Russian police probe top publisher in ‘LGBT extremism’ case
The Kremlin has for years been hardening repressive laws against the LGBTQ community. Read More
Eight arrested as UK police probe suspected antisemitic arson attacks
LONDON, April 21 – British counter-terrorism police said on Tuesday they had arrested eight people in an investigation into a series of suspected arson attacks in London, including an alleged…
EU weighs more US jet fuel, cleaner aviation amid Iran war strains
The Commission is also examining options to import alternatives such as US jet fuel grade Jet A. Read More
Israel will face resistance if troops stay in Lebanon, Speaker Berri says
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, April 21 – Lebanon’s parliament speaker warned on Tuesday that Israeli forces occupying parts of the country’s south would face resistance if they fail to withdraw, signalling a risk…
Spain renews push to punish Israel after Orban’s loss
The ousted Hungarian leader has consistently opposed any EU attempt to sanction Israel. Read More
Canadian military aims to show it can go it alone in the Arctic
CAMBRIDGE BAY, Nunavut, April 21 – Over the past three months, Canadian soldiers conducted a more than 5,000-kilometer snowmobile patrol in extreme Arctic conditions traveling from Inuvik, Northwest Territories to…
Mass shooting reignites push to loosen gun laws in war-torn Ukraine
KYIV, April 21 – A deadly shooting in Ukraine’s capital at the weekend has fuelled calls for the loosening of restrictions on the right to own and carry handguns for…
Nicaragua President calls Trump mentally unstable over Mid-East war against Iran
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has a fraught relationship with Washington. Read More
Iran executes man over burning of mosque during January protests, Mizan reports
The man was also convicted of leading anti-security activities. Read More
London Tube strike set to cause travel chaos for commuters
Staff on the Tube are set to walk out over two 24-hour periods this week. Read More