International relations
The US and Britain are advocating for international assistance to be redirected to Libya and Iraq, with a focus on ensuring that their weapons scientists pursue peaceful activities and are not lured to help other countries pursue clandestine weapons programs. This effort is part of the global partnership initiative against
International relations
In a shocking revelation, former President George W. Bush has admitted that he personally requested a presidential daily briefing (PDB) on August 6, 2001, which warned of an al-Qaeda attack on the US using aircraft. This admission, made in a press conference on April 13, suggests that Bush had prior
European Union
Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat has warned that the European Union should suspend Cyprus's accession if Greek Cypriots postpone the referendum on the United Nations peace plan. Talat argued that a postpone would allow Greek Cypriots to join the EU while Turkish Cypriots would be left behind,
European Union
Croatia, with a population of 4.7m people, is poised to become the next country from the former Yugoslavia to join the European Union, with a declaration expected next week that it has met the necessary criteria for membership. However, the country's progress will depend on its continued
United Nations
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), a centre-left think-tank, has published a report claiming that Britain's human rights policy has been compromised due to its involvement in the Iraq war, military action in Afghanistan, and terrorist attacks against the US. The report's author, David Mepham,
United Nations
European Union diplomats involved in negotiating a settlement for the divided island of Cyprus have dismissed concerns raised by Greek Cypriot leaders over the United Nations (UN) plan to unify the country. The Greek Cypriot leaders, led by Tassos Papadopoulos, have expressed fears that the plan would amount to "
European Union
Four years after the Lisbon summit, the European Union is still lagging behind the US in key economic areas, including growth rate, productivity, and employment. The EU's ambition to become the world's most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy by 2010 seems increasingly unattainable. Despite promises of
European Union
The European Union's imports of Russian gas will be closely watched, particularly as Vladimir Putin prioritizes the future status of state-controlled Gazprom. With a keen interest in the UK, the EU's poor record in encouraging Russian gas industry reform is evident, including tackling energy links with
Terrorism
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, multinational corporations are confronted with the daunting challenge of safeguarding their executives in foreign postings fraught with peril. Terrorist threats, volatile regions, and rampant kidnapping have made it essential for companies to provide expats with an arsenal of security measures. Following the September 11
European Union
Poland's three top politicians have signaled their willingness to compromise on the EU's new constitution, paving the way for a potential agreement at the upcoming Brussels summit. The country's politicians have expressed a desire to avoid isolation and have stated that they are now
European Union
The European Union (EU) could be ready to start accession talks with Turkey as early as January next year if Ankara meets the required political and economic conditions. This announcement comes as the EU prepares to publish a special report on Turkey's progress in implementing reforms, including those
Terrorism
The devastating terrorist attacks on four trains in Madrid last week, killing 200 commuters and injuring 1,400, transformed the outcome of Spain's general election, which saw the Socialist party leader, Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, emerge victorious with 164 seats to 148 for the ruling Popular party led
