Pope Francis Hosts Iranian President’s First Visit to the West
Following his diplomatic endeavor to help restore U.S.-Cuban relations, Pope Francis has his eyes set on alleviating the tension in the Middle East.
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Spain Disrupts Local ISIS Cells, Suppliers
By Leah Cerilli Staff Writer Seven people with ties to ISIS were arrested in a series of raids across Spain
Read MoreBrexit Gains Support Months Before Poll
According to the Independent, in the first public survey, 45 percent of the polled population were in favor of the United Kingdom leaving the European Union while 36 percent voted against the idea. The survey went further to ask public opinion on the proposed changes connected to the referendum.
Read MoreActivists in Russia Institutionalized
Pavlensky’s first psychiatric evaluation took place at the Serbsky Center, where, according to The Observer, people who opposed the Soviet regime were regularly diagnosed with psychological disorders due to their views. Analysts fear that this may mean a resurgence of the past. Pavlensky himself believes that, “The Investigative Committee wants to demonstrate that I am crazy and to show their own craziness.”
Read MoreEurope Struggles to Integrate Migrants, Refugees
While Sweden and Germany enforce open integration policies, Britain increases funding for English-language instruction and Denmark requires migrants to surrender possessions valued over $1,500.
Read MoreWEF 2016 Focuses on Gender Equality
Tackling inequality took center stage following the release of the WEF’s Global Gender Gap Report. Using “economic, educational, health-based, and political indicators,” the comprehensive 2015 report ranked 145 countries based on how gender-inclusive their economies were that year.
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Cologne Assaults Stir Anti-Migrant Sentiment
Chancellor Merkel proposed a new law that would deny asylum to individuals with a criminal background, and even those on probation. It has already received support from Peter Sutherland, United Nations Special Representative for International Migration.
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New Polish Government Moves to Control Public Media
In response to the backlash, the government explained that the party plans “to go further with its media reform, to transform public TV and radio into ‘national institutions of culture.'”
Read MoreFrance, Charlie Hebdo Commemorate One Year After Attacks
Eric Portheault, financial director of Charlie Hebdo, told Agence-France Presse that the staff of the magazine has felt isolated despite the outpouring of support: “We had hoped that others would do satire, too. No one wants to join us in this fight because it’s dangerous. You can die doing it.”
Read MoreBrussels Lockdown Puts Pressure On “The World’s Most Prosperous Failed State”
With Brussels being called the “hotbed” of European jihadism, more connections are being found between the city and the Paris attacks. Ali Oulkadi, a Belgian man, picked up Abdeslam after the attacks and brought him to the neighborhood of Schaerbeek, where the two of them and an unidentified individual visited a cafe.
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