Rebecca Greig

International Editor

Rebecca Greig is International Business Times' foreign editor. Based in the Middle East, Greig supervises IBT’s growing team of international correspondents deployed from Shanghai to Moscow to Beirut. Born and raised in London, she launched her career as a feature writer at a newspaper in Mongolia, before working as a producer for the BBC and Al Jazeera English. She has reported from Israel and the Palestinian Territories, covering two major offensives in Gaza. Her writing has appeared in Oprah Magazine, Forbes Africa, The Independent, and the New Statesman. She studied politics at Cambridge University, followed by a Masters in journalism from City University, London.

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Goodbye EU, Hello Brexit: Article 50, What It Is And What It Means For Britain And Europe

Now that Britons have voted to leave the European Union, how do they finalize the divorce?

Jun 24, 2016

Russia, China And Brexit: What Putin And Xi Have To Lose And Gain From Britain Leaving The EU

Russia and China share many interests but Britain’s EU referendum isn’t one of them. IBT lays out the pros and the cons for the global giants of the U.K. leaving the EU.

Jun 23, 2016

Brexit Pros And Cons: Who In British Society Backs EU Referendum And Why

“Little Englanders” vs. Europhiles: The Brexit referendum — voters will decide Thursday whether to remain in the EU — has split Brits by region, class and age. Here’s who wants what.

Jun 22, 2016

Jo Cox’s Murder: American-Style Culture War Comes To UK As EU Referendum Campaign, ‘Project Fear Versus Project Anger,’ Heats Up

The slaying of Labour Party politician Jo Cox, amid a viciously fought EU referendum campaign, has exposed ugly fault lines in British society.

Jun 17, 2016

Silence in Soho, London, For Orlando Shooting Victims: LGBT Community Mourn And Celebrate The Lives Of Those Killed By Omar Mateen

Sequins and laughter on a dark night: Residents took to the streets in support of the victims in Orlando and LGBTQ people everywhere.

Jun 14, 2016

Diversity, Pinkwashing And All Things High-Tech Are On The Agenda At ‘Lesbians Who Tech’ First Summit In Tel Aviv

This year's gay pride celebration in Tel Aviv lauds “Women in the Community” who are making their presence felt in the male-dominated tech industry.

Jun 07, 2016

Bus Explosion In Jerusalem: At Least 21 Injured, Bomb Responsible

Israel’s police chief wouldn’t elaborate on who was responsible, but he confirmed the explosion was the result of a bombing.

Apr 18, 2016

After Brussels Bombings, What Can European, US Airports Learn From Tough Security Checks At Israel’s Ben-Gurion Airport?

Israel has some of the toughest — and the most successful — airport security operations in the world, and Europe is trying to catch up.

Mar 24, 2016

Refugees Stranded In Greece, Remain Mostly Clueless About EU-Turkey Deal Determining Their Fate

As the European Union and Turkey continue negotiations, 14,000 refugees are stranded on the Greek-Macedonian border.

Mar 14, 2016

Istanbul Suicide Bombing Prompts Fears Of A Backlash Against Turkey's Syrian Refugee Population

Tuesday’s suicide bombing in Istanbul, at the hands of a Syrian national, has refugees in Europe worried they’ll be labeled terrorists.

Jan 14, 2016

Israeli Violence: 5 Dead In Shooting and Stabbing Attacks In Tel Aviv, West Bank, 1 US Citizen Dead

A U.S. citizen and a Palestinian were among five people killed Thursday by Palestinian assailants, authorities said.

Nov 19, 2015

Tourists are seen at the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh

Stuck In The Sun: 20,000 British Vacationers Stranded in Sharm El-Sheikh Following Grounded Flights After Russian Plane Crash

"Oh, well, I shall just continue to sunbathe by [the] pool while young men bring me drinks,” said a British vacationer among 20,000 stranded in Egypt since the crash of a Russian airliner.

