UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined the plans Tuesday, saying they were aimed at breaking the impasse over the future of the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
British-registered companies used to disguise coal smuggling networks
British-registered companies have facilitated North Korean efforts to evade international sanctions, according to an investigation by the London-based Royal United Services Institute. The report reveals how British companies are being used to operate cargo ships smuggling coal out of North Korea. Henry Ridgwell has more from London.
Investigation by actor George Clooney’s ‘The Sentry’ exposes conflict profiteering
The international community must do more to tackle networks of global corruption that are fueling violence in South Sudan, according to activists. The call follows publication of a report detailing how corporations profited from the country's civil war. The investigation by The Sentry organization, co-founded by actor George Clooney, shows the links between armed groups involved in the civil war, global oil giants, and British and American citizens. Henry Ridgwell has more.
Opposition parties demand PM's resignation after defeat in Supreme Court
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is fighting for his political survival following a ruling from Britain’s Supreme Court Tuesday that his decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful. The ruling means British lawmakers will return to Parliament Wednesday, as calls grow for Johnson's resignation. Britain is still due to leave the European Union Oct. 31, although as Henry Ridgwell reports from London, that process has now been thrown into further doubt.
Qatar government pledged migrant labor law overhaul in 2018
Despite pledging to overhaul labor laws for migrants in 2018, Amnesty said the Qatari government has failed to implement its policies
New report criticizes African governments and global community for failures
More than 150 world leaders are preparing to attend the U.N. Sustainable Development Summit in New York beginning Sept. 25, with the aim of agreeing on a new agenda to tackle global poverty. But a new report warns that African children are being left behind and will make up more than half of the world's poor by 2030. As Henry Ridgwell reports from London, the report authors are scathing of both African governments and the international community for failing to adequately tackle the problem.
More than 150 world leaders are preparing to attend the U.N. Sustainable Development Summit in New York beginning Sept. 25, with the aim of agreeing on a new agenda to tackle global poverty. But a new report warns that African children are being left behind and will make up more than half of the world's poor by 2030. As Henry Ridgwell reports from London, the report authors are critical of both African governments and the international community for failing to adequately tackle the problem.
Developing economies could face disruption from the shockwaves of Britain crashing out of the European Union with no deal, according to analysts. While Europe, and especially Britain, will be hit hardest by a no-deal Brexit, the effects on global trading routes and supply chains could have consequences far beyond the continent, as Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
Brexit will affect not only Britain's relations with European Union, but also with hundreds of other countries with which Britain currently trades on EU terms
Group of military, political figures demands United Nations makes arms control top priority
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