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July 18, 2018
Facing Capitol Hill Criticism, Trump Corrects Russia Comments

President Donald Trump accepted the U.S. intelligence community assessment that Russia interfered in the 2016 election Tuesday, just a day after saying the opposite as he stood alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump’s reversal came after strong criticism from both parties on Capitol Hill -- prompting many lawmakers to consider further action, as VOA’s congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson reports.

July 18, 2018
Republican Senators Seek to Reassure US Allies After Trump Trip

President Donald Trump stunned many around the world with his refusal to criticize Russian President Vladimir Putin as he stood beside him in Helsinki Monday. This coming after Trump's harsh criticism of close U.S. allies, including British Prime Minister Theresa May, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the European Union and NATO. VOA’s Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports from Washington.
July 18, 2018
Former British PM Calls for New Referendum on Brexit

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair says there is so much disagreement on Britain's exit from the European Union that the referendum will have to be repeated. While Britain's political parties haggle over trade and details in the separation procedures, pro-EU politicians question the legitimacy of the Brexit vote after the electoral commission said the official group campaigning for Britain's exit in the 2016 referendum broke electoral laws. VOA’s Zlatica Hoke reports.
July 17, 2018
International Criminal Court Marks 20th Anniversary

Rome Statute created first permanent tribunal to end impunity for war crimes; expectations growing about its effectiveness as it moves toward maturity
July 17, 2018
Browder: Putin's Mention of Me in Helsinki Shows Sanctions' Bite

US-born British financier says Russian president's willingness to mention him by name in Helsinki is testament to impact of Western sanctions over meddling, Crimea
July 17, 2018
Proposed Legislation Stokes New Crackdown as Emergency Rule Ending in Turkey

Analysts question whether anything will really change once parliament approves new powers
July 17, 2018
May Narrowly Avoids Defeat in Parliament on EU Trade Laws

Parliament voted against an amendment to trade legislation seen as a test of May's ability to deliver a British exit from the European Union and keep her job
July 17, 2018
Iceberg Looming Over Greenland Village Spotted From Space

Dozens of residents were evacuated last week due to concerns that the 11 million-ton iceberg could break apart, creating high waves
July 17, 2018
EU Chief to Visit Trump on July 25 for Trade Talks

The Commission, which conducts trade negotiations for all 28 EU states, is hoping Trump will think twice about his threats to target the car industry
July 17, 2018
Spain's Constitutional Court Blocks Latest Catalan Independence Motion

Catalan parliament may appeal against the Constitutional Court decision within the next 20 days
July 17, 2018
Four Years On, Dutch Remember Those Lost on Flight MH17

All 298 people on Malaysia Airlines flight en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur were killed when missile slammed into plane on July 17, 2014
July 17, 2018
Portugal Turns to Elite Firefighters to Avoid Repeat of Deadly Forest Blazes

Fires in 2017, which killed 114 people, were worst in country’s recorded history, led to resignation of interior minister

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May Narrowly Avoids Defeat in Parliament on EU Trade Laws
Iceberg Looming Over Greenland Village Spotted From Space

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Europe

Wednesday 18 July 2018

Facing Capitol Hill Criticism, Trump Corrects Russia Comments

Republican Senators Seek to Reassure US Allies After Trump Trip

Former British PM Calls for New Referendum on Brexit

International Criminal Court Marks 20th Anniversary

Browder: Putin's Mention of Me in Helsinki Shows Sanctions' Bite

Proposed Legislation Stokes New Crackdown as Emergency Rule Ending in Turkey

May Narrowly Avoids Defeat in Parliament on EU Trade Laws

Iceberg Looming Over Greenland Village Spotted From Space

EU Chief to Visit Trump on July 25 for Trade Talks

Spain's Constitutional Court Blocks Latest Catalan Independence Motion

Four Years On, Dutch Remember Those Lost on Flight MH17

Portugal Turns to Elite Firefighters to Avoid Repeat of Deadly Forest Blazes

More Europe News

International Criminal Court Marks 20th Anniversary

Browder: Putin's Mention of Me in Helsinki Shows Sanctions' Bite

Proposed Legislation Stokes New Crackdown as Emergency Rule Ending in Turkey

May Narrowly Avoids Defeat in Parliament on EU Trade Laws

Iceberg Looming Over Greenland Village Spotted From Space

The Day in Photos

July 17, 2018

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