December 5, 1994: Budapest Memorandum in pictures
December 12, 1963: Jamhuri must be about transforming Kenya
December 16, 1971: Bahrain Independence Day
December 16, 1991: Kazakhstan Celebrates Independence Day
December 18, 1971: Qatar National Day
Baloch political parties have recorded worldwide protest on human rights day
Will Trump Support Scottish Independence?
No Scottish musicians on BBC’s ‘meaningless’ Sound Of longlist for fourth successive year
Brexit: Supreme Court is told: Article 50 is none of Scotland’s business
Scotland Back in the Day: Loyalties of Scots were divided in America’s revolution
The Irish served bravely for the Union in the American Civil War
The Cornish in Latin America: ‘Cousin Jack’ and the New World
Michael Gray: Impotent calls for a federal state can only boost the independence cause
Sturgeon snubs UK’s offer of a post-Brexit indyref2
Mayors and councillors of 300 Catalan cities to work during Spain’s Constitution Day
Head of Catalonia’s delegation to UK explains independence process at Westminster
Pro-independence parties present motion against prosecution of Catalan Parliament President
Junqueras to advance pro-independence referendum depending on Spanish decisions towards Catalonia
Catalonia: Summit to organise independence referendum to be held on 23 December
The “niche” and “ailing” Cornish Language: another assault on ethnic minority rights in the UK
The Express version & the Sun version
Breton – Cornish Youth & Breton Cornish Language Exchange
Value of Gaelic to businesses and communities in Scotland
Norway, Sweden express concern over Israeli settlement bill
Palestinian Authority delegation heads to US hoping to meet with Trump
Netanyahu: Trump ‘feels very warmly about the Jewish state’
Obama Pressed to Wade Into Israel-Palestinian Fight Again
Israeli-Palestinian Peace Is Worth the Necessary Rethink
Election Being Held In Moldova’s Breakaway Transdniester Region
China: the People’s Republic of the Disappeared
Human Rights Day 2016: Stand up for Uyghur Rights Today
A Statement of Solidarity from a Tibetan, Uyghur, Southern Mongolian, and Chinese Activist
Tibetan, Uyghur and Chinese protesters in Trafalgar Square, London
Why Hong Kongers are calling for independence
Hong Kong: are democracy’s days numbered in this former colony?
Hong Kong’s Beijing-Backed Leader Says He Will Not Seek Re-election
Taiwan: Tsai’s Call to Trump Upholds Nation’s Dignity on the International Stage
Czechs Approve Smoking Ban in Pubs, Restaurants
Kuwait offers ‘illegal’ workers amnesty
Kuwait emir appoints Essam al-Marzouq new oil minister
Suspected of 46 offenses in Finland, Janitskin claims he is now in Russia
Record 2.7 million watch Independence Day ball broadcast in Finland
Sámi instruction has fallen behind
Revitalization of Inari Saami language
Government of Canada supports Aboriginal tourism
Canada’s Prime Minister Trudeau Announces Indigenous Languages Act
Georgia’s capital Tbilisi named among top 10 tourist destinations
Sweden, Spain, Lithuania, Greece, Bulgaria all support Georgia’s EU integration
OSCE Group of Friends of Georgia adopt declaration supporting Georgia’s territorial integrity
Russia Follows the Policy against Belarus Practiced Before the Annexation of Crimea
Belarus arrests advocates of “Russian world”
Mustafa Dzhemilev: Belarusian authorities are acting as kholops of Moscow
Crimean Tatars: Mustafa Dhzemilev Warns EP of Russian Nuclear Arms in Crimea
Forget Objectivity: For The Atlantic Council, Eritrea’s Prison State Isn’t That Bad
Refugees in their own land: How Indigenous people are still homeless in modern Australia
How #IndigenousDads became one of the most important movements
Genetic study points to Indigenous Australians as the oldest continuous society on Earth
Veterans Ask for Forgiveness and Healing in Standing Rock
Standing Rock Tribe Defied History; What Happens Next Is Anything But Inevitable
How Northwest Tribes Joined Forces to Beat Fossil Fuel Initiatives
Sindh: New Laws Aim to Enhance Protection of Women
Aceh: Devastating Earthquake Strikes Region, Killing More Than 100 People
Crackdown on Anti-Slavery Movement in Mauritania Continues after Release of Biram Dah Abeid
Venetians call for recognition as a ‘minority’
Armenian and Assyrian Writing Replaced by Turkish Flag
Nigerian govt. must intervene to prevent extinction of minority languages
IPOB launches ‘Operation David Dance’
Biafra will be actualised without war – IPOB
7 reasons why we are fighting for Biafra – IPOB
Biafra: Why we want to break out from Nigeria – Ohanaeze
Conference: Local to Global Perspectives on Language Revitalization and Documentation
16th International Conference on Minority Languages
China ‘blocks’ Mongolia border after Dalai Lama visit
Chinese state media chides Mongolia for seeking Indian financial aid
Does India Sense an Opportunity in Mongolia Amid Ulaanbataar-Beijing Split Over Dalai Lama?
