Now playing Next State Of The Union Europe's week: Vaccine ups and downs, 'Sofagate' and Ukraine conflict What are the key stories from the Brussels bubble this week? 16/04/2021
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Now playing Next USA ‘Time to end forever war’: US troops to be withdrawn from Afghanistan US president Joe Biden has announced his plan to pull all remaining US forces out of Afghanistan on the 20th anniversary of the 2001 September 11 terror attacks. 14/04/2021
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Now playing Next France Paris honours assassinated Afghan rebel leader Paris has honoured Ahmad Shah Massoud with a plaque that recognises him as a hero of Afghanistan. 27/03/2021
Now playing Next The Global Conversation NATO, China, Russia, Nord Stream 2, US Secretary of State gives the lowdown US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, recently visited NATO headquarters in Brussels to renew America's ties with the alliance. He tells us about his reasons for visiting Europe and what relations will look like under the Biden administration. 26/03/2021
Now playing Next Europe News Russia-Germany gas pipeline 'is a bad idea and a bad deal for Europe' The US Secretary of State said the controversial project "undermines basic EU principles" and poses a challenge to Ukraine and Poland. 25/03/2021
Now playing Next Europe News US tells NATO allies it wants to 'revitalise the alliance' Europeans allies welcomed the change of tone from the new US administration. “There will be no European defence without NATO and there will be no efficient and relevant NATO without Europeans," said French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian. 23/03/2021
Now playing Next Cinema Dutch-directed 'Shadow Game' offers insight into plight of refugees 'Shadow Game', by two Dutch directors, follows the trials and tribulations of migrants as young as 14 fleeing war, famine and oppression to start new lives in Europe. It also features a mobile game and an interactive web documentary series. 21/03/2021
Now playing Next World News Greece: Passage of migrants causes tension near North Macedonia border Traffic on the Balkan Route for refugees and immigrants wanting to make their way to Europe appears to be on the increase, say villagers in northern Greece. 20/03/2021
Now playing Next Afghanistan At least eight people killed in a car bomb explosion in Afghanistan No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. 13/03/2021
Now playing Next Sweden Sweden: Terrorist motive probed after seven injured in axe attack Police in Sweden are still investigating a possible "terrorist" motive behind a stabbing incident in Vetlanda on Wednesday. 03/03/2021
Now playing Next Italy COVID border closures push migrants to make dangerous Alps crossing Hiking across the Italian-French Alps, especially in the winter, is difficult even for migrants who have overcome other arduous obstacles along the way. 28/02/2021
Now playing Next USA Joe Biden: US 'determined' to earn back Europe's trust after Trump era In his first big appearance on the global stage, the US President pledged to repair a relationship that had become strained under his predecessor. 19/02/2021
Now playing Next United Kingdom Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'won't return as working royals' Harry and Meghan stepped away from full-time royal life in March 2020 with the situation to be reviewed a year later. Buckingham Palace confirmed on Friday that they will not return and will give up their patronages. 19/02/2021
Now playing Next Europe News Europe's week: Vaccine boost and Afghanistan decision delayed There was some relief for the EU this week both on vaccines and defence. 19/02/2021