The Future of Construction is Green
Political writer Lina El Rasheed discusses the importance of construction turning environmentally friendly.
A Look Into Europe’s Far-Right Surge
Europe is experiencing a political shift.
Photo: Pedro Nunes | Reuters.
Northern Ireland: Eruption of Violence as Britain Stays Silent
Northern Ireland has experienced weeks of riots and clashes, appealing for change while facing minimal reaction from Britain.
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Behind England’s Kill the Bill Protests
The proposed introduction of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill into English and Welsh law has created tension as well as clashes between the public and police.
Photo: Hannah McKay | Reuters
Navalny Back to Russia
On Jan. 17, 2021, Putin critic Alexei Navalny went back to Russia after spending five months in Germany, one of which at Berlin's Charité hospital.
Photo: Sergei Ilnitsky
Women’s Rights Stripped as Poland’s Abortion Ban Takes Effect
In October, a controversial court ruling in Poland meant that abortion due to fetal defects was unconstitutional. Abortion is now only permissible in cases of incest, rape and if there is a threat to the woman’s life.
Niger: the Crossroads of the Major Migration Routes
The phenomenon of migration from sub-Saharan Africa to territories considered to be safer or economically and politically stable appears to be quite complex to explain. However, to name a few causes, it would seem that poverty, violence, authoritarian regimes, internal conflicts and climate change are the major push factors that bring people to migrate.
(Photo: Mohammad Ghannam | MSF)
A Brief Guide to the Brexit Deal
Britain officially left the European Union on Jan. 31, 2020. However, the country was to keep with EU laws and standards until a trade deal was agreed upon. Little changed in the 11 month transition period.
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Losing Europe
Saber rattling and fiery tweets have caused European partners to doubt the stability and leadership promised by American hegemony. (Photo: Jesco Denzel | German Federal Government via AP)
A Crisis Between Borders
A broken deal has resulted in thousands waiting in inhumane conditions at the Greek-Turkish border. Their intention being to cross into Europe.
Belarus: The Last European Dictatorship
A sea of Belarusians dawned in red and white, blanketed the streets and remained peaceful throughout the process. (Photo: Associated Press)