Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany delivered a spirited defense of multilateral institutions in a world increasingly marked by great power rivalry.
Tag: Speeches and Statements
Pope Francis Breaks Some Taboos on Visit to Persian Gulf
The remarks, delivered in the United Arab Emirates, were exceptionally candid for a pontiff who usually does not criticize the country that hosts him.
Two Speeches, a Decade Apart: How Pompeo Departed From Obama
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s Middle East speech contrasted starkly with President Obama’s in 2009. A look at the major points of contention.
Drum Rolls for Trump’s Speech? More Like Eye Rolls in Mexico
The president’s latest call for a border wall stirred weariness among leaders and citizens alike. At least, those who could be troubled to listen to it.
News Analysis: Netanyahu, Feeling Heat, Grabs Spotlight to Assail ‘Witch Hunt’ Investigation
Expecting an indictment on corruption charges, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went on television to attack the prosecutors investigating him as a ‘joke’ and ‘absurdity.’
Pope Francis Appeals to Europe to Show ‘Solidarity’ With Migrants
Francis warned against a resurgence of populist movements and urged compassion for migrants fleeing poverty, violence and natural disasters.
Taiwan’s President, Defying Xi Jinping, Calls Unification Offer ‘Impossible’
The Chinese leader’s speech this week has given President Tsai Ing-wen a chance to position herself as the defender of Taiwan’s young democracy.
Kim Jong-un, Ready to Meet Trump ‘at Any Time,’ Demands U.S. End Sanctions
In his New Year’s Day speech, North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, said he was ready to meet with President Trump again but warned against continued sanctions against his country.
Pope Francis, in Christmas Speech, Emphasizes ‘Fraternity’
In his “Urbi et Orbi” (“To the City and to the World”) benediction, the pontiff declares that differences are a source of richness rather than danger.
Pope Francis Calls on Abusive Priests to Turn Themselves In
Priests who abuse children should surrender “to human justice, and prepare for divine justice,” the pontiff said in his annual address to the Roman curia.