Hundreds protest in Dublin over death of Congolese-born man restrained outside store
DUBLIN, May 21 – Hundreds of people protested outside Ireland’s parliament on Thursday to express outrage at the death of a Congolese-born man after he was restrained outside a Dublin…
Germany charges two with plotting to kill Jewish leaders for Iran
FRANKFURT, May 21 – German federal prosecutors said they brought criminal charges against a Danish and an Afghan national suspected of helping to plot the killing of prominent leaders of…
Many NATO members ‘not spending enough’ to support Ukraine: NATO chief
The chief earlier suggested member states contribute 0.25 per cent of their GDP to aid for Ukraine. Read More
Cyprus vote tests establishment as corruption drives support for newcomers
NICOSIA, May 21 – Cyprus votes on Sunday in parliamentary elections which could reshape the island’s political landscape, as frustration over corruption and the rising cost of living boosts support…
Sons laud security guard dad in San Diego who saved children from mosque attackers
SAN DIEGO, May 21 – The sons of a security guard killed while protecting children at the Islamic Center of San Diego remembered their father as a hero who died…
Russia says it will support Cuba as U.S. tightens the ‘noose’
MOSCOW, May 21 – Russia said on Thursday that it would provide active support to Cuba despite attempts by the United States to intimidate and tighten the “sanctions noose” around…
Iran’s Hormuz authority claims control of waters south of UAE port
The Fujairah port hosts oil infrastructure designed to bypass the strategic waterway. Read More
Hungary’s ruling Tisza party moves to limit prime ministerial terms
BUDAPEST, May 21 – Hungary’s ruling Tisza party submitted a constitutional amendment to parliament late on Wednesday that would allow prime ministers to serve for a maximum of eight years…
Top UN court to rule on right to strike
Behind the legal interpretation of the treaty lies a heated battle between unions and employer groups. Read More
Decision due in appeals case for Airbus, Air France over Rio-Paris crash
PARIS, May 21 – A Paris appeals court will issue a verdict on Thursday on the 2009 crash of an Air France passenger jet after the airline and planemaker Airbus…