Turning screws on Russia should not impact legitimate maritime sector, say Cyprus and Malta
NICOSIA, Dec 10 – Discussions on the need to tighten sanctions on Russia, including the possibility of a blanket ban on providing maritime services, should not be at the expense…
Israel says Hamas ‘will be disarmed’ after group proposes weapons freeze
An Israeli official said that there will be no future for Hamas under the 20-point plan. Read More
Contrasting views of Russia show deepening Republican split over foreign policy
WASHINGTON, Dec 11 – In the past week, President Donald Trump and senior Republican lawmakers have presented starkly different views of a top U.S. national security challenge: Russia, its war…
Desperate Gazans pull iron bars from rubble to construct tents and scratch out a living
GAZA, Dec 11 – As winter bites in Gaza, displaced Palestinians set out every day to homes destroyed by Israel. There they rip out iron rods from the walls and…
Thousands rally again in Bulgaria to demand government’s resignation
SOFIA, Dec 10 – Thousands of Bulgarians rallied on Wednesday evening against the country’s minority government and what they say is its failure to tackle endemic corruption in the European…
Election protests in Honduras as Congress panel vows not to validate result
TEGUCIGALPA, Dec 10 – Officials of a Honduras Congress panel threatened on Wednesday not to validate the result of a Nov. 30 presidential election, citing an “electoral coup” and “interference”…
Alleged leader of foiled Benin coup has sought refuge in Togo, Benin says
DAKAR, Dec 10 – The alleged leader of a failed coup in Benin has sought refuge in neighbouring Togo, two Beninese government officials told Reuters on Wednesday, demanding his immediate…
Russia says Ukraine launched major drone attack, including on Moscow
MOSCOW, Dec 11 – Russia said on Thursday that Ukraine had launched a major aerial attack with at least 287 drones downed over a number of regions including Moscow. Read…
Over 30 sanctioned ships in Venezuela at risk after US tanker seizure
The move is expected to create short-term export delays and could scare some vessel owners away. Read More
Election protests in Honduras as Congress panel vows not to validate result
TEGUCIGALPA, Dec 10 – Officials of a Honduras Congress panel threatened on Wednesday not to validate the result of a Nov. 30 presidential election, citing an “electoral coup” and “interference”…