The European Union has announced measures to tighten security checks on asylum seekers, including intense security screenings to identify possible ‘security threat’ individuals to EU member states. The proposals will broaden current systems which allow…
Thousands take to Sudan streets to protest military rule
Thousands of Sudanese protesters rallied in the capital Sunday to demand an end to military rule and tribal clashes that have killed over 100 people, AFP correspondents said. “Down with Burhan,” they chanted, referring to General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan…
Iran says it responded to EU proposal aimed at salvaging 2015 nuclear deal
Iran has responded to top European Union diplomat Josep Borrell’s proposal aimed at salvaging Tehran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, and seeks a swift conclusion to negotiations, the top Iranian nuclear negotiator said on Sunday. “We shared our …
US envoy pushes Lebanon-Israel talks over maritime dispute
US envoy Amos Hochstein arrived in Beirut Sunday to push talks to resolve a bitter maritime border dispute between Lebanon and Israel over Mediterranean waters with offshore gas fields. “Reaching a resolution is both necessary and possible, but can onl…
US envoy pushes Lebanon-Israel talks over maritime dispute
US envoy Amos Hochstein arrived in Beirut Sunday to push talks to resolve a bitter maritime border dispute between Lebanon and Israel over Mediterranean waters with offshore gas fields. “Reaching a resolution is both necessary and possible, but can onl…
Iraq cleric’s followers camped out in parliament for 2nd day
Hundreds of followers of an influential Shia cleric were camped out Sunday inside the Iraqi parliament, after toppling security walls around the building and storming in the previous day. The protesters — followers of Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr …
Iraq cleric’s followers camped out in parliament for 2nd day
Hundreds of followers of an influential Shia cleric were camped out Sunday inside the Iraqi parliament, after toppling security walls around the building and storming in the previous day. The protesters — followers of Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr …
Racial diversity debates dominate Women’s Euros 2022 final
Intense media debate around racial diversity in UK women’s football has surrounded the build-up to this afternoon’s Euros final between England and Germany. Temperatures rose after broadcaster and former pro Eilidh Barbour brought up the lack of divers…
AIPAC focuses on defeating Jewish candidate in primary
AIPAC is putting substantial resources into several races in the Detroit area that will vote in Tuesday’s Democratic primary. Among the main candidates they’re trying to prevent from winning are two-term congressman Andy Levin, ‘Squad’ member Rashida T…
One dead in clashes between Taliban, Iran border forces:
Clashes between Taliban forces and Iran border guards on Sunday have left at least one dead on the Afghanistan side, an Afghan police official said. “We have one killed and one wounded; the cause of the clash is not clear yet,” the police spokesman of …