospects are good since continent has been flooded with huge numbers of young people — many of them well educated and willing to work
In the space of a few months, the foundations of the European Union have been rocked by twin crises: the political chaos sparked by Greece’s economic woes and the influx of hundreds of thousands of migrants and refugees. As Henry Ridgwell reports from London, some analysts say the EU itself now faces an existential threat.
British Prime Minister David Cameron has announced the deployment of several hundred troops to South Sudan and Somalia to ‘shore up stability.’ But aid groups say South Sudan desperately needs other forms of aid. VOA's Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
British PM David Cameron said his country has a 'particular role in training and logistics and expertise and standards'
A British oil exploration firm has been accused of paying off government officials in Somalia in return for rights to explore offshore for oil and gas. The company strongly denies the claims and says the deal could kick-start Somalia’s war-ravaged economy. VOA's Henry Ridgwell reports.
UN is supporting charges that oil company rejects; Britain’s Serious Fraud Office has launched probe
Leaders attempting to stop the flow of migrants but big differences remain over what to do with those who have already arrived
Europe faces the task of processing hundreds of thousands of refugee applications – and identifying those in genuine need of asylum. But as Henry Ridgwell reports from the Croatian-Serbian border, there are claims that some migrants are carrying fake Syrian passports – creating tensions with Syrian nationals.
There are claims that some migrants are carrying fake Syrian passports, creating tensions with genuine Syrian nationals
There were harrowing scenes Thursday at Croatia’s border with Serbia, as riot police tried to hold back thousands of refugees and migrants trying to find a new route to Western Europe. The Croatian government says at least 9,200 migrants have entered the country since Hungary closed its borders this week. VOA'S Henry Ridgwell reports from the border town of Tovarnik.
Croatia had pledged to allow migrants to transit country but wasn't prepared for throng that showed up so soon at border town of Tovarnik
With Hungary’s border closed, thousands of refugees and migrants in Serbia have been searching for a new route to Western Europe. Many are starting to make their way to the Croatian border after Croatia's prime minister said Wednesday that he would allow free passage across the country. From the town of Sid, on the Serbian-Croatian border, VOA's Henry Ridgwell report.
VOA's Henry Ridgwell reports from the Keleti train station in Budapest, Hungary, Sept. 15, 2015.
VOA's Henry Ridgwell describes the situation at the border after new laws and border controls come into effect in Hungary, Sept. 15, 2015.
Just a few days ago migrants and refugees packed the Keleti Railway Station in Budapest, Hungary. Now, as Henry Ridgwell reports for VOA, few remain there.
While world’s focus is on refugee/migrant crisis in Europe, millions of people also are escaping poverty, persecution across Mediterranean
Protests have continued in London against the visit of Israel’s prime minister. Demonstrators said Benjamin Netanyahu should be arrested for war crimes against the Palestinian people. But speaking before talks with his British host, Netanyahu warned that the Middle East was "disintegrating." VOA's Henry Ridgwell reports.
Security tops Israeli PM's agenda during meetings with British counterpart; demonstrators say he be arrested for war crimes against Palestinian people
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