U.S. ruling over ancient bronze horse a ‘huge victory’ for Greece: minister
Greece’s culture minister has hailed a U.S. court ruling over a disputed ancient horse figurine as a major victory that may help Athens and others fighting to reclaim antiquities.
Coronavirus hitting the Americas hardest says World Health Organization
The Americas are bearing the brunt of the global coronavirus pandemic at present, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday, with North and South America currently having four of the 10 worst hit countries in the world.
Lebanon to re-open Beirut international airport from July 1: statement
Lebanon will re-open Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport for commercial flights beginning July 1, but will keep air traffic at 10% of capacity from a year ago, a statement from the prime minister’s office said on Friday.
Belarus president accuses election rival of corruption after raid
The leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, on Friday accused his political rival Viktor Babariko of corruption but denied trying to block Babariko from standing against him in the presidential election in August.
Iran rejects UN report that arms ‘of Iranian origin’ used in Saudi attacks
Iran on Friday rejected a United Nations report that said cruise missiles used in attacks on oil facilities and an airport in Saudi Arabia last year were of “Iranian origin”, saying it had been drawn up under U.S. and Saudi influence.
Investigators hope public help will strengthen case against McCann suspect
German and British investigators looking into the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 13 years ago are relying on hundreds of tips from the public to firm up evidence against Christian B., a suspected rapist they believe murdered her.
Two Northern Irishmen to be extradited over Vietnamese truck deaths
Two Northern Irishmen are set to be extradited to Britain to face manslaughter charges over the deaths of 39 Vietnamese people found in the back of a truck near London last year, Ireland’s courts heard on Friday.
With ‘lone wolf’ event and wide space, Canada’s COVID-19 capital looks to tempt tourists
Quebec, the Canadian province hit hardest by the coronavirus outbreak, is touting its vast spaces, “lone wolf” running event, and “end of the road” trails to travellers as a center for social distancing, tourism executives said.
Poland and U.S. deny that Fort Trump proposal is bogged down
Some members of Poland’s government on Friday denied a Reuters report saying talks over a U.S.-Polish defense deal known as Fort Trump were crumbling amid disputes over how to fund the deployment of additional U.S troops and where to garrison them.
A (cancelled) plane, train and automobile: European travel in a pandemic
Three months ago, the trip from Brussels to Warsaw involved a direct flight of about two hours, plus travel to and from airports.
