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Anna Holligan

Belgian soldiers patrolling outside the US Embassy in Brussels, near the Belgian Parliament. Belgium has deployed hundreds of troops to guard potential targets of terrorism, including Jewish sites and diplomatic missions.

Terrorism fears mean Belgian troops now have a license to kill

Justice

The hunt for suspected Islamist militants continues across western Europe as EU ministers meet in Brussels to coordinate responses to the violence in France and Belgium. And Belgian troops, deployed on the city’s streets, have been authorized to use deadly force.

22-year-old Attas is currently living with 70 other homeless migrants in an abandoned office building in Amsterdam. The Dutch govenment this week rejected a UN call to assist illegal homeless migrants by providing food and shelter.

Homeless migrants in Amsterdam are stuck in a cold limbo

Global Politics
Cyclists ride over a 230 feet stretch of a new bike made entirely of solar panels in The Netherlands.

This bike path is made entirely of solar panels

Environment
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17

Ukraine and Russia each produce accusations, and evidence, over who shot down Malaysia Airlines flight 17

Global Politics

‘The Butcher of Bosnia’ refuses to testify for a former ally at The Hague

Conflict & Justice
Chinese commando guards

Finally, the chemical weapon materials are moving out of Syria

Conflict & Justice

After months of diplomacy, preparation and training, the first batch of Syria’s chemical weapons are out of the country and in international waters. It’s just the start.

Chemical Weapons Training at US base

The plan to destroy Syria’s chemical weapons is simple, at least on paper

Conflict & Justice

Chemical weapon experts generally do their clean up work to neutralize weapons after conflicts are over. In Syria, they have to operate in the midst of a civil war, and so they are getting special training at a US military facility in Germany.

Court OKs Netherlands ban on foreigners using famous marijuana cafes

Global Politics

The Netherlands is moving to ban foreigners from the coffee shops that have become famous for selling legal marijuana. Locals will still be able to visit, but a court on Friday approved a national ban on outsiders being served in the cafes. Some government officials and shopkeepers, however, are upset by the new ban.

How Amsterdam Wants to Deal with ‘Nuisance Neighbors’

Global Politics

Nobody likes to live next to troublesome neighbors but what can you do, other than move? Officials in the Dutch capital Amsterdam have a different idea: they’re vowing to exile the worst offenders.

Foreigners Banned from Marijuana Cafes in the Netherlands

A judge in the Netherlands has approved a government plan to prevent foreigners from entering cannabis cafes. Anna Holligan is a reporter for our partner the BBC.