Corruption and Aid Diversion Corrode Former Eastern Bloc
Aid diversion from rural agricultural communities continues as systemic corruption corrodes what is left of Eastern European democracy
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Europe
Venice Hit with Worst Floods in Decades
Severe flooding in Venice came as a shock to many after water levels reached 1.87 meters (around 6 feet) above sea level.
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Czech Protests Continue Over Political Scandal
Many Czechs have come out to protest Babis on the anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, demanding that he leave office.
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Internal and External: France’s Two-Front War Against ISIS
While many French saw the death of al- Baghdadi as a victory, it is not the end.
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Germany Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Berlin Wall Fall
November 9, 2019 marked the 30-year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Despite reunification in the 1990s, an invisible barrier still exists between eastern and western Germany.
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Brexit’s Trouble Continues
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has accepted a Brexit extension until January 31 of next year from the original October 31 deadline.
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Brexit Bogged Down in the House of Commons
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is currently attempting to push the House of Commons to vote on his Brexit Deal after previously being snubbed by the Speaker of the House.
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European Economy on the Brink of Recession
Europe’s manufacturing Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) was placed at 45.7 in September, the lowest level since October 2012.
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No-Deal Brexit Block was the Right Decision for the UK
Boris Johnson’s plan when he became Prime Minister was to push for a no-deal Brexit at any cost. The most immediate issue would likely be a recession according to The United Kingdom Office of Budget Responsibility.
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FOCUS: Boris Johnson
While Boris Johnson’s strange antics are admired by many in the UK, his critics say he is inappropriately disheveled and unprepared, or more crudely, an opportunistic clown. However, instead of merely stumbling around, it may be an intentional tactic on his part.
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