Loss of territory has halved terror group’s income in two years
An art installation in the German city of Dresden - inspired by the siege of Aleppo in Syria - has triggered a heated debate on remembrance and immigration. Over a million refugees have arrived in Germany since 2014, among them over 400,000 Syrians fleeing the civil war. Henry Ridgwell reports from Dresden, a city that came to symbolize Germany’s recovery after World War II.
Art installation by Syrian-German artist Manaf Halbouni triggers fierce debate on issues of remembrance and immigration in city synonymous with Germany’s destruction in World War II, and its subsequent recovery
Commander of American forces in Africa calls for greater international cooperation to restore unity among Libya's bitterly divided factions, and he welcomes Russian participation
But in Germany, economics tops immigration
Joint US-Africa military exercise poised to get under way
Jewish communities in Europe say they feel especially vulnerable following the terror attacks across the continent in recent years. Community leaders meeting at the Munich Security Conference also warned that the rise of populist far right parties threatens their way of life. Henry Ridgwell reports from Munich.
Jewish leaders say the plight of their people in Europe will always be seen in the shadow of the Holocaust
In his first major foreign policy speech, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has said at the Munich Security Conference that America will be ‘unwavering’ in its support for the NATO alliance – but warned allies that they must step up defense spending. Amid controversy over the Trump administration’s ties to Moscow, Mr. Pence said the US would continue to hold Russia accountable. Henry Ridgwell reports from Munich.
Pence also demands that European partners pay more for NATO defense
‘American security is permanently tied to the security of Europe,’ Jim Mattis tells alliance partners at annual Munich security conference
Tehran's deputy minister for petroleum calls Trump position on Iranian nuclear deal a 'passing hiccup,' says $70B worth of contracts are waiting to be signed
Islamic State terror group losing territory in Iraq, Syria
However, some European Union countries fear Russia has ambitions to extend its influence in Libya
Campaigners say UK has sold $4.1 billion in arms since Yemen conflict began
Report claims rank-and-file Taliban dissatisfied with ‘weak and divisive’ leader
The European Union has agreed to a deal to support security forces in Libya, to try to cut the number of migrants arriving on the continent’s southern shores. But analysts warn the EU risks cementing political divisions within Libya – and aid groups have criticized the deal for failing to recognize the dangers faced by migrants in the country. Henry Ridgwell reports.
Deal gives Libya's UN-backed government $215 million to improve security; critics say EU risks cementing political divisions within country
European Union heads of state meet Friday in Malta for a summit that will focus on curbing migration from Libya. More than 180,000 people attempted to cross the Mediterranean on smugglers' boats in 2016, and more than 3,000 migrants drowned. As Henry Ridgwell reports, the European Union hopes to boost the capability of Libyan security forces, but faces huge challenges in trying to stem the flow of migrants.
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