The First “Plastic-Free” Advent Fair Opens in Croatia
Five killed in Bulgarian explosion following train derailment
Lithuanian parlt panel requests funds to train 7,000 experts to recognise suicide risks
Lithuanian residents unlikely to stand up for violated rights – poll
From Washington, influencing Ethiopia’s politics
Wales: £1m appeal to build ‘world’s largest dragon’
Five Things To Watch In Macedonia’s Early Elections
Macedonians Voting In Wake Of Wiretap Scandal
Denmark has fewer long-term unemployed than the rest of Europe
Danish court blocks Apple from exchanging an iPhone under warranty with a refurbished model
What are the most watched videos in Luxembourg?
Thousands of Haitians seek refuge in Mexico
Taiwan is trending, and L.A.’s Taiwanese community has mixed feelings about it
Libya: a dead-end for migrants
No respite for Libya after Islamic State driven from coastal city
Estonia: Why Trump Makes This Small Country So Nervous
Estonian embassy in Minsk to take over as NATO contact point embassy
Latvia and Belarus to sign defense agreement
Baltic PMs: Regional gas market would be a good thing
NATO, EU have woken up to propaganda problem
Russia is bad-mouthing the Baltics again
Armenia to promote sustainability and strengthen competitiveness with World Bank support
Lawyers seek to launch Brexit challenge in Irish court
Greenland’s ice-free past exposes sea level rise danger
Studies paint grim outlook for mammal species
Solid majority favours Greenland independence
The View from Copenhagen: no-one is going to oppose Greenlandic independence
Why is the “European CNN” becoming the voice of the Kremlin?
Russian Hackers Acted to Aid Trump in Election, U.S. Says
Officer from Russian 18th Motor Rifle Brigade traced to war zone in Ukraine
Russian mercenaries on contract service in the Russian army after Donbas
Russian Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defense officer identified in Donbas
Crimean Tatar rights activist placed in psychiatric clinic on eve of Human Rights Day
UK spy chief warns of Russia’s role in Syria ‘tragedy’
Russia bombs Syria & uses refugees as a weapon while denying them asylum
Senators Urge Trump to Provide Lethal Aid to Ukraine
Russia threatens retaliation over latest round of Canadian sanctions
Sanctions on Russia Need More Teeth
Crimean Tatars ’tried’ & fined for solidarity with victims of persecution
The United States hints at that Ukraine should give up with Crimea for Donbass
Kremlin won’t accept Finlandization of Ukraine
Ukrainian Muslims join in affirmation of unity and support for Ukraine
Swiss wary of Trump protectionism
Chocolate bar made in Serbia triggers trouble in Croatia
Switzerland extends freezing of assets of former Ukrainian officials for a year
Serbian attitudes harden as migrants gather once again
As Iraq’s Kurds Eye Statehood, a Border Takes Shape
‘Talks begin’ with Baghdad over Kurdistan independence
Kirkuk governor: Remaining with Baghdad is ‘a disaster’
Thousands turn to online English course in Kurdistan
Former American diplomat calls for a US-protected Kurdish autonomy in Syria
US facilitating joint talks with Turkey, Syrian Kurdish forces to ease tension
As Turkey Cracks Down, Kurdish Mayors Pack Bags for Jail
Literary night in Istanbul highlights Swedish-Kurdish ties
Turkey’s CHP declares initiative aimed at opening to Kurds
Crackdown in Turkey Threatens a Haven of Gender Equality Built by Kurds
Kurdish and Arab neighbours forge stronger relations post-ISIS
New round of talks aims to break Kurdistan’s political impasse
Instead of Uniting, Kurds Are Busy Fighting Each Other
Assad Says Kurdish Federal Zone in Syria ‘Temporary’
Amnesty urges Iran to release Kurdish prisoner, give medical care
Tibetan self-immolator calls for freedom in Tibet, democracy in China
