Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of cities in Slovakia following the murder of a journalist and his fiancée two weeks ago. Many demonstrators are calling for fresh elections. The killing has shaken Slovakia and Europe, where there is growing concern over press freedoms and the safety of journalists following a number of attacks in recent months. Henry Ridgwell reports.
American trading partners are criticizing the Trump administration's proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the United States. Many analysts say the situation could lead to a new trade war, which could hit developing countries as well as big economies. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Germany, Netherlands support $11 billion project
Several Eastern European states have ramped up their opposition to a new gas pipeline linking Russia with Germany. The Nord Stream 2 project will bring Russian gas directly to Western Europe, but critics say it will increase dependence on Russia and enrich its state-owned energy firms at a time when Moscow stands accused of endangering European security. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
Former double agent and his daughter in critical condition
Britain has threatened a ‘robust’ response if it is proven that Russia is behind the apparent attempted killing of a former Russian double agent. Sergei Skripal and his daughter were found collapsed in their hometown in southern England Sunday, showing symptoms of poisoning, and remain hospitalized in a critical condition under armed guard. As Henry Ridgwell reports from London, the case echoes the 2006 assassination of Alexander Litvinenko, another former Russian spy.
Former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter in critical condition
British Prime Minister Theresa May has said she is confident that a deal can be done on leaving the European Union but warned that 'no one will get everything they want' out of Britain's EU exit. In a key speech Friday, May urged both sides to move faster. The UK is to leave the EU at the end of March next year, but wants a two-year transition period. As Henry Ridgwell reports, there are growing doubts that a comprehensive deal can be reached within that time.
European Union warns London’s 'red lines' make special deal impossible
Scientists say arctic warming twice as fast as rest of planet
Temperatures in the Arctic in recent days have surged above the freezing point, leading to renewed fears that climate change is affecting the planet's atmosphere and causing sea ice to melt at a faster rate than predicted. The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the global average, scientists say, but at the same time much of Europe is experiencing a severe cold spell. Some scientists believe the two events are linked, as Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
26 researchers warn of dangers to digital, physical and political spheres
Estimated 20 million people imprisoned in gulags under Stalin
Russia’s recent decision to ban the satirical film The Death of Stalin has fueled a fierce debate in the country over the legacy of Josef Stalin, who ruled from 1929 until his death in 1953. As Henry Ridgwell reports, some in Russia argue Stalin’s crimes against humanity should be weighed against his achievements for the former Soviet Union.
Corruption is getting worse in many parts of the world, according to the nongovernmental group Transparency International, with Africa still the worst performing region. The organization's Corruption Perceptions Index does offer some surprises however, with some bright spots in West Africa, while highlighting alarming declines in some European nations. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
Social media, fake bots and state TV all part of coordinated effort, forensic team finds
The Russian state has constructed a multifaceted propaganda machine, and its attempt to influence the 2016 U.S. election through social media is just one example of the new type of threat the world faces. A team of analysts have forensically examined hundreds of thousands of bogus tweets and Facebook posts allegedly coordinated by Moscow. Henry Ridgwell reports.
British aid agency Oxfam says it is investigating dozens of new allegations of sexual misconduct. It follows revelations last week that some Oxfam staff in Haiti paid sex workers in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake. As Henry Ridgwell reports from London, the scandal looks set to mark a watershed moment for the aid sector.
Iran and Israel have accused each other of aggression in the Middle East, with both sides warning of escalating dangers in the region. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference in Germany Sunday, Israel’s Prime Minister warned Tehran would develop a nuclear bomb within a decade. As Henry Ridgwell reports from Munich, the growing threat of nuclear warfare has loomed over the three-day meeting.
Israeli PM says Iran is 'a decade' away from having nuclear bomb
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