Giulio Regeni, a doctoral student at Cambridge, was found dead in Cairo in 2016. His killing has vexed relations between Egypt and Italy ever since.
Tag: Politics and Government
U.K.’s Theresa May Suffers Defeats in Parliament as Hopes Fade for Brexit Deal
Britain’s Parliament is reasserting control over the Brexit process, leaving Mrs. May in deep trouble before a critical vote on Dec 11.
France Suspends Fuel Tax Increase That Spurred Violent Protests
Through weeks of unrest, President Emmanuel Macron has been accused of ignoring the complaints of the “Yellow Vest” movement.
Australia’s Liberal Party, Seeking to Project Stability, Tries to End Leadership Coups
Internal power struggles and a revolving door to the post of prime minister have cost the governing Liberal Party at the polls.
France’s Yellow Vest Protests: A Briefing on the Movement That Has Put Paris on Edge
The grass-roots protests present President Emmanuel Macron with a potential political crisis. More mayhem may put his ability to govern into question.
What’s Next for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu?
While the corruption cases against Prime Minister Netanyahu could end his career, there are enough variables that could allow him to hang on to power.
News analysis: Netanyahu’s Obsession With Image Could Be His Downfall
Israel’s prime minister faces corruption accusations arising from his efforts to control his portrayal in the news media.
George Soros-Founded University Is Forced Out of Hungary
Central European University, founded after the collapse of the Soviet Union, has been forced from its campus in Budapest by the increasingly authoritarian government of Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Sri Lanka Court Temporarily Blocks Mahinda Rajapaksa From Prime Minister’s Job
The Court of Appeal issued an order preventing Mr. Rajapaksa from governing for now, the latest twist in the political crisis that has paralyzed the country.
Quiet Casualty of Sri Lanka’s Political Crisis: A Sugar Tax
In an effort to increase public support for the disputed prime minister, the government is reducing a tax on sugary drinks that experts say is vital for the country’s health.