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Iran not to adhere to certain “voluntary commitments” to nuclear deal
Decision comes after unannounced trip to Iraq by Pompeo where he met Iraqi sovereignty due to increasing Iranian regional activity
Reuters reporters jailed in Myanmar freed
Both were investigating country’s murder of 10 Rohingya Muslims
Turkey to rerun Istanbul mayoral elections
Everything will be good, says official winner Ekrem Imamoglu
US defies Iran nuclear programme, sends aircraft carrier
The United States deployed an aircraft carrier and bombers to the Middle East as “a signal to Iran”, National Security Advisor John Bolton said on Sunday. The announcement comes as tensions between Washington and Tehran are at a high point over Iran’s nuclear programme, with the US increasing sanctions in the past year since president …
Crude oil slump, as Trump threatens further China tariffs
Oil prices slumped, on Monday, with Brent crude futures recording $69.78 per barrel, down $1.07, following the United States President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would sharply raise tariffs on Chinese goods this week, risking the derailment of trade talks between the two largest economies. On Sunday, Trump wrote on Twitter account that, “For 10 …
US accuses China of putting over 1 million minority Muslims in ‘concentration camps’
China rejects accusations of mistreatment, initially denies existence of such facilities
Ankara backs Turkish Cypriots’ rights in Eastern Mediterranean: Defence Minister
Egypt, Cyprus, EU denounced Turkish oil drilling in Eastern Mediterranean
HIV drugs stop sexual transmission of AIDS virus, say doctors
A study has found that medication to suppress HIV can prevent sexual transmission of the AIDS virus. Researchers say treatment regimes could contribute significantly to stopping the spread of the pathogen.HIV-suppressing medication could stop sexual transmission of the AIDS virus among gay couples — even if they had sex without condoms. Authors of the study, …
Facebook bans extremists, 'dangerous individuals'
Multiple extremist figures, including Infowars’ Alex Jones and Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, have been banned from Facebook and Instagram. The social media giant has tried to cut down on extremist content.Facebook has banned multiple extremist and far-right figures from its services, saying they violated its ban on hate speech and violence. The figures …
A safer internet and the stupid things we do online
You don’t have to be savvy to be safe online. Just sensible. On Password Day, here are 5 things you should avoid doing, ranked by their increasing stupidity. Check number two for password advice!Be sensible online, avoid a few stupid pitfalls, and a safer internet will be within everyone's grasp. 5) The abandoned-phone toilet-dash Ever …
French police arrest 4 suspects for plotting attack on security forces
Paris prosecutor’s office on Monday said three adults and a minor had been arrested over a planned attack on French security forces that was due to be carried out in the coming days, according to AFP. They were arrested on Friday as part of an investigation into terrorist conspiracy that opened on 1 February, which is being …
Trump’s ‘peace plan’ in Middle East to be unveiled in June
Plan has two main aspects, one political, another economic
Ninth bombing in Sri Lanka killed more people
A new bombing attack occurred on Monday near a church in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo which marked the ninth bomb explosion, one day after the deadly eight bombing that took place in the country on Sunday, leaving numerous dead and wounding countless others. The blast appeared while Sri Lankan police were trying to …
Egypt, Somalia seek bilateral cooperation
Egypt’s Prime Minister, Moustafa Madbouly, met on Sunday Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ahmed Isse Awad, in order to discuss bilateral cooperation in the fields of development and security. According to a statement from the cabinet, Madbouly stated during the meeting that has Egypt has for a long time supported the Somalian …
More than 207 killed, over 400 injured in terror attacks in Sri Lanka
Al-Sisi, Al-Tayeb, Pope Francis, Trump, condemn terror attacks
EU's Juncker warns of no-deal Brexit amid uncertainty
In the wake of a six-month extension, the European Commission chief called on the UK to “make use of this time.” He also tasked Germany with increasing its spending to “boost investment.”Despite a six-month extension on Brexit, the UK still runs the risk of leaving the European Union without a deal, European Commission President Jean-Claude …
World leaders react to Notre Dame Cathedral fire tragedy
Al-Sisi is ‘deeply saddened,’ describing incident as great loss for humanity
Star Wars: Final film will be 'The Rise of Skywalker'
J.J. Abrams and producer Kathleen Kennedy revealed the title of the final installment in the flagship saga. Fans immediately began speculating about the meaning of the cryptic title.Disney and Lucasfilm announced on Friday that the last installment in the flagship Star Wars series will be called "The Rise of Skywalker." The first teaser for Episode …
NASA twin study: Genes change in space
After spending 340 days in space, coming back to Earth feels like having “the flu,” astronaut Scott Kelly said as NASA published results of a study involving Kelly and his twin. It took months for Kelly to recover.Astronaut Scott Kelly experienced many changes during his 340-day stay at the International Space Station (ISS), ranging from …
'No-deal Brexit would poison EU-UK relations for generations'
The consequences of a no-deal Brexit would be much worse for Europe than for the UK, argues British historian Timothy Garton Ash in an exclusive interview with DW.DW: You've compared Brexit to a soap opera. But is it really just a soap opera, or a serious threat to the continent of Europe? Timothy Garton Ash: …
US designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as ‘foreign terrorist organisation’
In return, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council labelled US army as terrorist entity
No-deal Brexit 'almost inevitable' — the view from Europe
The deadline for the UK to present the European Union with a new proposal for its exit from the bloc or crash out without a deal is fast approaching. A top EU official has warned that Britain is “facing the abyss.”After the UK Parliament once againrejected alternative options to Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal, …
Erdogan’s party loses Ankara, Istanbul in local elections
Unofficial results show Erdogan’s party’s victory in overall voting
Germany presents law to make everyone an organ donor
The draft law would automatically make everyone a registered organ donor but give them the option to opt out. Supporters say the reform will help boost donations, but critics argue the system should remain voluntary.German Health Minister Jens Spahn presented a draft law on Monday that seeks to boost much-needed organ transplants by overhauling Germany's …
Eurostar: Man with English flag brings service to a halt
Long queues were visible at St. Pancras station after a man was arrested for trespass and obstruction of the railway. The European rail service advised passengers to change their travel plans following the incident.The Eurostar rail service, which runs trains between London, Paris and Brussels, suspended all trains in and out of Britain for several …
Germany's Manfred Weber warns of China 'shopping spree'
European Union politician Manfred Weber says the bloc should stop Chinese companies from gaining too much power in key sectors. He also warned of the political implications of China’s Belt and Road project.The European Union should prevent Chinese firms from going on a "shopping spree," buying up strategic assets, a top contender for the European …
George Clooney calls for Brunei-owned luxury hotel boycott over anti-gay laws
Actor George Clooney has called for a boycott of nine Brunei-owned luxury hotels as the owner imposes strict Sharia Law in the oil-rich south-east Asian state. The Beverly Hills Hotel and the Dorchester are on the list.George Clooney used a guest column in Deadline to call on fellow celebrities to boycott the nine hotels of …
Brexit: Major rally in London for second People's Vote
Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the UK are gathering in London for a rally calling for a second referendum on Brexit. It comes as the third parliamentary vote on the Brexit appears uncertain next week.Saturday's second rally calling for a revote on the Brexit deal was expected to draw even more people …
Electric carmakers must make 'ethical battery': Amnesty
Customers face a false choice between people or the planet when buying electric cars, according to a rights watchdog. Amnesty International has called for the industry to make “radical changes” in five years.The electric vehicle industry needs to "make the world's first completely ethical battery with five years," human rights watchdog Amnesty International said on …
Three killed in Netherlands shooting, police identify attacker
Initial investigation reveals possible terrorist motive, police say