Category: Європа
Posted on December 14, 2018
Dutch Suspect Kept in Custody in Slaying of US Student
A suspect in the slaying of a 21-year-old American psychology student living in the Dutch port of Rotterdam appeared before a judge Friday and was ordered detained for two more weeks while the investigation continues. The Rotterdam Public …
Posted on December 14, 2018
EU Extends Economic Sanctions Against Russia
EU leaders extended punishing economic sanctions against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine for another six months on Thursday, amid heightened tensions over the Azov Sea clash. The EU first imposed the measures in July 2014 after Malaysia …
Posted on December 13, 2018
French Police Kill Suspect in Deadly Shooting at Strasbourg Christmas Market
French police have shot dead the gunman suspected of killing three people late Tuesday at a Christmas market in Strasbourg, according to multiple media reports. More than 700 officers had been hunting Cherif Chekatt since the attack, which …
Posted on December 13, 2018
Report: Journalists Faced Intimidation, Prison in 2018
A multipronged crackdown on the press continued throughout 2018, the Committee to Protect Journalists concludes in a report published Thursday. Imprisonment, intimidation and allegations that journalists produce “fake news” surged in 2016, when U.S. President Donald Trump won …
Posted on December 13, 2018
High-Speed Train Crashes in Ankara; 4 Dead
A high-speed train hit a railway engine and crashed into a pedestrian overpass at a station in the Turkish capital Ankara on Thursday, killing four people and injuring 43 others, officials and news reports said. The 6:30 a.m. …
Posted on December 13, 2018
Britain’s May Survives Confidence Vote, Fails to Tame Critics
There wasn’t much of a honeymoon Wednesday for Britain’s embattled Theresa May after she survived a bid to oust her by critics from her own Conservative party. Standing outside No. 10 Downing Street after an internal party vote …
Posted on December 13, 2018
EU to Offer Ukraine Help Over Azov Sea at Summit
European Union leaders will offer Ukraine help for its regions affected by Russia’s actions in the Azov Sea when they meet Thursday, according to a draft summit statement seen by Reuters on Wednesday. But there is no mention of consideration of …
Posted on December 12, 2018
Turkey Says it Will Launch New Syria Offensive Within Days
Turkey’s president says it will begin a new military operation against U.S-backed Kurdish fighters in Syria “within a few days.” Addressing a defense industry meeting in Ankara on Wednesday, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the target of the operation …
Posted on December 12, 2018
UN Chief Returns as Climate Talks Teeter Closer to Collapse
The United Nations secretary-general flew back to global climate talks in Poland Wednesday to appeal to countries to reach an agreement, as some observers feared the meeting might end without a deal. U.N. chief Antonio Guterres opened the …
Posted on December 12, 2018
French Police Search For Suspect in Deadly Strasbourg Shooting
A massive manhunt is underway in France for the gunman who killed three people and wounded 13 others in an attack at the Christmas market in the center of Strasbourg. French officials deployed hundreds of security forces Wednesday …
Posted on December 11, 2018
Putin Defends Jailing of 77-Year-old Activist
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday defended the jailing of an elderly rights activist over calls to protest, stressing he wants to prevent events like France’s “yellow vest” revolt. The Russian leader was responding to an appeal to …
Posted on December 11, 2018
Putin, Opposition Gather to Honor Prominent Rights Activist
Kremlin officials and Russia’s opposition on Tuesday gathered to pay tribute to Russia’s most prominent human rights activist, Lyudmila Alexeyeva, who died at age 91. Alexeyeva, a staunch and uncompromising rights advocate, made a name for herself in …
Posted on December 11, 2018
Egypt Probes Images of Naked Couple Atop Pyramid
Egyptian authorities have launched an investigation into images said to show a naked couple who scaled the Great Pyramid that has sparked outrage in the conservative Muslim country, an official said Tuesday. In a video titled “Climbing the …
Posted on December 11, 2018
Macron ‘Takes Share of Responsibility’ for French Anti-Government Protests
French President Emmanuel Macron was both humble and resolute as he spoke publicly for the first time on the anti-government protests that have shaken the country. “I take my share of responsibility. I might have hurt people with …
Posted on December 11, 2018
EU’s Top Diplomat: EU-Iran Trade Vehicle Could Be Ready by Year-End
The European Union’s foreign policy chief said Monday a system to facilitate non-dollar trade with Iran and circumvent U.S. sanctions could be in place by year’s end. The European Union wants the so-called Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to …
Posted on December 10, 2018
Kosovo’s Prime Minister Says New Army Will Serve World Peace
Kosovo’s prime minister said Monday the army the country expects to have soon will be a modest contributor to creating world peace. Kosovo’s lawmakers will vote Friday on three laws that would transform the national security force into …
Posted on December 10, 2018
US, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Have not Endorsed a Key Study on Global Warming
As the U.N. global climate conference in Katowice, Poland entered its second week Sunday, the non-governmental environmental organization Greenpeace demanded urgent action from world leaders to tackle climate change. Greenpeace activists projected a message onto the roof of …
Posted on December 9, 2018
UK Nerve Agent Survivor Fears Poison Will Soon Kill Him
A British man who was exposed to the deadly nerve agent Novichok said he is struggling with his eyesight and mobility, and fears the poison will kill him within a decade. Charlie Rowley, 45, fell ill in June …
Posted on December 9, 2018
France’s Macron to Address Nation in Wake of Violent Protests
French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on Monday in response to massive, often violent rallies staged by “yellow-vest” protesters across the country for the past four weekends. Before the speech Monday evening, Macron plans to meet …
Posted on December 9, 2018
Paris Cleans Up After Latest Riot; Nearly 1,800 Arrested
Nearly 1,800 people were arrested Saturday across France in the latest round of “yellow vest” protests. Nationwide, the Interior Ministry says some 136,000 people rallied against France’s high-cost of living. Protesters also expressed their dismay with the presidency …
Posted on December 9, 2018
World Marks Anti-Corruption Day
Corruption costs the world economy $2.6 trillion each year, according to the United Nations, which is marking International Anti-Corruption Day on Sunday. “Corruption is a serious crime that can undermine social and economic development in all societies. No …
Posted on December 9, 2018
Armenia Holds Snap Election for Parliament
Armenians are casting their votes in early parliamentary elections Sunday. Reformist leader Nikol Pashinian, 43, swept to power in May after weeks of anti-government protests that forced the sudden resignation of Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan, who was also …
Posted on December 8, 2018
Clashes and Hundreds Detained in France Amid New "Yellow Vest’ Protests Saturday
In France, police clashed with protesters, as tens of thousands of ‘yellow vest’ demonstrators took to the streets Saturday for the fourth consecutive weekend. Reports say at least 135 people have been injured. French authorities deployed nearly 90,000 …
Posted on December 8, 2018
Battle of Wills: Tiny Order of French Nuns Takes on Vatican
The Vatican has an unusual dilemma on its hands after nearly all the nuns in a tiny French religious order threatened to renounce their vows rather than accept the Holy See’s decision to remove their superior. The sisters …
Posted on December 8, 2018
Activists Gather for Climate March in Poland
Several thousand people gathered Saturday amid a heavy police presence in southern Poland for a “March for Climate” to encourage negotiators at climate talks to set ambitious goals. Activists from around the world gathered in the main square …
Posted on December 8, 2018
Top Democrat: Moscow Has Closed Cyber Gap With US
The top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee warns the United States is being outgunned in cyberspace, already having lost its competitive advantage to Russia while China is rapidly closing in. “When it comes to cyber, misinformation and …
