Politics

Saudi Arabia Bans Lebanese Produce over Drug Smuggling

Saudi Arabia announced on Friday a ban on imports of fruits and vegetables from Lebanon, blaming an increase in drug…

3 years ago

UK Parliament Declares Genocide in China’s Xinjiang, Raises Pressure on Johnson

Britain's parliament called on Wednesday for the government to take action to end what lawmakers described as genocide in China's…

3 years ago

Trees for Visas: Mexico Suggests Us Citizenship for Reforestation

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Thursday suggested the U.S. government offer temporary work visas and eventually citizenship to…

3 years ago

Top U.S. Commander in Afghanistan Says Steps to End Military Mission Launched

The commander of foreign forces in Afghanistan, U.S. Army General Scott Miller, on Sunday said an orderly withdrawal of foreign…

3 years ago

Navalny Transferred to Russian Prison Hospital, Health Worsening, Lawyer Says

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been transferred to a prison hospital, supporters and officials said on Monday, 20 days…

3 years ago

Nearly 100 People Injured after Train Derails in Egypt

Ninety-seven people were injured on Sunday when four train carriages derailed in Egypt's Qalioubia province north of Cairo, the health…

3 years ago

On Gagarin Flight Anniversary, Putin Vows Russia Will Remain Space Power

Russian President Vladimir Putin marked the 60th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's historic space flight on Monday with a pledge that…

3 years ago

Venezuela accuses Facebook of ‘digital totalitarianism’ for suspending Maduro

Venezuela's government on Sunday accused Facebook Inc of "digital totalitarianism" after it froze President Nicolas Maduro's page for 30 days…

3 years ago

Egyptian Court Jails Student in Case That Led to Sex Crimes Debate

An Egyptian court on Sunday sentenced a university student to eight years in jail for sex crimes, judicial sources said,…

3 years ago

Thousands Join ‘kill the Bill’ Rallies Across Britain Against Proposed Protest Law

Thousands of demonstrators joined rallies across Britain on Saturday as part of a "national weekend of action" against a proposed…

3 years ago