U.S. to restrict visas of Iranian officials for crackdown on protesters
The United States said on Thursday it will restrict visas for Iranian officials for their roles in repressing peaceful protests and imposed sanctions on two Iranian judges as Washington ramped up its pressure on the Islamic Republic.
Hezbollah-backed candidate named Lebanon PM, vows to form government quickly
Lebanon’s newly named prime minister said on Thursday he would quickly form a government to pull the country out of economic crisis after he was designated with backing from Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies.
Catalan separatist leader jailed by Spain had immunity as an MEP: EU court
A Catalan separatist leader jailed by Spain was entitled to immunity as a member of the European Parliament, the EU’s highest court ruled on Thursday in a decision that could have political and legal repercussions in Europe and Spain.
Three die in protests against new citizenship law in India
Three people died of injuries sustained in intensifying protests against a new citizenship law in India on Thursday with thousands taking to the streets nationwide in defiance of temporary bans on public gatherings.
More than 300 people arrested in huge Italian mob swoop
Police have arrested 334 people in one of the largest anti-mob operations ever seen in Italy, highlighting the growing reach of the ‘Ndrangheta mafia, prosecutors said on Thursday.
Pompeo says U.S. to restrict visas for Iranian officials detaining peaceful protesters
The United States will restrict visas for current or former Iranian officials who abuse or detain peaceful protests, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday, as Washington ramps up its campaign to pressure on the Islamic Republic.
Hezbollah-backed candidate Diab on course to be Lebanese PM
Former minister Hassan Diab looked set to be named Lebanon’s new prime minister on Thursday with backing from the Iran-backed group Hezbollah and its allies, a move that could complicate efforts to secure badly needed Western financial aid.
Lebanon president Aoun names former minister Diab next PM
Lebanon President Michel Aoun has designated Hassan Diab, an academic and former education minister, as the country’s next prime minister on Thursday.
With a ‘radical’ agenda, Britain’s Johnson sets sights on quick Brexit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled what he called a radical government agenda on Thursday, setting his sights on a quick Brexit, future trade deals and on transforming Britain to repay the trust of voters who handed him a landslide election victory….
Israel avoids health crisis with last-minute new drug budget
Israeli ministers on Thursday averted a health care crisis by passing a last-minute allocation of 500 million shekels ($143 million) to pay for new lifesaving medicines for thousands of patients.