Where from here? The curious case of Free Tibet Movement
Human rights violations in Tibet high, government-in-exile says
Tibetan refugees observe World Human Rights Day
Expelled Larung Gar Nuns Held in Camp in Kardze
Central Tibetan Administration Calls on UNHCHR to Take Urgent Action to Save Larung Gar
China sentences ten Tibetans to varying prison terms in Tibet
Former Tibetan village leader jailed for ‘inciting secession’ released after four years
Tibetan mother jailed in connection with self-immolation released in poor physical and mental health
Niece of Tibetan reincarnate lama says her uncle was poisoned to death in prison
Top US Congressman Urges President-elect Trump to Meet His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Payment card use in Slovenia still rising
Icelanders Prefer Credit Cards to Cash
Iceland’s wait continues for news of next government
Swedes should be on Mars by the 2030s: Liberals
Want to avoid stress in Sweden? Stay away from public transport
Jamaica moves up two places on ICT Development Index
Portugal with fourth fewest smokers in the EU
Gala Nobel Prize Ceremonies in Sweden, Norway
Digital Activists Meet Up Offline to Promote Bolivia’s Language Diversity Online
Mid-winter eviction puts over Romani 600 people on the streets in Paris
Election brings no hope to Macedonia’s Roma-run ‘ghetto’
Online hatred for Czech Roma growing
Helsinki Commission focuses on human rights, security violations in Russian-occupied Crimea
Why Is China Playing Hardball With Singapore?
Chechen Whistle-Blower Appeals To Russian Investigators Over Threats By Local Authorities
Reports: Russia Sent Chechen Forces to Syria with Claim to Protect Hmeimim Base
Chechnya’s leader says troops would fight happily in Syria
Israeli Army Tweets Fake Map of Hezbollah Positions in Lebanon
You’ll never guess, or pronounce, Austria’s word for the year
Verdict on Haiti Vote Challenges Kicked Up to Highest Court
Bulgaria seeks to buy eight fighter jets
e-Estonia: Lessons for Namibia
Estonia joins US in passing Magnitsky law
EU takes step towards Bosnia’s membership but warns on rhetoric
The Plan for an Energy Internet Revolution in Luxembourg
Russia and Terrorism Dominated CIA Chief’s Albania Visit
Not just Athletic Bilbao anymore: Basque Country clubs are boldly buoyant in Spain
Highest share of low-wage earners in Latvia
Hungary’s leader urges Hungarian minority to vote in Romania
Orban: Poles and Hungarians are joined by ‘brotherhood of blood’
British troops ‘to be investigated’ over killings during the Troubles in Northern Ireland
Irish Diaspora 2017 Presidential Awards winners
Malta still discriminating against the non-religious
In Europe first, Malta bans gay conversion therapy
If You Cared About Standing Rock, You Need To Know About West Papua
Human Rights Day in West Papua: thousands demand their right to self-determination
West Papuans arrested and threatened with life sentences for a graffiti
International Parliamentarians for West Papua is growing
United Liberation Movement for West Papua lobbies the UN
West Papuan and Indonesian students celebrate West Papua national day
West Papua on mainstream media in Australia
Incarcerated in West Papua – a six-month ordeal
Iraq’s Yazidis plead for the world’s protection
Yazidi Leader Seeks Protection for Community After Genocide
Rescued Yazidi Women Relate the Horror of Captivity Under IS
Bulgaria, Slovakia, Lithuania ‘Can Be Centers of Excellence for Nuclear Decommissioning’
Sweden joins dash to host EU drugs agency instead of London after Brexit
Inside Russia’s secretive stronghold of Kaliningrad ‘where World War Three could start’
Can Belarus Punish Lithuania For Its Position On The Astraviec Nuclear Power Plant?
