Poisoned spy case and Syria chemical attack stoke West-Russia tensions
But analysts say Armenia not torn between East and West following protests averting alleged power grab by country’s longtime leader
Armenia's acting prime minister said the country will hold new elections if all parties agree, prompting celebrations in the streets of Yerevan. Protests have been building for two weeks over an alleged power grab by former Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan, who resigned Monday. As Henry Ridgwell reports, inevitable comparisons are being made with recent revolutions in other former Soviet states, but analysts argue there are key differences, and the outcome of the political turmoil remains unclear.
U.S President Donald Trump Tuesday praised the strength of America's partnership with France — and the personal friendship he has developed with his French counterpart. President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Washington will be closely followed by the arrival of German Chancellor Angela Merkel later this week. And, as Henry Ridgwell reports from London, the two European leaders are lobbying hard for Trump to shift his position on trade tariffs and the Iran nuclear deal.
U.S President Donald Trump Tuesday praised the strength of America's partnership with France — and the personal friendship he has developed with his French counterpart. President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Washington will be closely followed by the arrival of German Chancellor Angela Merkel later this week. And, as Henry Ridgwell reports from London, the two European leaders are lobbying hard for President Trump to shift his position on trade tariffs and the Iran nuclear deal.
Analysts argue without US pressure, Russia won't shift position
Analysts argue without US pressure, Russia won’t shift position
Efforts to find a political solution to the Syrian war resume this week as representatives and ministers from 85 countries gather in Brussels for a two-day conference Tuesday. Its stated aim is to mobilize humanitarian aid and boost support for the U.N.-led Geneva peace process. But with Syrian government forces - backed by Russia - seemingly determined to secure a military victory, hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough are low. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
Heads of state from across the world are gathered in London this week for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. The organization emerged from the breakdown of the British Empire in the last century, and critics say it has failed to shake off its colonial legacy. But as Henry Ridgwell reports, the Commonwealth is under renewed focus in London, as Britain looks for new global partnerships after it leaves the European Union next year.
Critics say organization is last vestige of British Empire
After 16 years of steady decline, malaria cases are on the rise again globally, and experts warn that unless efforts to tackle the disease are stepped up, the gains could be lost. Henry Ridgwell reports from a malaria summit Wednesday in London, where delegates called for a boost in funding for global anti-malarial programs.
Year 2016 saw first rise in cases in more than a decade
The jailed independence leaders face prison terms of up to 30 years if convicted
Demands for the release of nine Catalonian independence leaders continue in Barcelona, with the latest protest attracting hundreds of thousands. Spain has charged 12 politicians and independence activists from Catalonia with rebellion, after they organized a referendum on secession last October that led Madrid to seize control of the region. As Henry Ridgwell reports, the detentions are stoking strong emotions and the trials will likely create another flashpoint in Spain's constitutional crisis.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made development of the Arctic a key priority for his current term in office. Submarines, ice-breakers and military hardware have been deployed in the region as the Kremlin vows to ‘defend its interests’. In the city of Vorkuta; high above the Arctic Circle, Moscow’s plans have been greeted with cautious optimism. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Hungary is set to hold parliamentary elections Sunday, with the ruling Fidesz party expected to win. Prime Minister Viktor Orban has put his uncompromising anti-migrant rhetoric at the center of the campaign — to the alarm of the European Union, which has accused Hungary of putting fundamental democratic freedoms at risk. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
EU Accuses Hungary prime minister of backsliding on democracy
Relations between Russia and the West continue to worsen in the wake of the poisoning of former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in the British city of Salisbury. In a statement Thursday, Yulia said she is now recovering. Britain has laid the blame squarely with the Kremlin. At an international security conference in Moscow this week, Russia warned of a new Cold War and said it would use all means available to defend itself. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Critics blame police cuts; lawmakers want London to learn from NYC
For the first time ever, the number of murders over the past two months in London is higher than in New York. That is despite tight gun controls in Britain. Two murders Wednesday brought the total number of homicides in London this year to fifty. But as Henry Ridgwell reports from London, police say knife crime is to blame for most of the recent killings, fueled by gang wars in parts of the capital.
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