China, Russia Top NATO Agenda as US Seeks to Rebuild Transatlantic Bonds
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to NATO as he sought to strengthen the transatlantic...
VOA Interview: State’s George Kent Discusses US-Ukraine Relations
George Kent, U.S. deputy assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian Affairs, spoke with VOA’s Ukraine service Wednesday, discussing...
China, Russia Top NATO Agenda as US Seeks to Rebuild Transatlantic Bonds
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed America’s commitment to NATO as he sought to strengthen the transatlantic relationship in...
Coronavirus Upsurge, Slow Vaccinations Darken EU’s Outlook
Boston and New York are reopening for business, but Paris, Rome and Berlin are shuttered again amid a third wave...
Facebook Finds Chinese Hacking Operation Targeting Uyghurs
Hackers in China used fake Facebook accounts and impostor websites to try to break into the computers and smartphones of...
In France, a Woman’s ‘Emancipation Journey’ Triggers Death Threats
Becoming a “free French woman” hasn’t been easy for Claire Koç, a 37-year-old French TV presenter and daughter of Turkish...
As Europe Debates COVID Passports, Recovery Hopes Fade
The European Commission’s proposal to create a health passport to facilitate safe, free movement inside the EU during the remainder of the COVID-19...
Years-Long US Pressure Campaign Chokes Huawei’s Growth
When Joe Biden took office as president, the Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei Technologies saw at least a glimmer of hope...
Blinken in Europe to Rebuild Alliances
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to outline in a speech Wednesday in Brussels a commitment by the Biden administration...
Jailing of French Tourist Complicates Bid to Resolve Iran Nuclear Tensions
Benjamin Briere is a French tourist who was arrested last May while visiting Iran with his drone and minivan. Still...
Blinken in Europe to Boost Alliances
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday the United States wants to rebuild its partnerships, “first and foremost with...
Press Freedom Group Sues Facebook Over Misinformation, ‘Hate Speech’
Press freedom advocate Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is suing Facebook in France, saying the social media platform spreads misinformation. The...
European Medicines Agency Reviewing Russian Vaccine Sputnik
The executive director of Europe’s drug regulator, the European Medicines Agency, (EMA) said Tuesday it is evaluating Russia’s Sputnik V...
Scotland’s Sturgeon Cleared of Breaching Ministerial Code
Results of an independent inquiry announced Monday cleared Scotland’s first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, of breaking a ministerial code of conduct,...
Extremist Groups Thrive on Facebook Despite Bans
A new outside report found that Facebook has allowed groups — many tied to QAnon, boogaloo and militia movements —...
Swelling COVID-19 Protest Movement Takes Over French Theaters
After aviation, Europe’s cultural and creative sector has been hit hardest by the coronavirus crisis, losing nearly $240 billion, according to a recent study by...
Blinken in Europe to Boost Alliances
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Brussels on Monday for meetings this week that the State Department says...
US, EU, Britain, Canada Impose Sanctions on Chinese Officials Over Uyghurs
The United States, the European Union, Britain and Canada have imposed sanctions on several Chinese officials for human rights abuses...
EU Solidarity Breaks Down, States Complain of Unfair Vaccine Distribution
European Union solidarity is breaking down amid a vaccine debacle that analysts say may have long-lasting repercussions for the future...
Clashes in English City of Bristol Leave 20 Police Injured
A protest in the English city of Bristol against new policing legislation turned into violent clashes that left at least...
EU Approves Sanctions over China, Myanmar Abuses
EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday approved sanctions over abuses in China, Myanmar and Russia, as the bloc...
Japan Car Makers Scramble to Assess Impact of Renesas Auto Chip-plant Fire
Toyota, Nissan, Honda and other Japanese automakers scrambled on Monday to assess the production impact of a fire at a Renesas Electronics automotive...
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