Can the Takuba Force Turn Around the Sahel Conflict?
Two years after a pan-European military initiative was first proposed to help tackle the Sahel’s Islamist insurgency, the Takuba task...
Greek Island Locks Down as COVID-19 Infections Soar Across Country
Three months after easing nationwide restrictions to stem the spread of the coronavirus, the government in Athens has placed the...
Lukashenko’s Biggest Election Opponent: the Internet
In the closing days of the Belarus presidential election campaign, opposition candidates are holding mass rallies and incumbent President Alexander...
TikTok Threatens to Sue after US Moves to Ban App
TikTok reacted to President Donald Trump’s executive order barring U.S. companies and individuals from doing business with its parent company, ByteDance,...
Report: Pompeo Warns Russia Against Taliban Bounties
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has warned Russia’s foreign minister about alleged bounty payments to Taliban militants for killing...
Germany, France Quit WHO Reform Talks Amid Tension With Washington, Sources Say
France and Germany have quit talks on reforming the World Health Organization in frustration at attempts by the United States...
US Sees Election Threats From China, Russia and Iran
The director of US intelligence on Friday raised concerns about interference in the 2020 election by China, Russia and Iran.U.S....
Citing Security Concerns, Trump Orders Bans on TikTok, WeChat
U.S. President Donald Trump Thursday ordered sweeping bans on two Chinese consumer apps.He ordered the bans prohibiting U.S. companies from...
Melting Glacier Threatens Italian Town
Officials in northwestern Italy have evacuated part of an Alpine resort town and are closely monitoring a glacier which, following...
Widely Seen as Warning Shot, Russia Court Sentences Young Activists for Extremism
A Moscow court convicted 7 young Russians on extremism charges Thursday — sentencing several of the group to lengthy prison...
Trump Orders Bans on 2 Chinese Apps, Citing Security Concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump Thursday ordered sweeping bans on two Chinese consumer apps.He ordered the bans prohibiting U.S. companies from...
Russia’s Race for Virus Vaccine Raises Concerns in the West
Russia boasts that it’s about to become the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass vaccinations planned as...
Journalist Group Calls on Belarus to Release Blogger, Other Reporters Before Elections
The Committee to Protect Journalists on Thursday called on Belarus to immediately release a blogger arrested a week ago and...
Once Again, Lebanon Picks Up the Pieces
Lebanon’s Chernobyl. That is how some are describing the mammoth blast that shook the capital city Beirut and left thousands...
Trump Orders US Ban on WeChat, TikTok in 45 Days
U.S. President Donald Trump issued executive orders on Thursday banning any U.S. transactions with ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns...
Tensions Mount over China’s Industrial Espionage in US
Tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating at a dizzying pace, with July 24 marking the lowest point of...
Young Teacher Challenging ‘Europe’s Last Dictator’ in Belarus
A 37-year-old teacher with no political experience has become an unlikely challenger to Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko — widely known...
Spain Ex-King’s Exile Reignites Questions on Monarchy’s Future
In select circles in Madrid, the rumor had been making the rounds for weeks: Beset by a financial scandal that...
RFE/RL Journalists Assaulted at Ruling Party Rally in Bulgaria
Two RFE/RL journalists were assaulted at a rally for Bulgaria’s ruling GERB party in Sofia, where Prime Minister Boyko Borisov...
Twitter Announces Labels for State-Controlled Media
Twitter announced its decision Thursday to label the accounts of state-controlled media outlets. The new label will apply...
Former Spain King’s Exile Raises Questions About Monarchy’s Future
Spain’s former King Juan Carlos the First left his country this week as he faces possible accusations of financial wrongdoing. ...
Pope Francis Names Women to Vatican Financial Council
Pope Francis named six women to the Vatican financial oversight body Thursday, making them the first women ever in high-level...
