In the last six months, the price of oil has fallen by nearly 60 percent, providing relief for consumers but causing a huge shakeup in the industry. High-cost drilling projects, such as shale extraction in North America, are seen as vulnerable. Rival producers are battling to control the oil market, with accusations that it’s being driven by geopolitics. VOA's Henry Ridgwell reports.
Rival producers are battling to control the oil market, with accusations that it’s being driven by geopolitics
Japan announced Wednesday that its defense budget for the coming year will rise to almost $42 billion - the largest ever allocated. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was easily re-elected last month after calling a snap election. Abe says he will use the mandate to push ahead with controversial military changes that have already caused anger in Beijing. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
In recent months, tens of thousands of Germans have held demonstrations in the eastern city of Dresden to protest against what they see as the ‘Islamization’ of the West. But the crowds display a range of other grievances and this was evident at the biggest demonstration yet, when 25,000 people marched on Monday. As Henry Ridgwell reports from Dresden, the city’s World War II and Communist history play a role in the modern day tensions.
Experts say investment is intended to counter changing security threats in region, strengthen Tokio’s hand in dealings with Beijing
Protesters see thread linking city's destruction in World War II, US bombing in Mideast, influx of refugees
Similar rallies were held in other German cities Monday, attracting much smaller crowds and even larger counter-protests
European Union is China’s biggest trading partner, and Beijing’s money is being welcomed in Europe
As Libya’s official government asks for military help to tackle rival militias, analysts warn the country is on the verge of breaking apart. There are also fears over Libya’s role as an exporter of terror, amid reports of growing links between Islamist militants in the country and the Islamic State group. VOA's Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
Analyst says Libya, with rivals vying for power, has become 'force for destabilization' in Sahel, southern Mediterranean, Middle East
Palestinian officials are seeking to join the International Criminal Court after a draft resolution setting a deadline for Israel to withdraw from occupied land failed in the U.N. Security Council. The Palestinians have been trying to build international pressure against Israel since the breakdown of bilateral talks in April. Henry Ridgwell reports for VOA from London.
'It was very clear that there were problems building up in Iraq at the end of 2013 but everybody was distracted by Syria,' says one expert, explaining group's rapid rise
Threat of 'lone wolf' attacks resonating across the Western world
Eleven people were injured, two seriously, when a man drove his car into crowds of pedestrians Sunday night in the French city of Dijon, shouting ‘God is Great’ in Arabic. It’s the latest in a series of apparent ‘lone-wolf’ terror attacks in the West. Henry Ridgwell looks at the growing threat of attacks, which security experts say are likely inspired by the so-called "Islamic State" terror group.
Trigger for latest protests appears to be Berlin’s decision to offer asylum to tens of thousands of Syrian refugees
Security has been tightened at U.S. facilities around the world following the publication of a U.S. Senate report detailing CIA torture of terror suspects in the years following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Several U.S. allies are implicated in the CIA program - and the shock waves of the heavily redacted report are being felt around the world. More from Henry Ridgwell in London.
Poland’s former president admits for first time that he authorized CIA base in his country, denies knowing of torture
In a passionate speech in Washington Monday, Britain’s Prince William made a plea for the world to do more to tackle wildlife poaching - and linked the problem to terrorism. As Henry Ridgwell reports from London, the prince has long held an interest in conservation; he proposed to Kate Middleton while on holiday in a Kenyan game reserve.
Duke of Cambridge announces formation of a task force to combat the trade at World Bank headquarters
War is major source of abuses and in past 12 months, major conflicts have intensified
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