Democratic Tsunami group uses app to anonymously coordinate huge protests
Pro-independence protesters in the Spanish region of Catalonia are using the latest technology to try to outwit authorities. An anonymous smartphone app is being used to coordinate demonstrations - and the latest target was the world-famous "El Clasico" football match between giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Doubts persist over how quickly humanitarian crisis can be solved
Britain looks certain to leave the European Union by the end of January after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson secured a big majority of 78 seats in Thursday’s general election. His Conservative Party seized control of dozens of constituencies that had voted to leave in the 2016 referendum, vindicating Johnson’s decision to call an election. However, as Henry Ridgwell reports, the country remains deeply divided – and the prime minister will face big challenges early on in his new term.
Boris Johnson's Conservative Party seized control of dozens of constituencies that had voted to leave in the 2016 referendum
Many former supporters watched in dismay as the Nobel peace laureate denied accusations that Myanmar's military conducted atrocities against the Rohingya Muslim population
Former supporters watched ICJ appearance with dismay
Conservative critics urge tactical voting to oust Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Gambia, which brought the case, wants emergency order to protect Rohingyas
Britain’s political leaders are making a final push for votes ahead of Thursday’s general election – which has been dominated by the issue of Britain’s exit from the European Union. Many analysts say the parties’ manifestos are misleading on Brexit – and the agonizing over Britain’s future relationship with the EU is only likely to get worse. As Henry Ridgwell reports, many voters are distinctly underwhelmed by their choice at the ballot box on December 12.
Political leaders making a final push for votes ahead of Thursday’s general election, which has been dominated by the issue of Britain’s exit from the European Union
US, France and Turkey clash over defense spending, Syria, ISIS fighters
The meeting of NATO leaders in London to mark the alliance’s 70th anniversary got off to a difficult start Tuesday as the leaders of the United States, France and Turkey clashed over burden sharing and the future direction of the alliance. The official summit is set to take place Wednesday, where the various threats to NATO are due to be discussed – but as Henry Ridgwell reports, the biggest challenge could be keeping a lid on tensions within the organization.
Save the Children calls on rich nations to cut emissions faster
Tens of millions of people in southern and eastern Africa are facing emergency food insecurity partly caused by climate change – with half of them children, according to Save the Children. The area has been hit by extreme weather and drought in recent months - and scientists warn the region is warming much faster than other parts of the world. As Henry Ridgwell reports, aid agencies are calling on leaders meeting at the climate conference in Madrid to commit to bigger cuts in greenhouse gases
War in Syria and ongoing Russian threat will serve as backdrop to summit; fellow NATO members US and Turkey came close to confrontation in northern Syria last month, rattling alliance
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