China’s Investment in Europe Continues to Rise
Chinese investors see opportunities despite, or because of, Europe’s debt woes.
Year: 2013
American Middle East Arms Sales Send “Signal” to Iran
Defense secretary Chuck Hagel calls Iran “a real threat”.
British Ruling Party Prepares for Local Election Losses
David Cameron’s Conservatives face competition from the left and right.
Italy’s Napolitano Reelected, Left Divided, Leaderless
The Italian left seems on the verge of collapse after failing to elect a president of its own.
Italy’s Bersani Resigns After Failed Presidential Elections
The left-wing leader says he will step down once a new president is elected.
North Caucasus Radicals Identified As Boston Bombers
Police apprehend a suspect in their investigation of Boston’s marathon bombing.
Blocked by Berlusconi, Italy’s Prodi Quits Presidential Race
Conservatives accuse the left of breaking a pact to nominate a centrist president.
Italy’s Left Rebels Against Leader in Presidential Vote
Pier Luigi Bersani’s lawmakers vote down his nominee for president.
Initiative to Restart Peace Talks Stalls over Israeli Objections
The Obama Administration again bangs its head against the wall of Middle East peace.
North Korea Offers Start Dialogue If Sanctions Lifted
Pyongyang says it is willing to resume dialogue if the allies end their threats of “nuclear war.”
Assad, Russia Warn West Against Backing Islamist Rebels
Syria’s president and his Russian ally point to Muslim extremists among the opposition.
Canada’s New Liberal Leader Boosts Party’s Popularity
Opinion polls suggest that Justin Trudeau could win back a majority for Canada’s once-dominant party.
Venezuela’s Maduro Fails to Imitate Chávez’ Success
A narrow election victory casts doubt on the ruling party’s ability to hold onto power.
Egypt Stalls on International Aid, Financial Crisis Looms
Egypt’s government is reluctant to cut fuel subsidies even as it is running out of money.
Chávez Protégé Projected to Win Venezuela Election
Polls predict Nicolás Maduro will be able to continue his mentor’s “socialist revolution.”