Britain to Set Up Permanent Middle East Base Again
Britain sets up a military base in Bahrain, its first permanent presence in the Middle East in forty years.
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Löfven Calls Snap Elections After Budget Defeated
The Social Democrat must call early elections or carry out the opposition’s spending plan.
Sweden Budget Talks Fail, Early Elections Likely
Conservative and liberal opposition parties refuse to support the left-wing government’s spending plans.
Swedish Nationalists Block Löfven’s Budget Bill
Without a majority for his spending plan, Stefan Löfven could be forced to resign.
Russia Cancels South Stream Citing European Opposition
The pipeline’s cancellation is hardly an economic loss for Russia. It was always a political project.
Pro-Europe Parties Lose Support in Moldova, Maintain Majority
Preliminary results show increased support for the opposition Communists and Socialists.
Dutch Reject Turkey’s Accusations of Racism
The Dutch reject as “inappropriate” and “bizarre” Turkish accusations of racism.
Mas Calls for Early Elections as Proxy to Secede from Spain
Catalonia’s regional president says the region could secede within a year and a half after elections.
Ukraine Coalition Seeks NATO Membership, Reforms
Five pro-Western parties form a coalition in Ukraine to pursue economic reforms and NATO membership.
Swedish Nationalists Could Force Snap Elections
If the far right votes against his budget, Stefan Löfven may be forced to call an election.
Abkhaz Leaders Wary of Russian Integration Proposal
Russia’s vassal in the South Caucasus is unwilling to give up its independence.
Houthis Endorse Government as South Yemen Prepares to Secede
Having subdued an insurgency in the north, Yemen faces the possibility of secession in the south.
Algerian President Hospitalized as Strike Points to Power Struggle
Abdelaziz Bouteflika is released from a French hospital as cracks appear in his country’s secretive regime.
North Europe Deepens Defense Cooperation Against Russia
Britain, the Baltic and Nordic countries step up intelligence sharing and ccross-border air force training.
West Sees Russian Troops in Ukraine, Fears Mariupol Attack
NATO observes Russian military equipment moving into Ukraine, possibly to support an attack on Mariupol.