Robert Hackwill

Pakistan

Pakistanis protest against Taliban as army intensifies offensive in north-west

In a sign the Taliban’s school massacre may have brought about a change in attitudes to the Islamic extremists in Pakistan there have been big

19 December 2014

World News

EU ruling opens door for obesity sufferers to claim disabled status at work

In a landmark decision Europe’s top court has ruled that obese people can be considered as disabled. The ruling has implications for employers, who

19 December 2014

Haiti

More protests in Haiti as country faces prospect of starting 2015 without a government

Waving banners including phrases like “Down with the occupation” anti-government protesters have taken to the streets of the Haitian capital to

19 December 2014

USA

Thousands march on Washington to condemn police violence and call for justice for all

13 December 2014

World News

2014 - A year in music

13 December 2014

World News

UN climate talks in Lima stall as John Kerry warns it is time to stop playing the blame game

The UN's climate talks in Lima look to be in trouble as agreement among the 190 nations taking part proves elusive

12 December 2014

Russia

Putin attacks West and claims Russia can withstand any challenge in State of Nation speech

Putin's State of the Nation speech roundly attacks the West and affirms Russia will meet every challenge, yet his economic proposals to revive the sagging economy fail to convince critics.

4 December 2014

Russia

Putin's annual parliamentary address promises Russia will overcome all challenges

Vladimir Putin has slammed the West, sanctions and politics of containment that "will fail" in his annual parliamentary address, insisting that Russia is strong.

4 December 2014

World News

School siege underway in Grozny after deadly gunfight in Chechen capital

Just hours ahead of Vladimir Putin's annual address to the Russian parliament violence erupts in restive Chechnya

4 December 2014

World News

2013 - A year in music

17 December 2013

Europe

Consular protection for EU citizens

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Europe

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1 April 2011

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