Politics
China Abandons One-Child Policy
Couples will now be able to have two children as decades-old policy is reversed.
Chilcot Inquiry Into Iraq War to Be Published in Summer
Sir John Chilcot sets out a timeline for publication after pressure from bereaved soldiers' families.
U.S. and Chinese Navy Chiefs to Discuss South China Sea
Admiral John Richardson and his Chinese counterpart Admiral Wu Shengli will hold a video teleconference today.
David Cameron Warns Against 'Brexit' and
Cameron will set out his demands for reformed membership of the EU next month.
The Academics Boycotting Israel Are Misguided
The international relations lecturer responds to the British academics calling for the boycott.
20,000 Israelis Sue Facebook for Failing to Prevent
The lawsuit accuses the platform of failing to stop posts that call for violence against Jews.
Turkish PM: Military Have Hit Kurdish Fighters in Syria
The Turkish leader says the military struck Kurdish forces after crossed the Euphrates river.
Airstrikes Hit Médecins Sans Frontières Hospital in
The medical charity says that patients and workers were present in the hospital.
Germany to Send Border Guards to Slovenia to Help With
Slovenia has requested help from the EU in dealing with high numbers of refugees.
U.K. Ministers to Raise Issue of 'Tampon Tax'
Ministers have warned that the laws governing tax are unlikely to change.
EU to Give More Budget Leeway to States Facing Extra
Several Eurozone countries had asked for more flexibility on the EU's fiscal rules.
President Says Indonesia Intends to Join Trans-Pacific
Widodo returned home early to address the "haze crisis" caused by forest fires in Indonesia.
Osborne Forced to Backtrack on Tax Credit After Lords
The changes have been widely criticised by those who say they will penalise working families.
Hundreds of U.K. Academics Announce Israel Boycott in
Professors and lecturers say that they will not do business with Israel's academic institutions.
What Does Poland's New Government Mean for Europe?
The Law and Justice party government will be a new right-wing voice in Eastern Europe.
Netanyahu: Israel May Strip East Jerusalem Palestinians
The Israeli leader is planning to tour East Jerusalem amid a wave of violence.
India's Interests at the Africa Forum Summit: From
The third India-Africa Forum Summit gets underway in New Delhi today.
EU and Balkan Leaders Agree to 100,000 New Places in
: The move is part of a 17-point plan agreed at an emergency meeting on Sunday.
No Joke: Guatemalan Comedian Wins Presidency in
A recent corruption scandal has deepened distrust of the country's political establishment.
Eurosceptics Claim Victory in Landmark Poland Election
Poland's eurosceptic Law and Justice party were victorious in the country's election.
Free Education Is a Worthy Goal, But South Africa Isn&
Since 1994, the number of people enrolling at South Africa's universities has almost doubled.
British Creatives Face Backlash Over Letter Opposing
Artists and authors including J.K. Rowling wrote encouraging Israeli-Palestinian dialogue and co-existence.
Putin Accuses Obama of Playing Double Game in Syria
The Russian president said there was no way to defeat ISIS while supporting other rebel groups.
What Is—And Isn't—At Stake in the Polish
Poland goes to the polls on Sunday and the whole European Union should pay attention.
John Kerry Calls For End to 'Incitement' in
Kerry is also meeting Israeli and Palestinian leaders this week in a bid to ease tensions.
Putin's Bikers to Go on Tour Through Europe,
The tour will go through Georgia, Iraq, Turkey and other countries.
Robert Mugabe Awarded China's 'Nobel Peace
The Zimbabwean president was praised for promoting African unity and world peace.
Russia's Putin Is More Popular Than Ever: State
A state poll puts Putin's domestic approval rating at almost 90 percent amid Syria campaign.
Sweden Doubles Refugee Forecast For 2015 to 190,000
Of this new number, 40,000 are expected to be unaccompanied children.
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