Europe

Lithuania plans barrier on Belarus border to stem migrant flow

Lithuania says more than 1,000 illegal migrants have been held after crossing the border from Belarus since 1 June VILNIUS, July…

Covid-19: WHO urges ‘extreme caution’ in lifting restrictions

  GENEVA, July 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization urged “extreme caution” for countries considering lifting Covid-19 restrictions, warning…

Saudi, UK Military Chiefs Hold First Bilateral Military Cooperation Committee Meeting

LONDON, Jul 8 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia’s Chief of General Staff, Gen. Fayyad Al-Ruwaili, met yesterday with the British Chief…

Turkish Soldier Killed By Gunfire From Syria

ANKARA, Jul 8 (NNN-ANADOLU) – A Turkish soldier was killed and three others injured, in the south-eastern province of Mardin,…

Sweden’s Lofven re-elected PM in parliament vote

Sweden’s interim Prime Minister Stefan Lofven speaks during a news conference STOCKHOLM, July 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Swedish Social Democrat leader…

UN rights expert urges sanctions on Myanmar’s oil, gas sectors

Students protest in Yangon against the Myanmar military GENEVA, July 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A United Nations human rights investigator called…

EURO Cup 2020: England take final step in showdown with Italy on Sunday

 LONDON, July 8, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – Gareth Southgate has urged England to conquer one last “massive hurdle” as they aim…

UN Council vote on Syria aid extension pushed back for further negotiation to win Russia’s support

 UNITED NATIONS, July 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A UN Security Council vote on extending cross-border aid into war-torn Syria’s rebel-held northwest…

Jamaica all set to petition the Queen for billions in slavery reparations

Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II KINGSTON, July 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The government of Jamaica has announced its intention to…

Covid-19: World passes 4 mn deaths as Asia battles fresh outbreaks

  GENEVA, July 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than four million people have now died of Covid-19 infections, the WHO said…