Europe

Break-up of United Kingdom impending?

The Brexit may signal the beginning of the dissolution of the UK, renewing calls for Scottish independence, a united Ireland, and even for London to secede as a free city-state.

Afghanistan

What was behind Af-Pak border clashes?

Pakistan and Afghanistan saw deadly border clashes and a tense stand-off over Islamabad's plan to build a barbed-wire separation barrier at its Torkham crossing.

Greater Middle East

Turkey refuses to modify anti-terrorism law

Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄźan announced that he does not plan to change the country's anti-terrorism law, a requirement of the deal struck between Turkey and the EU.

Greater Middle East

Amnesty: Turkey forcibly returning Syrian refugees

Turkey has been forcibly returning up to 100 refugees to Syria per day since mid-January, Amnesty International charges—casting doubt on Ankara’s migrant deal with the EU.

Mexico

HRW: Mexico returning children to violence

Mexican immigration authorities are improperly returning children who might qualify for formal protection from violence in Central America, Human Rights Watch charges.