Macedonia
Pope Francis Says Those Who Deny Migrants Should Ask God for Forgiveness
The pope urged nations not to close their doors on the hundreds of migrants seeking refuge in Europe, and for governments to unite together to combat forced migrations.
Political Crisis in Macedonia Raises Fear of Ethnic Violence as Protests Flood Capital
The country's political leaders have failed to arrive at a solution to put an end to Macedonia’s unrest, one day after tens of thousands took to the streets calling for the prime minister to resign.
VICE News Capsule - Monday, May 18
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Leaked Tapes, Shootout, and Protests Prompt Senior Macedonian Officials to Resign
The government of Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski was rocked by the loss of a close political ally and two government ministers on Tuesday, in the wake of a gun battle that killed 22 people.
Raging Gun Battle With 'Armed Group' Kills Eight Police Officers in Macedonia
Macedonian officials said 14 members of the unidentified “armed group” were also killed in a shootout in an ethnic Albanian enclave near the Serbian border.
Macedonian Government Accused of Faking Police Hostage Situation to Inflame Ethnic Tensions
Macedonian officials claim 40 ethnic Albanian gunmen stormed a watchtower near the border with Kosovo and held four police officers hostage, but others say the incident was staged.
Macedonia Is Edging Towards Tipping Point Thanks to an Intelligence File Called 'The Bomb'
The president of the European Commission has just canceled a trip to the Balkan state and Macedonia's political crisis shows no signs of slowing.
Macedonia Cracks Down on Opposition Amid Coup Allegations and Leaked Videos
The Balkan state is gripped by a political standoff and the opposition leader was charged with treason over the weekend.
Europe Must Face Up to Its Role in CIA Torture, Campaigners Say
By failing to acknowledge how they facilitated CIA torture, several European countries are more likely to become involved in future abuses, say Amnesty International.
British Man Dies in Macedonia With Ebola-like Symptoms
World Health Organization says man 'unlikely' to have contracted virus but case taps into rising nerves in Europe and beyond
Is Macedonia on the Brink of Another Ethnic Conflict?
After six Albanians were sentenced to life in prison for the murder of five ethnic Macedonians in a trial that observers on both sides have suggested wouldn't have held up in any other court, angry Albanians have been protesting in the capital.
Immigrants Are Walking Hundreds of Miles from Greece to Germany
Immigrants who have arrived in Greece from the Middle East are making the long trek to Western Europe by foot in order to seek a richer, happier life.