Jordan’s King Fears “Jihadist State” in Syria
The monarch warns Syria could become “a base for extremist and terrorist groups.”
Nick Ottens
Nick Ottens is a public affairs officer for the Dutch Animal Coalition and a board member for Liberal Green, the sustainability network of the Dutch liberal party VVD. He is a former political risk consultant and a former research manager for XPRIZE, where he designed prize competitions to incentivize breakthrough innovation in agriculture, food and health care. He has also worked as a journalist in Amsterdam, Barcelona and New York for EUobserver, NRC, Trouw, World Politics Review and Wynia’s Week, among others.
Alleged Chemical Weapons Use in Syria Crosses “Red Line”
Syria’s government and rebels accuse each other of deploying a chemical weapons agent.
Capriles Slams Maduro as Cuba’s Puppet, Behind in Polls
Venezuela’s opposition candidate vows to end cheap oil transfers to Cuba if he is elected.
China’s New Premier Promises to Reduce State’s Role
Li Keqiang echoes his predecessor’s words in urging economic and political reform.
Russia Unmoved by European Missile Shield Adjustment
A senior Russian lawmaker is skeptical about the change in NATO’s missile defense plan.
Labour Urges Stimulus, Tax Relief to Promote Growth
Britain’s shadow chancellor Ed Balls says growth is the way to reduce the deficit.
Portugal Gets Extra Year to Meet Budget Targets
As Portugal’s economy fails to recover, the government struggles to reduce its deficit.
Obama Admits: Not Interested in Deficit Reduction
The president’s excuses for not reducing the deficit turned out to be just that: excuses.
Netanyahu Excludes Religious Parties from Ruling Coalition
Centrists are expected to replace right-wing religious parties in Israel’s government.
British Conservatives, Liberals at Odds over Budget Plan
Conservatives champion deeper spending and tax cuts. Liberal Democrats are skeptical.
Britain, France Challenge German Policy in Syria
Germany resists British and French demands to allow weapons supplies into Syria.
Sudan, South Sudan Reach Deal to Resume Oil Exports
The two Sudans agree to withdraw their troops from the border and resume oil exports.
Ryan Seeks Balanced Budget Through Health Savings
The Republican’s budget plan repeals and reins in health-care entitlements.
Falklanders Defy Argentina, Vote to Remain British
Residents of the Falkland Islands near Argentina vote in a referendum to remain a British territory.
Russia Has Stake in Venezuelan Ruling Party’s Victory
Russia could lose an ally if Venezuela’s socialists lose the election.