Moscow has dismissed U.S. charges against several Russian citizens and companies for meddling in the 2016 presidential election as "blather." Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov questioned the evidence. The charges have formed a tense backdrop to the conference, which has focused on growing threats to global security, as Henry Ridgwell reports from Munich.
US National Security Adviser General H. R. McMaster takes aim at North Korea, Iran, Syria
Bluntly contradicting that, US national security adviser H. R. McMaster says Russia's cyberinterference has backfired
Global political and military leaders gather for Munich Security Conference
The head of NATO has said the alliance is determined to avoid a new arms race with Russia, but he warned that Moscow is developing new nuclear weapons that pose a threat to the West. Jens Stoltenberg spoke at the three-day Munich Security Conference in Germany, where political and military leaders from around the world are gathered to discuss defense issues amid growing doubts over the future of the current global order. Henry Ridgwell reports from the conference.
A United Nations peacekeeping force in eastern Ukraine could pave the way for local elections within 12 months, according to a new report that aims to build on momentum behind establishing such a mission. The deputy head of the current monitoring mission, which is overseen by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe or OSCE, has told VOA that his staff face growing threats as fighting intensifies on the frontlines. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Movement on issue comes as civilian monitors face growing risks in conflict between Ukrainian forces, Russia-backed separatists
There are growing fears that Britain could be headed for a so-called cliff-edge exit from the European Union, as big differences remain between Brussels and London over the shape of any deal. It comes as Japan warns its businesses may pull out of Britain if they face higher costs after Brexit. A leaked government analysis suggests that economic growth in Britain will decline by up to 8 percent after it leaves the bloc. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
Japan's ambassador warns businesses will leave if unprofitable
Russian oligarchs, Nigerian politicians have invested millions in London property
Politicians and public figures suspected of buying property with corrupt money will be forced to explain their wealth, or face the seizure of their assets under new legislation that has come into force in Britain this month. As Henry Ridgwell reports from London, the so-called Unexplained Wealth Orders have been welcomed by activists, who say the British capital is at the center of a global web of corrupt and embezzled money.
The European Union says some Western Balkan countries could be ready to join the bloc in just seven years. While warning such a step would require reforms on a huge scale, the European Union said it would nevertheless work towards bringing the Balkan region into its fold, after years of stop-start progress. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
But Brussels, looking to counter Russian and Turkish influence, warns the Balkans must first undertake huge reforms before they can become full EU members
Britain has made clear its desire to be part of China's so-called 'One Belt One Road Initiative' — a cornerstone of President Xi Jinping's vision to boost Chinese investment and influence across Asia, Europe and Africa. There are, however, concerns over the financial and humanitarian costs of the vast infrastructure projects being undertaken. As Henry Ridgwell reports, the United States has issued a blunt warning over what it sees as the dangers of being tied to China's huge investment projects.
British PM May returns from Beijing hailing 'golden era' in relations
Report says most terrorists do not act in isolation, are often inept
The term "lone wolf" has become part of our vocabulary, as the terror threat has evolved from large-scale attacks to individuals seemingly radicalized in relative isolation. But a new report claims the "lone wolf" typology is highly misleading and can even be counterproductive in the fight against terror. Henry Ridgwell reports from London.
Newly published research shows Britain remains a divided and polarized nation following its 2016 vote to leave the European Union, with the referendum having both exposed and exacerbated divisions across society. The divisions cut across political lines, with sharp divides emerging on attitudes to ethnic minorities in Britain. More from Henry Ridgwell in London.
Analysts say Brexit vote has deeper implications as sharp divisions emerge on attitudes toward ethnic minorities and between 'leavers' and remainers'
Protests broke out in the Spanish city of Barcelona Tuesday after Catalonia’s parliament postponed a vote on who should be president of the region. Pro-independence parties, which form a majority in the parliament, had nominated only one candidate - the exiled former leader Carles Puigdemont. The stand-off between Barcelona and Madrid looks set to deepen as parties on all sides of the debate harden their positions, as Henry Ridgwell reports.
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