Thousands of people attended vigils to mourn the British tourist, Grace Millane, whose body was found last weekend. “It could have been one of us,” a woman at a vigil said.
Tag: Politics and Government
China Says Detained Canadian Worked for Group Without Legal Registration
The assertion was Beijing’s first official comment on the detention of Michael Kovrig, a former diplomat now working for a nongovernmental organization.
A Tense Victory for Theresa May, With a Humbling Concession
Mrs. May had offered herself as a pair of “safe hands” in negotiating Brexit. But she survived a confidence vote only after promising to eventually step down.
What Is a No-Confidence Vote, and What Did It Mean for Theresa May?
Conservative lawmakers in Britain voted not to oust their leader. Here is how it unfolded.
Theresa May Survives Leadership Challenge, but Brexit Plan Is Still in Peril
A party vote left her in power, but her government’s plans on how to leave the European Union were left in disarray.
Hungary Creates New Court System, Cementing Leader’s Control of Judiciary
Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government will control hiring and promotion of judges in the new courts, which will rule on politically crucial matters like electoral law.
News Analysis: E.U. Hoped to Put Its House in Order This Year. Not Even Close.
Britain, France and Germany are all facing political change or upheaval. For the European Union, the question is who will guide the bloc into an uncertain future.
Unrest in France Hinders Macron’s Push to Revive Economy
The Yellow Vest protests roiling the country have cost businesses billions of euros and threatened President Emmanuel Macron’s strategy for growth.
Modi’s Party Is Trounced in India’s ‘Semifinal’ Elections
The governing party lost ground in several states, leaving many wondering if Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in danger of losing in national voting next year.
A Member of Britain’s Parliament Seized the Ceremonial Mace, and Confusion Reigned
The act of protest by a member of the House of Commons drew attention to the symbolic 17th-century object, and to the chaotic state of British politics.