The French incident comes at a time when officials in several countries are engaging in whispered debates about this very topic.
French MPs meeting with Assad sparks debate
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Monthly Archives: February 2015
Slain teen protester could push Venezuela to brink
The incident has sparked rage across the country, heightening tensions between Maduro’s regime and his increasingly exasperated constituents.
Liberian schools reopen as Ebola ebbs
The transition from emergency to business-as-usual will require the coordination of local and international efforts.
Polish farmers demonstrate to demand compensation
The protest was one of several launched by Polish farmers this month. So far, Polish officials have announced no plans to compensate farmers for lost profits.
Tunisia police killings threaten fledgling democracy
Four national guardsmen were slaughtered Wednesday in Tunisia, in an attack believed to be carried out by extremist militants.
Colombia: FARC to stop recruiting fighters under 17
The FARC currently recruits fighters as young as 15 (though there are plenty of accusations that they utilize minors who may be as young as 10-11).
Red Zone: Kazakhstan
As Russia and China look to Kazakhstan as a key player in their respective foreign policy strategies, Kazakhstan is bound to feel the impact.
Migrant tragedy puts pressure on E.U.
The tragic deaths of an estimated 300 migrants this week has evoked serious condemnation of E.U. security policy on the Mediterranean Sea.
Turkey’s Erdogan hits Cuba during Latin American tour
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey met in Havana with Cuban President Raul Castro Thursday to discuss building closer ties between the two countries. While Turkey and Cuba only share a minor trade partnership due to economic sanctions, they appear to have made inroads toward a cultural relationship.
Egypt security forces clash with soccer fans
At least twenty people were killed in a street riot between soccer fans and state security forces, each of whom place the blame with the other side.