European Terror Plot Thwarted
Intelligence services intercept a terrorist plot to strike England, France and Germany.
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.
Brussels to Sanction Budget Rule Breakers
The European Commission proposes to enact severe sanctions for eurozone members that are in violation of its budget rules.
Republicans Pledge to Rein in Spending, Somehow
All Sunday morning talks shows devote time to discussing the upcoming congressional elections.
Mahmoud Abbas Speaks at the United Nations
In his General Assembly address, the Palestinian Authority President appeared to have little faith in the ongoing negotiations with Israel.
Labour Elects New Leader
The British socialists opt for a more obviously leftish course with the election of Ed Miliband as party leader.
Britain’s Nick Clegg Speaks at United Nations
Britain’s deputy prime minister called upon the United Nations to have greater confidence in the values they share.
Republicans’ Halfhearted Pledge to America
Republicans offer to restore fiscal balance to the federal budget but neither Democrats nor social conservatives are convinced.
Chinese Premier Speaks at the UN
Premier Wen Jiabao assured the United Nations that China is committed to peace and development and will “never” seek hegemony.
Turkish President Gül Speaks at the UN
The Turkish president spoke about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East and peace for Palestine and Cyprus at the UN.
President Obama Speaks at the UN
In his address to the General Assembly, the president spoke about Iran, Middle East peace and freedom around the world.
Rise, Arctic, Rise!
Russian Prime Minister Putin promises that the Arctic will remain “battle free” while Laurence Smith dreams of a “New North.”
Greater Power Involvement in Afghanistan
India and Russia are both anxious to invest in Afghanistan’s infrastructure and economy.
Barack Obama Denies Vilifying Business
The president maintains that he wants government to “get out of the way” of innovation and job creation.
Cameron Committed to Entitlement Reform
With massive spending cuts ahead, Britain’s prime minister is urging people to take greater responsibility for their own lives.
This Week in the Middle East
ABC’s Christiane Amanpour sits down with both American secretary of state Hillary Clinton and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.