Russia Proposes Tobacco Ban to Stop Smoking by Next Generation
Matthew Schaller Staff Writer With the supposed Russian hacking scandal continuing to make waves in the United States, a separate
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Tensions Escalate After Kosovo Bars Serbian Train From Crossing Border
By Santiago Losada Staff Writer Tensions between Serbia and Kosovo have risen since former Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj of Kosovo
Read MoreFrench Parties Seek to Capitalize on Hollande’s Troubles as Presidential Election Nears
With more than 3.2 million ballots counted in France’s November 20 presidential primary, former president Nicolas Sarkozy accepted defeat. He acknowledged that he did not win over the majority of voters and respects the outcome of the elections, he said in a speech at his campaign headquarters in Paris.
Read MoreFollowing Divisive Election and Alleged Coup Plots Montenegrin PM Steps Down, Citing Foreign Interference
Montenegro’s long serving Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic has stepped down as head of the nation’s government amidst claims of foreign interference in the country’s elections. Djukanovic’s announcement comes amid heightened tensions within the country following his Democratic Party of Socialists’ first place finish in the parliamentary election.
Read MoreHigh Court Blocks Theresa May From Bypassing Parliament on Brexit
After months of uncertainty and volatility in the markets surrounding the Brexit vote, a ruling by the High Court in early November added another obstacle to the British government’s plan to withdraw from the European Union.
Read MorePizza War Reveals Much About Turkish-Armenian Relations
Flatbread has become the latest subject of conflict between Turkey and Armenia.
Read MoreEarthquakes in Italy Put Cultural Heritage Sites at Risk
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck central Italy on October 30, as reported by The Washington Post. No deaths were reported, although 300 people were killed when an earthquake struck the same area in August.
Read MoreRussia Voted Off Human Rights Council
On October 28, the United Nations General Assembly voted by secret ballot to elect 14 new states to serve on the Human Rights Council. As inter-governmental body within the U.N., the 47-member council is responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights all over the world.
Read MoreOpposition to CETA Bodes Trouble for Future EU Trade Deals
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union is now facing opposition from Wallonia, the French-speaking region of Belgium.
Read MoreBulgaria Latest to Adopt Law Banning Burqas
Amid growing hostility toward Muslims throughout the Europe, the Bulgarian parliament passed legislation on September 30 banning face veils from most public locations, including schools and administrative offices.
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