Poland

October 11, 2021

Talks between military officials over border tensions in China and India break down. Also, people in Poland hold large pro-EU protests over their country's possible exit from the European Union. And, severe flooding in China affects more than 1.76 million people.

Justice

'Obliged to exile': Cuban activist Tania Bruguera on the plight of artist Hamlet Lavastida

The World

September 29, 2021

After spending time in a maximum security prison in Havana, artist and activist Hamlet Lavastida has been exiled to Poland by Cuba's government. Tania Bruguera, a senior lecturer in media and performance at Harvard University, joined The World's host Marco Werman to discuss the plight of Cuban artists.

Borders

Afghan migrants remain stranded at Poland-Belarus border as leaders punt responsibility

The World

September 03, 2021

For almost a month, a group of more than 30 Afghan migrants have been stuck at the Poland-Belarus border, sandwiched between border guards from each country. Polish President Andrzej Duda has declared a state of emergency — the first such declaration since communist times.

Top of The World

Tigrayan forces take over Ethiopian town known for its ancient churches

The World

August 06, 2021

Top of The World: Tigrayan forces have taken over the Ethiopian town of Lalibela, known for its rock-hewn churches that are on the list of UN World Heritage Sites. And, the International Olympic Committee has expelled two Belarus coaches from the Tokyo Olympic Games. Also, President Joe Biden has deferred the deportation of Hong Kong residents living in the United States, over fears of repression by Chinese authorities upon return.

Activists: Belarus Olympian plans to seek asylum in Poland

Associated Press

August 02, 2021

A Belarusian Olympic sprinter plans to seek asylum in Poland, an activist group said Monday, after the athlete alleged that her team's officials tried to force her to fly home, where she feared she wouldn't be safe from an autocratic government.

Energy

US, Germany seal deal on contentious Nord Stream 2 Russian gas pipeline

Associated Press

July 22, 2021

The United States and Germany have announced a deal to allow the completion of a controversial Russian gas pipeline to Europe without the imposition of further US sanctions.

Environment

Endangered corpse flower blooms in Warsaw, drawing crowds

Associated Press

June 15, 2021

The endangered Sumatran Titan arum, a giant foul-smelling blossom also known as the corpse flower, went into a rare, short bloom at a botanical garden in Poland's capital.

Conflict & Justice

Montenegro was a success story in troubled Balkan region – now its democracy is in danger

The Conversation

March 26, 2021

Western leaders learned the hard way 25 years ago that conflict in the Balkans can become ethnic cleansing. Add Russia into the mix, and Montenegro's new problems are US and European problems, too.

Human rights

UN Human Rights Council starts work to address a ‘pandemic of human rights abuses'

The World

February 23, 2021

Experts say that as the US rejoins the UN Human Rights Council, it should hold allies — and itself — accountable for human rights violations.

Global Politics

Russia expels Western diplomats over Navalny rally

Associated Press

February 05, 2021

Russia's Foreign Ministry on Friday said it was expelling diplomats from Sweden, Poland and Germany for attending a rally in support of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Poland

Border talks between India and China fail

'Obliged to exile': Cuban activist Tania Bruguera on the plight of artist Hamlet Lavastida

Afghan migrants remain stranded at Poland-Belarus border as leaders punt responsibility

Tigrayan forces take over Ethiopian town known for its ancient churches

Activists: Belarus Olympian plans to seek asylum in Poland

US, Germany seal deal on contentious Nord Stream 2 Russian gas pipeline

Endangered corpse flower blooms in Warsaw, drawing crowds

Montenegro was a success story in troubled Balkan region – now its democracy is in danger

UN Human Rights Council starts work to address a ‘pandemic of human rights abuses'

Russia expels Western diplomats over Navalny rally

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