The severity of the verdict over Matthew Hedges, 31, a postgraduate student, stunned British officials. He has denied the charges.
Tag: Politics and Government
Interpol Rejects Russian as President, Electing South Korean Instead
The international policing organization chose Kim Jong-yang as its next president after Western diplomats had lobbied against Aleksandr V. Prokopchuk.
‘Dubious Donations’ to German Far-Right Party Are Under Investigation
Prosecutors are looking into a possible campaign finance violation involving a leader of the Alternative for Germany Party.
Macedonian Ex-Leader, Facing Prison, Claims to Receive Asylum in Hungary
The trial of Nikola Gruevski on corruption charges had been viewed as a step forward in a region plagued by corruption and ethnic divisions.
Russia, Which Has Tried to Manipulate Interpol, Is Poised to Lead It
The prospect of a Russian presidency ignited lobbying by American and European officials. Rights groups warn it may make Interpol vulnerable to Kremlin influence.
Science Times at 40: The Key to Stopping the Illegal Wildlife Trade: China
The country is a critical market for animal contraband. Some scientists fear the official commitment to conservation may be wavering.
Theresa May, Onetime Business Foe, Finds Corporate Embrace Amid Brexit Debate
The prime minister found a more receptive audience among business leaders than any others she has faced since unveiling her draft Brexit deal.
In Bosnia, Entrenched Ethnic Divisions Are a Warning to the World
Long after a vicious civil war, persistent ethnic and nationalist fissures are paralyzing the country. “We have moved backwards, not forward,” says a Muslim firefighter.
Netanyahu’s Coalition in Israel Survives, for Now
In a sharp turnaround, two hawkish ministers decided not to resign over the government’s handling of the latest conflict in Gaza, staving off elections.
Needing Growth, Uber Returns to Germany. This Time on Best Behavior.
Uber retreated from many towns in Germany in 2015 after battling regulators. Now the ride-hailing company has re-entered the city of Düsseldorf.