Tag: Europe
Foreign lenders cutting ties with Lebanon’s central bank: Sources
Foreign banks turned cautious on Lebanon when the government defaulted on its debt last year – and they became even more wary as its currency crashed and a standoff over … Read More
Millions in Europe set to mark Easter Sunday under lockdown
France, Italy impose Easter lockdowns as COVID cases surge Archbishop of Paris Michel Aupetit leads the annual procession of the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday at the Sacre-Coeur … Read More
‘Kill the bill’: Hundreds in UK protest against new crime law
‘Kill the bill’: Hundreds in UK protest against new crime law ‘Kill the bill’ protesters in London, UK [Hannah McKay/Reuters] Hundreds of demonstrators joined marches and rallies across Britain as … Read More
Valencia walk off pitch after alleged racial abuse
Valencia said Diakhaby later asked his teammates to return to the pitch, although he watched the rest of the game from the stands [File: David Klein/Reuters] Valencia’s players walked off … Read More
Netherlands halted AstraZeneca vaccinations
The Netherlands has halted administering Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations until April 7. On Friday, the Dutch health ministry said it would temporarily stop inoculations for people below the age of … Read More
France heightens pressure on Lebanon to form government
France heightens pressure on Lebanon to form government Le Drian is also asking European counterparts to join the push for action in Lebanon [File: Yoan V via EPA] France’s foreign … Read More
Blinken at UN calls for opening of border crossings for Syria aid
Blinken at UN calls for opening of border crossings for Syria aid US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a virtual meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres via videoconference … Read More
UK university to return looted Benin Bronze to Nigeria
UK university to return looted Benin Bronze to Nigeria Neil Curtis, head of museums and special collections, is seen with a Benin Bronze depicting the Oba of Benin at the … Read More
Football star Thierry Henry to quit social media over racism
The former Arsenal and Barcelona striker Henry, who has 15 million followers across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter [File: AFP] Former France international Thierry Henry said on Friday he will be … Read More