War and poverty drive Gazans to seek better life in Europe despite dangers
Shaban Khalaf’s advice to any other Gazans thinking of heading to Europe in search of a better life, as he did, is blunt: don’t bother – it’s not worth the danger and the expense.
Trump, Erdogan spoke about trade, Syria in call: White House
U.S. President Donald Trump and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone on Wednesday on a range of issues, including trade and the humanitarian situation in Idlib, Syria, the White House said on Thursday.
China says troops will defend Hong Kong’s prosperity ahead of planned pro-democracy march
China brought fresh troops into Hong Kong on Thursday in what it described as a routine rotation of the garrison, days before protesters planned to hold a march calling for full democracy for the Chinese-ruled city after three months of demonstrations….
Trump considering blocking military aid to Ukraine: CNN
President Donald Trump is heavily considering blocking $250 million of dollars in military aid to Ukraine that is intended to help fight invading forces from Russia, CNN reported on Thursday, citing sources.
Owner of Timberland and Vans will no longer buy Brazilian leather
The U.S. parent company of Timberland, Vans and Kipling will no longer buy Brazilian leather, it said on Thursday, as continuing forest fires in the Amazon raise questions about ecological stewardship in the world’s largest rainforest.
Slovenia to resettle Venezuelans with Slovenian ancestry
At least 47 Venezuelans with Slovenian ancestry will be resettled in Slovenia to escape the economic meltdown that has given rise to “unbearable conditions” in the South American country, a cabinet minister said on Thursday.
Israeli military: Iran boosting effort to give Hezbollah precision-missile capability
Israel’s military accused Iran on Thursday of intensifying efforts to set up precision-missile plants for Hezbollah guerrillas in Lebanon.
EU ministers warn against no-deal Brexit
European Union ministers on Thursday urged Britain to choose an orderly Brexit, with some openly expressing concern that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s move to suspend parliament increased the risk of a chaotic split.
UK Conservatives to call election in November: Northern Irish blog, citing sources
Britain governing Conservatives intend to call an election in November, Conservatives have told senior sources at northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), the editor of the Unionist Voice blog said on Thursday.
Yemen’s separatists vow revenge for government assault on Aden
Southern Yemeni separatists vowed on Thursday to avenge a government assault on their positions in Aden and brought in reinforcements from elsewhere, threatening an escalation in fighting between nominal allies in the country’s complex war.
