Tory proclaims ‘international aid changes nothing’ despite evidence in front of nose
Katie Stanton reports on a Save the Children discussion on international development and overseas aid.
Brexit & Foreign Policy
India celebrates 60 years of Parliamentary democracy – but the corruption remains
Corruption continues to stalk India, as the republic celebrates 60 years of Parliamentary democracy, writes Kailash Chand OBE.
Cameron snubbed Hollande but looks set to give a “generous reception” to Romney
David Cameron looks set to meet with Mitt Romney when he visits for the Olympics – having previously snubbed François Hollande.
Mélenchon to take on Le Pen in French Parliamentary elections
Leftist leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon announced on Saturday he will directly challenge Marine Le Pen for the seat in the French legislative elections in June.
“I saw a child struggling for breath in her father’s arms… She must not be joined by countless others”
Lord Boateng was in Ghana for World Immunisation Week; read an account of his visit.
Cameron reneges on his “promise to the world’s poorest people”. Again
The government once again failed to introduce legislation committing the UK to spending 0.7 per cent of GNI on international development in the Queen’s Speech today.
Vive Hollande! M. Normal wins the day
Sanchia Alasia reports on Francois Hollande’s victory over Nicoals Sarkozy in the French Presidential elections.
The criminal war on journalism in Mexico
Mexico is now seen as the most dangerous country in the world to be a journalist, writes Donnacha DeLong, president of the National Union of Journalists.
Anders Breivik is a man, not a monster – making him all the more terrifying
The crimes of Anders Behring Brivik prompt difficult questions that we cannot skirt around by claiming he is evil incarnate or mentally ill.
One year on from slaying Bin Laden, Obama heralds “new chapter” in Afghanistan
A year on from the biggest call of his Presidency, to kill Osama bin Laden, Barack Obama has signed a new pact with Karzai on a surprise visit to Afghanistan.