Finance officials in the economically strapped country of Greece have been able to make what is being called a critical payment to the IMF following months of anxiety as the country attempts to pay off its debtors and to reassure the EU
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Occupy Hong Kong Attempting to Regain it’s Influence
Occupy Hong Kong, the pro-Democracy movement which was active in 2014 in opposing strict new requirements implemented by Beijing in the upcoming 2017 Chief Executive elections is trying to start up again to challenge Beijing
A Major Step Forward For African Democracy
Ultimately it will be up to both the new President elect and also the citizens of Nigeria to hold each other accountable as they transition from years of unstable military rule to a stable democracy
Greece’s Debt Repayment to Define European Century
“It should be really important that our work is marked by trust,” Germany’s powerful Chancellor Angela Merkel said about Greek debt repayment. Ultimately, the same is true for the success of the European project itself.
Israeli Election Results Critical to the Future of Middle East
As we shall see in the next few days, this has turned into a very important election that may help determine the future for Israel, the Middle East and the United States
Libyan Peace Talks Suspended as Violence Spreads
If these peace talks do take place it will be up to the two sides to come to an agreement that will be beneficial for the Libyan people and to restore a civil society where people could live peacefully in their historically troubled country.
US Cuba Relations: Time For a Reconnection?
Ultimately it will be up to the political leadership of the two sides to put aside the mistrust of the last fifty years and try to set a new path forward where people can build trust and reestablish a connections beneficial for both countries.
Iraq Lessons Lead to Delaying US Afghan Withdrawal
U.S Defense Secretary Ash Carter hinted at during a recent visit to Kabul on Saturday that the United States is open to changing its official plan of withdrawal from Afghanistan scheduled to be completed by the end of 2016
Egyptian Court Label Hamas a Terrorist Organization
Government officials in Cairo, Egypt have officially labeled the armed wing of Hamas as a terrorist organization, following numerous attacks inside of Egypt
Hagel Warns NATO of Potential Divide as He Exits
Hagel Warns NATO will have to focus on all regions at the same time despite the fact that there are many challenges ahead that will threaten its mission