Israel flies in 19 Yemeni Jews, ending immigration mission
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel has flown 19 Jews from war-ravaged Yemen in what immigration officials described as the last covert operation to move members of a dwindling Jewish community whose roots date back two millennia.
Greece asks EU partners for help to make migrant deal work
LESBOS, Greece (Reuters) – Greece asked its European partners on Monday for help implementing a deal with Turkey meant to stem an influx of migrants into Europe, as hundreds more – many unaware of the new rules – streamed from their boats onto Greek is…
Morocco asks U.N. to shut military office in Western Sahara
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Morocco has asked the United Nations to close a military liaison office in the disputed territory of Western Sahara as a spat between Rabat and the U.N. chief over his recent remarks escalates, a U.N. spokesman said on Monday…
Greek family opens its home to two Syrian migrant families
EVROPOS, Greece (Reuters) – A Greek family opened its home to two Syrian migrant families last week, moved by the plight of thousands who have fled a five-year war for the security of Europe and are stranded.
UK’s Cameron seeks to end party infighting, backs finance minister Osborne
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister David Cameron backed his embattled finance minister George Osborne on Monday in a bid to stem a bout of infighting triggered by the resignation of a senior minister.
Paris suspect ‘worth weight in gold’ to police: lawyer
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The only suspected participant in Nov. 13 Paris attacks to be captured alive has been cooperating with police investigators and is “worth his weight in gold”, his lawyer said on Monday.
Argentina, United States to resume sharing financial intelligence
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina and the United States will resume sharing intelligence on money flows to bolster the fight against drug gangs and organized crime, an Argentine official said on Monday, days ahead of a state visit by U.S. President Ba…
U.N. refugee chief seeks more money from East Asia, private donors
OTTAWA (Reuters) – The new United Nations refugee chief said on Monday he was seeking more money from East Asian nations as well as private donors to help cope with major refugee crises in the Middle East and Africa.
Bosnia must push ahead with reforms to stay on EU timetable: Hahn
SARAJEVO (Reuters) – Bosnia must press ahead quickly with reforms to keep alive its hopes of being named a candidate to join the European Union by the end of next year, EU enlargement chief Johannes Hahn said on Monday.
ILO to give Qatar a year to ease forced labor before any investigation
GENEVA (Reuters) – Qatar is making progress toward ending forced labor and improving conditions for migrant workers, but the test will be whether it enforces new legislation from December, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said on Monday.
