International Community Condemns Russia for Poisoning Ex-Spy
On March 4th, there was a nerve agent attack in Salisbury on ex-spy Sergei V. Skripal, a former intelligence informant for the UK, and his daughter, Yulia.
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Syrian Airstrikes Resume Shortly After Ceasefire
Despite a ceasefire resolution passed by the UN Security Council on February 24, Syrian government and Russian airstrikes have continued to rain on a rebel-held enclave in the Ghouta region.
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Tensions Rise as Russian Election Draws Near
If allowed to run in the upcoming election, Navalny would be guaranteed airtime on state television and thus the ability to take his allegations of government corruption straight to the Russian populace, who rely solely on state media networks for election coverage.
Read MoreTensions Rise as Russian Election Nears
In light of Russian President, Valdimir Putin’s, aggressive movements towards the centralization of the Russian state, it is little wonder that this upcoming election is distinctly lacking any serious competition.
Read MoreFormer Catalonia Leader Tries to Return Catalonia
Carles Puigdemont, the president of Catalonia, before the most recent secession vote, is possibly making an attempt to regain public office after his self-imposed exile to Belgium last October.
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Bonn Climate Conference Shows Hope for Paris Agreement
November 6 leading into November 17 saw almost 200 nations gathered in Bonn, Germany for the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference. And although President Trump pulled the U.S. out of the agreement, big name politicians are determined to stay at the table by spearheading the America’s Pledge.
Read MorePoland’s Independence Day March
November 11, Poland celebrated the 99th anniversary of its independence in the aftermath of World War I reversing 123 years of partition. But afterwards, many remain in Warsaw for an unofficial march organized by the National Radical Camp and the All Polish Youth.
Read MoreCatalonia: Autonomy at Risk as Madrid Threatens Direct Rule
Spain has officially dissolved Catalonia’s regional government and will be hosting new elections on December 21. Catalonia, however, with main contributors to its economy leaving the region, along with lack of EU and international support, faces major obstacles as leaders try to establish their newly declared independence.
Read MoreGermany Limiting Incoming Refugees Amid Crisis
German Chancellor Angela Merkel alongside Horst Seehofer, the leader of the Christian Social Union, announced that they are aiming to limit the number of refugees admitted into Germany every year.
Read MoreHurricane Ophelia Wreaks Havoc on British Isles
On Monday, October 16, Britain and Ireland were faced with lashing 80 mph winds and battering rain as Hurricane Ophelia made its way to the British Isles.
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