Palestinians pray for fish as Israel opens deeper waters
As their rickety motorboats puttered out into deep Mediterranean waters for the first time in almost two decades, the Palestinian fishermen prayed for deepwater mackerel and tuna to supplement Gaza’s usual shallows fare of sardines, shrimp and crab.
Selfies and air pact mark North Macedonia-Greece detente
The leaders of Greece and North Macedonia hugged, took selfies and signed a new agreement for air patrols on Wednesday in a display of newly-friendly relations since a nearly three-decade name dispute was settled earlier this year.
Ireland won’t countenance checks on its exports at EU ports
Ireland will not countenance checks on its exports at EU ports following any no-deal Brexit as a result of its plan to keep an open border with Northern Ireland, Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said on Tuesday.
Pentagon says expects to resolve row with Turkey over S-400
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said on Tuesday that he expected to solve a dispute with Turkey over its purchase of Russia’s S-400 air defense system, a day after the United States halted the delivery of equipment related to the F-35 aircraf…
Algeria protest leader vows more pressure despite Bouteflika decision
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s decision to quit by April 28 “will change nothing” and demonstrations will continue, a protest leader said on Tuesday, indicating popular pressure for more far-reaching political change remains insistent.
Trial of Norwegian accused of submarine espionage begins in Russia
The trial of a Norwegian man suspected of espionage began on Tuesday in Moscow, in a case that has raised tensions between Russia and its NATO-member neighbor.
NATO to seek package to deter Russia aggression in Black Sea: U.S. official
A meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Washington this week will discuss all elements of the threat posed by Russia and seek to agree on a package of measures to bolster the military alliance’s presence in the Black Sea, a senior U.S. official said on …
France’s Macron says ‘no-deal’ Brexit would be Britain’s own making
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Britain on Tuesday to come up with a plan to break the Brexit deadlock before a summit in Brussels next week, or risk slipping automatically towards a disorderly exit from the European Union.
Let’s be open to credible Brexit proposals from Britain: Ireland’s Varadkar
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said European leaders need to be open to any credible proposals that Britain’s Theresa May puts forward to break the Brexit deadlock at an emergency summit next week.
Yemen’s Houthis deny U.N. access to Hodeidah mills for ‘safety reasons’: sources
Houthi forces denied the United Nations access to a grain storage site in the Yemeni port of Hodeidah on Tuesday, sources familiar with the matter said, hindering efforts to increase food aid to millions facing severe hunger.
