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ABCC closely monitors Brazil meat probe
Brazilian federal police are investigating 21 slaughterhouses on suspicion of irregularities
Airstrikes on Syrian mosque leave dozens dead
Despite a “cessation of hostilities,” airstrikes have hit a mosque in a rebel-held city in northern Syria. As the conflict enters its seventh year, peace talks have failed to reach a solution to end the fighting.Airstrikes on a village mosque in northern Syria on Thursday left at least 42 people dead, reported the UK-based Syrian …
Somali pirates release ship and hostages with no ransom
Just days after capturing an oil tanker near Somalia, a group of Somali pirates handed over the ship and the hostages without receiving a ransom. The pirates said they had captured the vessel to protest illegal fishing.The hijackers disembarked from the vessel on Thursday and released the eight Sri Lankan crew members they had captured …
Investigation into France’s candidate Fillon broadened to include luxury gifts
Francois Fillon is now being investigated over a gift he received from a high-end tailor. The latest scandal came as his rival Emmanuel Macron met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.Authorities looking into French presidential candidate Fillon have widened their investigation to include luxury suits the conservative received from high-end tailor Arnys, according to various media …
European right-wing populism ‘has passed its peak’
It was not only a duel between incumbent Prime Minister Mark Rutte and challenger Geert Wilders. The Dutch election was also influenced by the recent controversy with Turkey, says German political scientist Hajo Funke.DW: Many political leaders in Germany breathed a great sigh of relief after Rutte’s election victory against Wilders. Yet the Dutch leader …
Chancellor Merkel’s approval rating rises in polls as parties stay close
A few weeks ago people were questioning whether the “Schulz effect” had run its course. The latest polls show the the former EU parliamentary president and the chancellor are closer than ever.In the latest opinion poll published Friday, Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) led by Martin Schulz closed in on Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic …
Russian hackers use Dutch polls as practice
The Dutch government, like its German and French counterparts, fears that Russia is trying to influence the upcoming election through hacking schemes and by spreading fake news. Thessa Lageman reports.It shouldn’t really come as a surprise, but the audacity remains breathtaking: In the past six months, foreign countries, in particular Russia, have tried hacking email …
WikiLeaks announces tech firm cooperation
The anti-secrecy platform WikiLeaks has said it would work with tech firms to fix security flaws before publishing them. Customers’ trust in firms like Google and Apple has already been eroded by the Snowden leaks.Google, Apple, Microsoft, Samsung and other major tech companies have been faced with new dilemmas by the latest WikiLeaks release. The …
EBRD allocates 1.5bn euros for SME projects in Egypt
The bank targets to develop the environment for small companies to invest and improve
Egypt investigates death of Egyptian citizen in Italy
The embassy will announce the results of its investigation with the Italian sides as soon as it’s concluded
Immigration Minister hosts Egypt’s first workshop on harnessing migration for development
Abdel Shahid chaired the event in Cairo, attendees included representatives of over 20 embassies and development agencies
Iraqi army storms Mosul airport in key attack on ‘Islamic State’
Government troops and local fighters were on the cusp of pushing the terrorists out of their last stronghold in the city. Losing Mosul could spell the end of IS’ power in the country.
Most Israelis oppose soldier’s manslaughter conviction
The trial of Israeli soldier Elor Azaria was contentious from the start. He was found guilty of manslaughter for killing an injured Palestinian assailant and sentenced to 18 months. Calls for a pardon prevail.An 18-month prison sentence and demotion to the rank of private: Elor Azaria, the Israeli soldier convicted of manslaughter in the fatal …
France’s Le Pen cancels meeting with Lebanon’s Grand Mufti over headscarf
French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has cancelled a meeting with Lebanon’s Grand Mufti. The far-right leader refused to wear a headscarf for the tete-a-tete with one of the country’s foremost religious figures.The National Front (FN) party leader was on a three-day visit to Lebanon to bolster her credentials as a presidential candidate when she …
Turkey’s Erdogan approves referendum on increasing powers to presidency
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has approved a constitutional reform package, paving the way for a referendum on increasing powers to the presidency. The vote is officially set to take place on April 16.
US appeals court upholds suspension of Trump travel ban
A federal appeals court in San Francisco has refused to reinstate President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations. The government is expected to appeal the latest ruling.
My son left the hospital, taken in by police: father of Louvre attacker
The Louvre attacker, identified as Abdullah Reda El-Hemami, has reportedly refused to speak to investigators on Sunday and remained silent during questioning
Cars, tea and tourism: Germany’s relationship with East Africa?
Political leaders from Germany and East Africa are set to attend the second German-African Economic Summit in Nairobi this week. But how friendly or cordial are Berlin’s ties with Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania?East Africa, Germany and their political leaders Relations between Germany and East Africa are generally good. West Germany was the first country to …
Cancer: Africa’s new health burden
“I can, we can defeat cancer” is this year’s theme on World Cancer Day. In many African countries there is still a lack of awareness and treatment methods, but the number of people affected is on the rise.
US ‘committed to Japan’s defense’: US defense secretary
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has reassured Japan on Washington’s commitment to a defense treaty with Tokyo.
French soldier shoots suspected attacker at Louvre Museum in Paris: police
Police have sealed off the area around the Louvre in Paris. The area is being evacuated.
US confirms Yemen raid ‘likely killed’ civilians
The US military has confirmed the reports of civilian casualties in the Yemen raid. The news comes the same day president Donald Trump paid tribute to a soldier killed in the operation. US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday confirmed that a raid carried out in Yemen earlier this week “likely killed” civilians, including possibly children. …
US-Australia relations in spotlight after Trump calls refugee deal ‘dumb’
Mixed signals and comments from Trump over a refugee deal are roiling relations with close ally Australia. The issue raises larger questions over the new administration’s handling of foreign policy. US president Donald Trump on Wednesday called a refugee swap deal the Obama administration made with Australia “dumb,” after the Washington Post reported the new …
UK lawmakers pave way for May’s Brexit plans
The house of commons voted to push forward the Article 50 bill, bringing prime minister May closer to negotiating the UK’s way out of the European Union. She said she wants Brexit talks to start by the end of March. Despite dissent from opposition parliamentarians and even from members of prime minister Theresa May’s conservative …
2 suspects arrested after Quebec mosque shooting kills 6, injures 8
Prime minister Trudeau has called the shooting in the eastern Canadian city a “terrorist attack.” The gunmen, whose motive remains unknown, opened fire during evening prayers.
United Nations urges Trump to keep door open for refugees
Two UN migration agencies have called on the US to continue helping people fleeing war and persecution.
Serena Williams beats big sister Venus to lift Australian Open crown
Serena Williams has won a 23rd grand slam title, beating her sister Venus at the Australian Open final
British PM May turns to Turkey for trade talks
UK Prime Minister May is meeting with Turkish leaders in Ankara to discuss trade and security, a day after talks with the new US president. Her visit comes as the UK seeks to strengthen its hand in Brexit negotiations
Donald Trump temporarily suspends US refugee admissions program, calls for ‘extreme vetting’
Civil rights groups have branded the executive order as inhumane, but discriminating based on religion may not be outlawed.
Williams, Lucic-Baroni in Australian Open semifinals
Serena Williams has joined her sister in the Australian Open semifinals. She will next face off with Mirjana Lucic-Baroni, who earlier upset Karolina Pliskova to make it to the semifinals for the first time in 18 years.Mirjana Lucic-Baroni’s fairy tale Australian Open performance continued on Wednesday with her stunning defeat of fifth seed Karolina Pliskova …