21 UK residents get Jamaican citizenship
Is This Norwegian TV Series the Future of Television?
China imposes hefty fines for fake or harmful news in Xinjiang
Organization Demands Clarification on Number of Amazigh Speakers in Morocco
Lebanon: Schools in Palestinian camp reopen after gun battles
Switzerland Buys Back Its Own Luxury Watches
Aboriginal war memorial helps heal old wounds
Azerbaijan: A decade in jail for graffiti activist is a shameless attempt to stifle criticism
Journalist in Crimea charged with extremism
Russia undermines European security through its actions in Crimea, Donbas
Time for Bulgaria to Join Euro Waiting Room – C-Bank Governor
Oromo: Refugees Protest Being Denied Asylum in Egypt
Ethnic tensions could see Ethiopia descending into civil war
A New Radio Drama Inspired by PJ Harvey, On Kosovo Field, is Coming to BBC’s Radio 4
Kosovo Bans Building of Serb Wall in Mitrovica
Bosnia Arrests Third Ex-Soldier for Sarajevo War Rape
Inuktut language group to tour Wales to learn about language revitalization
NSU taking proposals for 45th annual Symposium on the American Indian
Film examines realities of American Indian
Jamaica, Cuba pledge to deepen relations
Money-Laundering Monitor Says Switzerland Has Work to Do
Sweden has the fewest smokers in Europe
Thriving Program Makes Penn a Quechua Language Hub
Armenia’s Former Flagship Enterprise Declared Bankrupt
Palestine: The End of the Bedouins?
Hungary leaves anti-corruption group that criticized it
Orban Allies Tighten Media Grip Ahead of Hungary Election
Bulgaria’s Socialists Return Govt Mandate to President
Sweetheart tax deals in Luxembourg, Belgium spike
UN prosecutors urge life term for ‘Butcher of Bosnia’
Estonia and Finland have best EU science teaching
Stigma still an issue for Maori living with HIV
No respect for Māori custodians of Porotī Springs
Turkish border guards kill three Syrian Kurdish civilians
OSCE helps Albania dispose of toxic chemicals
Greece, Not Italy, Still Poses Biggest Challenge to Eurozone
Migrants in Greece Drop Off Grid
Galicia seeks to improve European proposal for 2017 fishing opportunities
Bosnia arrests Serbs for 1992 mass killing
Chechen strongman not to be called at Kremlin critic’s murder trial
Bank of Lithuania promises fastest financial institution license for FinTech companies in EU
Hungary lags far behind CEE peers in terms of growth
Moldova: a country being emptied of its inhabitants
Large Syrian Refugee Population in Lebanon Sparks Social Tensions
Croatia Becomes First Free Reading Zone Country in the World
UN Warns Croatia about Abortion, Contraception and Sex Education
Greece could profit from Europe’s political turmoil but it needs all the friends it can get
Czech firms grow hedges to offset impact of crown cap removal
The rain feast: an Aymara measure
National Committee for Human Rights: Amazigh, Tubu rights must be guaranteed by Libya’s constitution
Kuwait’s anti-austerity lawmakers threaten reform plans
Crimean authorities plan to black out Ukrainian broadcasting on peninsula
Crimea is expecting another “business delegation”— this time from Greece
Belarus: Is The Isolation Spell Broken?
Once Booming, Mongolia’s Economy Veers From Riches To Rags
Danish doctors come out against circumcision
Trump advisors aim to privatize oil-rich American Indian reservations
More Punishment for Tibetan Buddhists
Caught With Your Pants Down? Must Be Christmas in Catalonia