Beirut’s nightlife on the brink as pandemic compounds financial crisis
Beirut loves to party, even when the going gets tough. Which is often. The city and its nightlife has weathered wars, bombing campaigns and assassinations, and prides itself on always bouncing back.
Russia says U.S. plans to lift curbs on drone sales would hurt arms pact: RIA
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday U.S. plans to lift restrictions on heavy strike drones would land a severe blow to a 1987 arms control deal regulating the export of rocket technology, the RIA news agency reported.
Calls for action, not words, as Johnson launches UK racism commission
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson came under pressure on Monday to deliver action on racism after he launched a commission on racial inequalities following Black Lives Matter protests.
Sudan war crimes suspect says charges against him are ‘untrue’
A Sudanese war crimes suspect said on Monday that charges mentioned on his arrest warrant are “untrue” during an initial appearance at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
Germany puts far-right regional branch under surveillance: media
Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has put a regional branch of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) under surveillance, German media reported on Monday, denting the far-right party’s efforts to establish itself as a credible opposition force.
Russia jails ex-U.S. marine Paul Whelan for 16 years over espionage
A Russian court found former U.S. marine Paul Whelan guilty of spying for the United States on Monday and sentenced him to 16 years in jail, a move the U.S. ambassador to Moscow called an egregious violation of human rights that would harm ties.
Spain reopens borders for 10,000 Germans in tourism pilot project
Spain reopened to a select group of German tourists on Monday in a pilot project which will bring 10,000 holidaymakers to the Balearic Islands to find out how mass tourism can work in a time of coronavirus.
Russia to expel two Czech diplomats in row: RIA
Russia told the Czech ambassador to Moscow on Monday it will declare two Czech diplomats persona non grata after Prague expelled two of Russia’s diplomatic staff earlier this month, the RIA news agency cited the Czech envoy as saying.
Japan’s defense minister says he has halted deployment of Aegis Ashore system
Japanese Defense Minister Taro Kono said on Monday that he had halted plans to deploy the Aegis Ashore air defense radar that can track and target ballistic missiles in space in two parts of Japan.
U.S. envoy says Russia’s conviction of ex-U.S. marine threatens ties: Ifax
U.S. ambassador to Russia John Sullivan said on Monday that Russia’s sentencing of former U.S. marine Paul Whelan to 16 years in jail for spying would harm relations between Moscow and Washington, the Interfax news agency reported.
