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.
Holidaymakers and cigarette runs: Europe starts reopening its borders
European nations eased border controls on Monday as coronavirus cases declined after three months of lockdown, with Germans escaping to holiday destinations and French people streaming into Belgium to buy cheap cigarettes.
Russia summons Czech ambassador amid diplomatic tensions: Russian news agencies
Russia’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Czech ambassador on Monday amid diplomatic tensions between Moscow and Prague, Russian news agencies reported.
Dutch drink offenders to get teetotal tag to keep them dry
People in the Netherlands convicted of crimes related to alcohol abuse will have to wear a special ankle bracelet to monitor their drinking habits once the government has passed the necessary legislation.
Taxi driver turns hearse driver as coronavirus cases in India spike
The heat was already suffocating when Mohammad Aamir Khan woke up in his tiny, windowless room with only a sheer curtain for a door. He offered a brief prayer to a picture hanging above the bed of the Kaaba, the holiest site in Islam, and headed down t…
Coronavirus resurgence forces Beijing to reinstate isolation measures
Several districts in Beijing reinstated security checkpoints, ordered residents be tested and closed schools on Monday in response to an unexpected resurgence of the coronavirus in the Chinese capital.
