A caller warned of the explosion 45 minutes in advance, so no one was hurt. Greece has experienced several similar attacks by domestic groups in recent years.
Tag: Politics and Government
How Elite Nigerian Soldiers Turned a Religious March Into a Massacre
Nigeria’s military said it acted in self-defense. Our visual investigation shows that this claim doesn’t hold up, and reveals how an elite military unit used machine guns on unarmed marchers in October, killing dozens.
France’s Far Right Sees Gold in Yellow Vest Movement
National Front leaders are trying to turn protests that have left much of France in upheaval to their purposes. But it may be a double-edged sword.
Opposition in Hungary Demonstrates Against Orban, in Rare Display of Dissent
The protests have become one of the most sustained displays of street opposition since the prime minister entered office.
Amid Russia Tensions, Ukraine Moves Toward Separate Church
Ukraine took a major step toward establishing an Orthodox Church independent of Moscow, a move likely to increase already heightened tensions
How McKinsey Has Helped Raise the Stature of Authoritarian Governments
At a time when democracies and their basic values are increasingly under attack, the iconic American company has sometimes served clients in ways that directly counter American interests.
Afghan President Slaps Aide After Elite Guards Assault Petitioner
The opening of a new economic corridor should’ve brought President Ashraf Ghani positive news. But video from the event shows a confrontation that turned chaotic.
‘Yellow Vest’ Protests Dwindle Amid Warnings and Concessions
Thousands still turned out after the government cautioned that protests could complicate the task of preventing terrorism after an attack this week in Strasbourg.
Ukraine Asserts Major Russian Military Buildup on Eastern Border
Ukrainian officials have raised alarms about Russian military activity along the countries’ border, though Western analysts have been cautious.
The Canadians Detained in China: an Ex-Diplomat and a Daring ‘Fixer’
As Canada presses China to release two detained Canadians, questions remain about how they have been ensnared by a geopolitical battle.