Nov 05, 2015

Rising Death Toll, Palestinians In The West Bank Call For A Third Intifada Against Israel

Young people in the occupied Palestinian territories are taking their rage against Israel to the streets, prompting some to call for a new uprising.

Oct 12, 2015

How Enterprising Greeks Are Profiting From Europe's Refugee Crisis And Creating A Multimillion-Dollar Industry

Many Greeks aren't happy with the flood of refugees arriving on their shores, but some are using the new arrivals to their advantage.

Sep 28, 2015

Life On Lesbos: Conditions In The Island’s Refugee Camps Are Improving But Not Fast Enough

The last time refugee camps were prevalent in Europe was after World War II. Seventy years later they have returned, the result of the mass exodus from Syria.

Sep 28, 2015

Refugees, Feuds And Fake NGOs: Volunteers Doing Humanitarian Work International Aid Organizations Aren’t

Refugees are landing by the thousands on the Greek island, and local volunteers are saving scores from certain death.

Sep 23, 2015

Locals, Tourists And Refugees: Fear And Loathing On The Greek Island Of Lesbos

As thousands of refugees land on the Greek island, the new arrivals sometimes face resentment from locals.

Sep 21, 2015

Europe Refugee Crisis: Refugees Keep Coming To Greek Island Of Lesbos Despite Warnings and Waits

European leaders will stage an emergency summit on refugees next week to deal with the mounting numbers crossing EU borders. But for now, they keep coming.

Sep 18, 2015

Syrian Refugees Crowned King In The World Of Asylum Seekers; Others Fake It Till They Make It

Thousands are heading to Europe in search of a better, safer life. Some are pretending to be Syrian to improve their chances of staying.

Sep 16, 2015

Refugee BnB or Refugee Tinder: Why German Citizens Are Taking Asylum-Seekers Into Their Homes

This year 800,000 refugees are expected to claim asylum in Germany. Most will live in refugee camps, but a new website is matching them with German hosts.

Sep 15, 2015

Refugees in Germany Face Weeks Of Waiting To Register For Asylum Status -- But They Don't Mind

Every day, another 300 refugees arrive in Berlin. Despite the lengthy waits they face, they're happy to be there.

Sep 11, 2015

Do Not Pass Go: How Much Suffering Does It Take To Become An Official Refugee?

Last weekend, 22,000 people arrived in Germany by train, but less than a third will gain official refugee status and be allowed to stay.

Sep 10, 2015

What’s Life Like For Syrian Refugees In Germany?

As tens of thousands pour into Europe, Germany is a favored destination. But as IBT learned in Berlin, Syrians are not being welcomed with open arms.

Sep 04, 2015

Jeremy Corbyn In Britain, Bernie Sanders In America, The Left-Wing Firebrands Overturning Political Orthodoxy

In both the U.S. and Britain, party leadership contests have been upended by the popularity of marginal candidates.

Aug 18, 2015

Why We Care More About The Death Of A Lion Than A Thousand Dead Children

The killing of Cecil the lion has been globally condemned while other, larger, human tragedies are ignored.

Jul 30, 2015

Greek Debt Crisis: A Third Bailout's On The Way But Is The Worst Yet To Come?

The Troika are planning talks on a third bailout in Athens — but what about those people left behind?

Jul 24, 2015

ISIS, Al Qaeda And Boko Haram: Who Are The Terrorists Responsible For Ruining Our World?

Every day appears to bring with it another terrorist attack, but exactly who are the militant groups behind them?

Jul 17, 2015

Greek Parliament Backs Bailout: Was The Greek Referendum Completely Pointless?

Athens signed on to a tough new austerity package, but many Greeks aren't so sure.

Jul 10, 2015

Lessons From History: What Do Nazis And The Global Economic Crisis Have To Teach Us About Greece And The Eurozone?

After Sunday's "no" vote, Greece is back to the negotiating table, but history may provide useful lessons for the future of the eurozone.

Jul 09, 2015