Ireland’s 1916 Easter Rising, an armed rebellion against British imperial rule
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Ukraine A Longtime Pawn
Historically, Ukraine has been treated as a pawn since the late Seventeenth Century. In 1918, Ukraine was made a German protectorate by the Treaty of … Ukraine A Longtime PawnRead more
Belarus police arrest over 400 protesters; many are beaten
Police in Belarus cracked down hard Saturday on opposition protesters who tried to hold a forbidden demonstration in the capital – a human rights group … Belarus police arrest over 400 protesters; many are beatenRead more
Romanian Official Resigns After Mass Protests
In Romania, the minister of business, trade and entrepreneurship Florin Jianu has resigned, after more than a quarter of a million people poured into the … Romanian Official Resigns After Mass ProtestsRead more
Belgium to arrest former Israeli FM for “war crimes”
A Belgian court has ordered the arrest of the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Tzipi Livni, when she steps off the plane on … Belgium to arrest former Israeli FM for “war crimes”Read more
Apple, Brussels, and Ireland’s Bruised Sovereignty
Despite their unequivocal Europeanism, the Irish have been serially mistreated by the European Union. When Irish voters rejected the Treaty of Lisbon in 2008, the … Apple, Brussels, and Ireland’s Bruised SovereigntyRead more
Don’t forget Yugoslavia
14 August 2008 The secrets of the crushing of Yugoslavia are emerging, telling us more about how the modern world is policed. The former chief … Don’t forget YugoslaviaRead more
Today EU countries run out of fish
From today until the end of the year, EU countries will rely on importing fish from outside of the EU to meet fish demand. This … Today EU countries run out of fishRead more
BREXIT: Populism and Democracy: Part 1
By William K. Black June 24, 2016 Kansas City, MO The UK vote in favor of BREXIT has stoked the fears of the New York … BREXIT: Populism and Democracy: Part 1Read more