In a policy reversal, Britain has announced it will take in tens of thousands of refugees from Syria. It follows a public outpouring of distress across Europe after pictures were published last week showing the body of a drowned 3-year-old Syrian boy washed up on a Turkish beach. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
There’s growing speculation in Yemen that the Saudi-led coalition could be about to launch a ground operation against Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The Houthis captured swaths of the country earlier this year, forcing the president into exile. A series of bomb attacks has also raised fears that the civil war is spiraling into a broader sectarian conflict. VOA's Henry Ridgwell reports.
Series of bombings raises fears that civil war is spiraling into a broader sectarian conflict
The harrowing picture of a drowned three-year-old Syrian boy washed up on a Turkish beach appears to have galvanized Europe’s leaders into doing more to address the refugee crisis. France, Germany and Italy issued a joint call Thursday for compulsory quotas of refugees for all EU states. But there were chaotic scenes in Hungary as police tried to force migrants off a train heading for Austria. Henry Ridgwell has more. And a caution, some of the images in this report may be disturbing.
Up to half a million children face severe malnutrition, hospitals running out of basic medicines
Aid agencies warn Yemen is on the brink of humanitarian disaster – with up to half a million children facing severe malnutrition, and hospitals running out of basic medicines. There are fears Yemen's civil war could escalate as the coalition led by Saudi Arabia tries to drive back Houthi rebels, who seized control of much of the country earlier this year. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Nuclear deal struck between Tehran, six world powers should see sanctions against nation beginning to ease by next year, along with lifting of travel restrictions
The deal struck between Iran and six world powers over its nuclear program should see sanctions against the country beginning to ease by next year – and Iranians are hoping that the lifting of travel restrictions could see an influx of international tourists. As Henry Ridgwell reports from London, travel agencies already are seeing an increase in demand.
Vienna summit's focus slated to be European integration – but immigration crisis expected to be high on the agenda
After reaching a deal with world powers over its nuclear program in July, Iran’s apparent diplomatic rehabilitation continues
It's just latest incident amid growing tension between Moscow, regional states; NATO suspects Russia is trying to foment unrest among native Russian populations
The sentencing by Russia this week of an Estonian security official to 15 years in jail for alleged spying is the latest incident amid growing tension between Moscow and the Baltic states. As Henry Ridgwell reports for VOA, NATO fears Russia is trying to foment unrest among native Russian populations.
Billions of dollars from proceeds of crime, especially from Russia, being laundered through London property market, according to anti-corruption activists
A British pro-democracy group has accused Russia of abusing the global law enforcement agency Interpol by requesting the arrest and extradition of political opponents. A new report by the group notes such requests can mean the accused are unable to travel and are often unable to open bank accounts. VOA's Henry Ridgwell reports.
Report from member of British think tank says Russian extradition requests keep targets from traveling
Greece has replaced Italy as the main gateway for migrants into Europe, with more than 100,000 arrivals in the first six months of 2015. Many want to move further into Europe and escape Greece’s economic crisis, but they face widespread dangers on the journey overland through the Balkans. VOA's Henry Ridgwell reports.
Many migrants want to move further into Europe and escape Greece’s economic troubles, but they face danger on the journey overland through the Balkans
After the recent Islamic State-inspired attack in Tunisia that killed 38 people, 30 of them British, Britain is debating how to tackle the terror group, also know as ISIS, ISIL or Daesh. Prime Minister David Cameron has announced new policies aimed at cracking down on propaganda and preventing nationals from traveling to join the group. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced new policies aimed at cracking down on propaganda and preventing nationals from traveling to join Islamic State
While the world’s eyes have been on Greece as it struggles to survive a crippling debt crisis, campaigners say dozens of other countries, especially in the developing world, are building up dangerous levels of debt. Much of the money is lent by private investors looking for profits, with the industry largely unregulated. VOA's Henry Ridgwell reports.
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