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Chris Morris

Spain could receive next bailout as its financial woes worsen

As the European Union struggles to contain the euro crisis, Spain is quickly approaching an economic collapse. The country is among those in line to receive a Greece-style bailout, though experts say its time for one may come sooner than once expected.

Greece on fire as protesters decry government’s decision on austerity measures

Global Politics

European Union Expected to Ban European Travel for Assad’s Wife and 11 Others

Greek Austerity Cause Riots and Unrest

US Worries Over Europe’s Ability to Handle Crisis

The World

On the streets of Europe, doubts over Euro Zone

Business, Economics and Jobs

From the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations to Wednesday’s 24 hour general strike over austerity measures in Greece, there’s a growing sense around the globe that the traditional mechanisms for combating economic downturn are no longer working.

Top of the Hour: Losing the War On Drugs, Ratko Mladic, Morning Headlines

The Global Commission on Drug Policy has stated that our current strategy to reduce drug use and drug violence is not working. We take a closer look. Ratko Mladic made his first court appearance at a war crimes tribunal at The Hague this morning. He’s accused of leading a campaign of persecution against Muslims and […]

The World

As Marjah battle winds down, forces set sights on Kandahar

Global Politics

With the Taliban all but routed from their former stronghold of Marjah in Afghanistan, the U.S. and NATO forces will now focus on the much larger city of Kandahar.

The World

NATO Airstrike in Afghanistan Draws Fire

A NATO aircraft has attacked two fuel tankers hijacked by the Taliban in northern Afghanistan. Chris Morris, correspondent for the BBC, is watching the fallout from this airstrike and joins The Takeaway from Kabul.

The World

Political Climate in Afghanistan Post-Election

Global Politics

The Takeaway talks to Chris Morris, BBC’s South Asia reporter, about news from post-election Afghanistan: the casualty count among coalition troops, assertions of voting fraud, and the release of Mohammad Jawad, the youngest prisoner in Guant-namo Bay.