10 March 2016 Turkey and the EU They both need each other. by Neil Tidmarsh This week’s EU summit was dominated by negotiations with Turkey to secure its help in tackling the migrant crisis. The EU had agreed to pay Turkey €3 billion and allow Turkish citizens visa-free travel within the Schengen zone, in return… Continue reading Issue 44:2016 03 10:Turkey and the EU (Neil Tidmarsh)
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Issue 38: 2016 01 28:Week in Brief: International
28 January 2016 Week in Brief: International AFGHANISTAN: A suicide bomber killed seven employees of the TV channel TOLO and injured at least 25 other people. Last year the Taliban announced that they would be targeting the channel. President Obama has authorised US special forces to combat Isis-affiliated groups, which have infiltrated Afghanistan from Pakistan.… Continue reading Issue 38: 2016 01 28:Week in Brief: International
Issue 37:2016 01 21:The road to Peace (Neil Tidmarsh)
21 January 2016 The Road to Peace The journey to a new Syria is due to start in Geneva next Monday. By Neil Tidmarsh Peace-talks involving all Syrian parties fighting for or against Assad are due to start in Geneva on January 25, with a cease-fire coming into force at the same time. Less than… Continue reading Issue 37:2016 01 21:The road to Peace (Neil Tidmarsh)
Issue 37:2016 01 21:Week in Brief International
21 January 2016 Week in Brief: International BURKONO FASO: Four militants from al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb attacked a café and a hotel in Ougadoudou with bombs and firearms. At least 28 people from nine countries (including Canada, the US, the Netherlands, Switzerland and France) were killed. The militants were killed when local troops… Continue reading Issue 37:2016 01 21:Week in Brief International
