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How long until Merkel enters campaign mode?

Germany’s recent economic figures are impressive, with low unemployment, GDP growth stronger than expected, and…

Saudi Arabia and Indonesia: an emerging partnership

An entourage of 1,500 will accompany the Saudi king on his trip to Indonesia on…

Wednesday, Mar. 1

Wednesday marks a critical juncture for the implementation of Colombia’s FARC peace deal. The situation isn’t looking so good.

Trump’s next trial

Donald Trump will deliver an ambitious address on the ‘renewal of the American spirit’ to…

Georgia goes west, Ukraine to follow

The European Council will adopt a new agreement on Monday allowing Georgians into the passport-free…

Erdogan’s Turkey: towards a new sultanate?

Turkey’s president is determined to win an April referendum that will gift him one-man rule.

Enchanted no more: Puerto Rico’s debt plan

Puerto Rican Governor Ricardo Rossello will present a fiscal turnaround plan to a federal oversight…

Tuesday, Feb. 28

Puerto Rico’s governor will present his plan to pull the indebted island-territory out of crisis – a thankless task.

Split and reform: Italian elections

Italian lawmakers will begin debating reforms to the country’s electoral law on Monday. The reforms…

Trees to go, but Russia just a tap away

Despite delays in Italy’s Puglia region caused by more than 200 ancient olive trees, decision…