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Romania protests: the political underpinnings

BREAKING: Late on Saturday, PM Sorin Grindeanau announced his government would repeal a controversial law…

Sunday, January 5

Romanians will take to the streets again on Sunday but there’s more at stake than meets the eye.

The future of Russia-Iran relations

Can the budding Russia-Iran relationship survive diverging regional interests?

Elections in Punjab: more than meets the eye

The 27-million strong agricultural state of Punjab will hold local elections on Saturday, with other…

Marine Le Pen: in it to win it

The French nationalist will officially launch her presidential campaign in the city of Lyon on…

Saturday, February 4

With her principal rival embroiled in scandal, Marine Le Pen launches her bid for the French presidency.

EU leaders meet in Malta

Topping Friday’s agenda will be one issue: irregular migration from Libya. While Malta, the host,…

Poroshenko wants to hold NATO vote

Ukraine’s president dropped a bombshell on Wednesday: he wants to hold a referendum on NATO…

Friday, February 3

Ukraine’s president dropped a bombshell on Wednesday that could have far-reaching implications for global security.

Lebanon auctions oil and gas rights

On Thursday, Lebanon will begin the process of selling the rights to oil and gas…