Migrants, refugees on Greece’s Lesbos chant freedom in second day of protest
Hundreds of migrants rallied for a second day on the Greek island of Lesbos on Tuesday to demand the faster processing of asylum requests, while local residents staged a separate protest calling for the camps to close.
French port town dreams of becoming post-Brexit duty-free haven
Authorities in Calais are lobbying the French government to create a duty-free zone for British shoppers that would cover the entire port town in northern France if a future trade deal between Britain and the EU heralds a return of trade tariffs.
Solution for French fishermen access to Guernsey waters imminent: minister
A solution for French fishermen temporarily banned from entering the waters around Guernsey due to Brexit should be found in the coming hours, French Agriculture Minister Didier Guillaume said on Tuesday.
Iran wants to resolve issues with Saudi, UAE quickly: Iranian official
Iran wants to resolve differences with its Gulf foes Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates “as quickly as possible”, Tehran’s ambassador to Iraq said in remarks published on Tuesday.
Manchester bomber’s brother just as guilty as he was, UK court hears
The brother of the bomber who blew himself up at an Ariana Grande concert in the English city of Manchester three years ago was equally guilty of murdering the 22 victims, a court was told on Tuesday.
Russia sets up Siberia quarantine to prepare for potential virus spread
Russia said on Tuesday it was preparing for the potential spread of China’s coronavirus as authorities closed schools and cancelled public events in some regions, though officials attributed that simply to flu.
U.S., Jersey sign $300 million Abacha loot repatriation deal with Nigeria
The United States and the British dependency of Jersey have agreed with Nigeria to repatriate more than $300 million in funds stolen by former military ruler General Sani Abacha, the three governments said.
Bulgarian president raps government over graft, says it endangers nation
Bulgaria’s president accused the center-right government on Tuesday of endangering the survival of the state through its failure to tackle endemic corruption.
Discontent lifts Irish nationalists Sinn Fein to verge of power
If Irish nationalists Sinn Fein turn their national opinion poll lead into a historic election breakthrough on Saturday, it will be healthcare and housing not their signature demand for a United Ireland that will have put them on the brink of power.
Regeneron, U.S. health department partner to develop coronavirus treatment
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said on Tuesday it was partnering with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc to develop a treatment for the coronavirus, making the drugmaker the latest to join the race to develop a therapy.
