Boris Johnson to attend major security conference as tensions mount on Ukrainian border

Boris Johnson to attend major security conference as tensions mount on Ukrainian border

Boris Johnson is set to join senior Government ministers at a major security conference in Munich this weekend amid rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine. It comes as the UK warned the crisis in the region is at a “critical juncture”, with Russia accused of “manufacturing a pretext” for launching an attack. At a dramatic … Read more

Merkley calls U.N. chief's decision to attend Beijing Olympics 'shameful'

Merkley calls U.N. chief's decision to attend Beijing Olympics 'shameful'

“The Olympic Games is an extremely important event, and it’s an event that symbolizes the role of sports in bringing people together and in promoting peace,” Guterres said at a January press conference. “And it is in this strict context and without any political dimension that I intend to be present in the opening.” Late … Read more