UK to announce biggest asylum overhaul ‘in decades’
The British government on Wednesday launched plans for what it said would be the biggest overhaul of asylum rules in decades, saying the current system was “overwhelmed”.
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Lebanon to receive oxygen supply from Syria
Caretaker Health Minister Hamad Hasan Wednesday said Syria would supply Lebanon with 75 tons of oxygen, which would provide immediate relief to hospitals that are facing shortages.
Turkey tells US at NATO that Russian defense purchase is ‘done deal’
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said he told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday that Ankara’s purchase of Russian air defenses was “a done deal”, adding that the … Read More
Russia probes art exhibition of preserved corpses
‘Body Worlds’ exhibitions were pioneered by German anatomist Gunther von Hagens, dubbed ‘Doctor Death,’ who for 20 years toured the world with his controversial show, exhibiting preserved corpses and human … Read More
Turkish women say their safety ‘hanging in the balance’ after treaty exit
Beaten by her former boyfriend, Yagmur Denli found healing in her work treating animals and safety in the protection offered by an international treaty on women, once championed by Turkey … Read More
Tight Israeli vote means Arab Islamist could choose next PM
After a hard-fought election, an Arab Islamist could choose Israel’s next prime minister.
Pope orders salary cuts for cardinals, clerics, to save jobs of employees
Pope Francis has ordered cardinals to take a 10 percent pay cut and reduced the salaries of other clerics working in the Vatican in order to save jobs of employees … Read More
UK inflation in shock fall, soothing market fears
Britain’s annual inflation rate unexpectedly fell in February as coronavirus curbs sparked heavy discounting for clothing and footwear, official data showed Wednesday, soothing market concerns over inflationary pressures.
After Israel’s tight election, who matters and what happens next?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s prospects for another term looked uncertain on Wednesday after partial results from Israel’s fourth national election in two years projected no clear path to victory.
China plans to invite Palestinians and Israelis for talks : Al-Arabiya
The Chinese government plans to invite Israelis and Palestinians to hold talks in China, Al-Arabiya TV channel quoted Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday as saying in an interview.