Controversial bill creates diplomatic rift between Pakistan and France
Spat comes after Pakistani President called on Paris to abandon controversial bill, claiming the law would discriminate against Muslims.
Category: Europe
EU FMs agrees to impose sanctions on Russia, Myanmar
EU foreign ministers agreed to impose fresh sanctions on Russia and Myanmar also expected to discuss efforts to save 2015…
Sources says German Chancellor proposes three-stage plan to lift curbs
German Chancellor wants a staggered, three-stage plan to lift covid restrictions linked to increased testing, according to two participants.
Turkey investigates lawmaker over militant links
Turkish authorities are investigating a lawmaker from the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) over suspected militant links.
Australia pledges vaccine campaign publicity, not advertise on Facebook
Australia’s government pledged a publicity campaign for its rollout of COVID-19 vaccine but not in Facebook advertisements.
Greek prominent theater director arrested on rape charges
Greek police detained a theater director on charges of rape, latest twist in the unfolding “MeToo” saga shaking the country’s…
Painful personal sanctions can free Navalny, ally says
EU foreign ministers expected to agree on Monday to impose sanctions on allies of Russian President in response to the…
Scott Morrison to push ahead with news law amid Facebook blackout fury
Canada,United States,Britain and India back Australia as analysts warn platform’s hardball tactics could backfire.
Johnson & Johnson submits one-shot vaccine for emergency use
Johnson & Johnson says an emergency use listing is critical for supplying vaccines to middle-income countries through the COVAX programme.
Global oil prices extend slide, investors fear refineries to remain hobbled
Investors fear that oil refineries could remain hobbled for weeks after snow storms in southern US states while OPEC+ supplies…
Facebook blocks Australia news pages in dispute over ‘pay for news’ law
Facebook has blocked Australia news pages due to ‘pay for news’ plan which leaves news companies, essential services dark.
Man imprisoned for coughing at police officers while shouting “corona”
Denmark’s Supreme Court sentenced a man to four months’ imprisonment for coughing at two police officers while shouting “corona”.
Pfizer’s vaccine supply to EU 30% below plans, another blow to EU
News agency Reuters claims that Pfizer not yet delivered to the EU about 10 million COVID-19 vaccine doses that were…
Germany unsatisfied over Afghan peace talks progress
The Afghan government and Taliban militants began peace talks in Doha last September, but negotiations have largely stalled.
Britain authorities plots reopening of UK economy within months
Boris Johnson is plotting a staged exit from lockdown that would see the UK’s battered economy returning to work over…
New US admin looks to repair ties with Europe in first NATO meet
Biden’s admin will begin work of renewing relationships with European allies when NATO defence ministers participate in meetings this week.
Sources says EU adds anti-variant clauses to new vaccine deals
In new contracts with vaccine manufacturers, EU is adding clauses that explicitly cover variants, three EU officials involved in talks.
kiwi PM condemns Australia for revoking ISIL suspect’s citizenship
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern says Australia revoked the citizenship of a woman detained in Turkey over ISIL links.
WTO warns ‘Vaccine nationalism’ will hurt everyone
World Trade Organization’s incoming chief says members should speed up efforts to lift export restrictions on medicines and supplies.
Italian optimistic as ‘Super Mario’ takes on crises
Former ECB chief Mario Draghi turned Prime Minister, will now work to ease the economic and health challenges gripping the…
Germany says decision to impose border controls a temporary measure
Germany defends its decision to impose border controls with the Czech Republic and Austria, says its a temporary measure of…
Ex-Soccer executive on trial at ICC for violence
Two men accused of leading Christian-dominated militias in widespread attacks on Muslims in Central African Republic go on trial on…