Cobblestones commemorating murdered Jews turn a new corner
A German artist who is laying bronze-capped cobblestones commemorating members of families who were deported and killed by the Nazis says he can never honor all the victims of Hitler’s atrocities, but he is going to press ahead anyway.
Political manipulation seen behind Lebanon violent protests: U.N. official
Violence by some protesters in the Lebanese capital Beirut appears to be politically driven to undermine security and stability, a senior United Nations official said on Thursday.
Manager of Sonangol account in Portuguese bank found dead in Lisbon: report
The director of private banking at small Portuguese lender Eurobic and manager of Angola’s oil firm Sonangol’s account at the bank, Nuno Ribeiro da Cunha, was found dead at his house in Lisbon on Wednesday, Lusa news agency said on Thursday, citing a p…
Macron, in Israel for Holocaust memorial, warns of ‘dark shadow’ of anti-Semitism
President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday France was determined to combat the hatred and intolerance that have fueled a sharp rise in anti-Semitism in his country as he met Holocaust survivors during a visit to Israel.
World Court orders Myanmar to protect Rohingya from acts of genocide
The International Court of Justice on Thursday ordered Myanmar to take urgent measures to protect its Rohingya population from genocide, a ruling cheered by refugees as their first major legal victory since being forced from their homes.
UAE to screen passengers on China flights after virus outbreak
The United Arab Emirates will screen passengers arriving on direct flights from China, airport’s there said on Thursday, as health authorities around the world scramble to prevent a global pandemic.
Chinese movies scrap Lunar New Year premieres due to virus outbreak
A virus outbreak in China has prompted seven Chinese films that were set to premiere during the country’s Lunar New Year holiday to postpone screenings, forgoing what is usually the best week of the year at the Chinese box office.
Britain says death toll from new coronavirus in China likely to rise
Britain’s health minister said on Thursday that the number of cases of new coronavirus is likely to be higher than confirmed so far so the death toll will probably rise further.
Turkish foreign minister says Russian S-400 air defense no threat to NATO
Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday that Russia’s S-400 air defense system was compatible with NATO, which needed to set up a working group to study it.
China’s mask makers cancel holidays, jack up wages as new virus spurs frenzied demand
Chinese face mask manufacturers are reopening factories shut for a national holiday, promising workers up to four times their normal wages as consumers emptied out stock in stores in a race to protect themselves from the new coronavirus infection.
