World / Politics | FOCUS Oct 19, 2020
EU-U.S. alliance 'on life support' after four years of Trump
Trump's abrasive foreign policy moves, often unveiled in all-caps tweets, have alienated not just Germany but much of Europe.
World / Politics Oct 18, 2020
Michael Gove says U.K. 'well prepared' for no-deal Brexit, even as businesses sound alarm
Michael Gove, the minister handling Brexit divorce issues for Britain, said on Sunday that the U.K. is "increasingly well-prepared" for a no-deal Brexit, even as businesses urged Britain and the European Union to find a compromise over trade terms. A tumultuous "no deal" finale to ...
World / Politics Oct 17, 2020
Boris Johnson’s no-deal Brexit warning leaves door open to more talks
The European Union isn’t taking Boris Johnson’s threats to walk away from seven months of trade negotiations at face value. On Friday, his deadline for deciding whether to continue discussions or walk away, the prime minister blamed the EU. He said the U.K. will prepare ...
World Oct 17, 2020
Fastest-ever growth in global virus cases as U.S. tops 8 million
Coronavirus cases in the United States topped 8 million Friday as the world saw the highest-ever number reported in a single day, while European countries tightened measures to control the pandemic's spread. The running U.S. case tally from Johns Hopkins University is the highest in ...
Commentary / World Oct 7, 2020
The race to replace the city of London begins
by Lionel Laurent
Nobody’s saying that Paris or Frankfurt will suddenly replace London. But we’re in a decentralizing phase where many centers can happily coexist.
World | FOCUS Oct 7, 2020
Merkel is shying away from action that would really hurt Putin
by Patrick Donahue and Henry Meyer
Action in response to poisoning of top Kremlin critic likely to have a muted effect.
World / Politics Oct 7, 2020
Macron on the spot with Brexit talks snagged on French red line
by Ian Wishart, Ania Nussbaum and John Follain
The French leader's position is angering the British and creating tensions even among his allies within the EU.
Asia Pacific Oct 7, 2020
Japan among 39 nations calling on China to respect Uighur human rights
A rights group praised the fact that so many countries signed the declaration "despite China's persistent threats and intimidation tactics against those who speak out."
Business / Corporate Oct 6, 2020
Toyota and Nissan ask U.K. to cover tariffs if no FTA made with EU
The demand from the automakers can also be seen as an effort to pressure the government, struggling to reach a deal with the European Union, to try harder.
World Oct 2, 2020
EU leaders back Belarus sanctions and warn Turkey over drilling
EU leaders agreed to impose sanctions against members of the Belarus regime on Friday and fired a warning at Turkey over its gas drilling activities in the eastern Mediterranean. In a summit statement hammered out over more than six hours of haggling, the 27 leaders ...
Commentary / World Sep 28, 2020
Lukashenko and Erdogan are laughing at the EU
by Andreas Kluth
The EU still requires unanimity for all foreign policy decisions. This has been one factor, amid many, that’s neutered European foreign policy over the years.
Asia Pacific / Politics Sep 28, 2020
Taiwan expressed satisfaction on Monday and said the European Union had stepped in to help after a global alliance of mayors stopped referring to Taiwanese cities as part of China, in a rare win for the island amid growing Chinese pressure. China has ramped up ...