Borders
European Union Proposes Changes to Border Rules, Asylum Applications
COVID concerns and other security concerns led to the proposed changes to current rules for the transport of people and goods across EU borders announced today.
Idaho Voters Would Expand Border to Protect Some From Portland Politics
Roughly 51 percent of state respondents said they are in favor of expanding the state's borders to include parts of rural, conservative Oregon.
Xi Jinping Preps China for 'Military Struggle' Amid Afghan Security Concern
"The consolidation of national defense and a strong military must be accelerated," Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday.
Belgian Farmer Accidentally Moved Country Border and Made France Smaller
While operating a tractor on his land, a man got aggravated with a stone marker — and made Belgium a larger country.
The World Has Naively Believed That China Has Good Intentions. It Doesn't.
Recent violence along the Chinese-Indian border highlights the ruthlessness of the Chinese Communist Party.
China's New COVID-19 Hotspot on Russian Border Raises Tensions
At least 346 Chinese nationals who travelled from Moscow through Suifenhe contracted the disease, turning the town into a point of strain for the "strategic partnership."
National Security is Too Crude to Protect Us From Pandemics
Viruses don't care about borders, national identities or weapons. The concept of "security" must be redefined.
Journalist: CBP Officer Held Passport Until He Said Yes to Doing Propaganda
The CBP officer's "questions had nothing to do with re-entry into the United States," journalist Ben Watson told Newsweek.
U.S. Press Freedom Ranked "Problematic" For First Time
"Never before have U.S. journalists been subjected to so many death threats or turned so often to private security firms for protection," the report said.
Local Bookstore Remains Open Long After Borders Closed
Colleen Kammer and Cary Loren opened the store in 1982. Kammer credits their success to hard work, and Loren credits it to Kammer.
Immigration Seen As Most Important Problem for America
Americans see immigration as a problem in larger numbers than any other time in the history of the poll.
Putin Is Literally Redrawing the Map of the World
The Russian leader thinks foreign maps sometimes do not reflect the "historical and geographic truth" when it comes to his country.
Tear Gas Released in Kosovo's Parliament Again
"Today's events in Kosovo parliament show that extremist wing of the party will use violence to defend their ideology," a former minister of foreign affairs told Newsweek.
Akon: 'Without Rap, I'd Have Been on Death Row'
The Senegalese-American rapper is running a solar power project that aims to bring electricity to some of the 600 million Africans living in darkness.
Alex Jones Calls Manchester Victims 'Liberal Trendies'
Alex Jones on the Manchester Arena attack that left 22 people dead: "A big bomb goes off at a pop star's rock concert bombing a bunch of liberal trendies."
Pakistan PM Orders Reopening of Afghanistan Borders
Closing the border crossings chokes off key trading routes for landlocked Afghanistan.
EU 'Struggling To Keep Track Of Border Crossings'
Many of the perpetrators of major attacks in EU countries crossed the bloc's external boundaries, the report says.
Why Taxes Need to Adapt to World-Mobile Workforce
Workers can sometimes be taxed unfairly depending on where they live and work.
Nationalism Does Not Suit Europe's Unfinished Adventure
Seeking refuge is what humans do, which is why the discussion on mobility needs to change.
Erdogan Threatens Open Borders If EU Freeze Membership
The president made comments about refugees after the European Parliament voted to stop talks on Turkey's EU accession.
I Voted to Leave the EU—and I Don't Support UKIP
Liberals who voted for Brexit need to speak out and show 'taking back control' wasn't just about borders.
ISIS May Not Be Main Security Threat Post-Brexit
Xenophobia and the far right may big the biggest threat to security and could boost ISIS.
Refugees at Record Numbers: The Crisis, in Photos
The number of refugees stands at a record high of 65 million.
More Than 1,000 Protest Against Trump in San Diego
Trump trails Hillary Clinton by four percentage points in the most recent Reuters/Ipsos poll.
How Much For Your Child? Afghan Payments Draw Scrutiny
After a U.S. airstrike on a Kunduz hospital, payments for the wounded and dead are under attack.
The President and Candidates React to Brussels Attacks
Twin explosions in Brussels will test how the contenders would protect the U.S. as president.
Syria: Dozens of MSF Health Facilities Targeted in 2015
Aid group says that up to 40 percent of the victims were women and children.
Germany and Turkey Call on NATO for Help with Refugees
Turkey has taken in 2.5 million Syrians since the start of the conflict and says it cannot absorb any more.
Amazon Plans to 'Open Up to 400 Bookstores'
According to the head of a mall operator, the online giant is planning up to 400 physical stores.
Refugee Crisis: Europe Slams Greece's Border 'Neglect'
The EC has urged the country to do more to protect the EU's external border.