IN ATHENS, Greece, The Latest on the place name dispute between Greece and Macedonia Greek riot police have fired tear gas and stun grenades to disperse a group that tried to break a cordon outside parliament during an Athens protest of the government’s moves to normalize relations with neighboring Macedonia. Members of Greece’s Communist Party… Continue reading Rioters taunt Greek police at Macedonia protest
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The Sister of refugee claimant worries about her looming deportation to Eritrea
Tiebe Mengustu worries about the safety of her sister Zebib at the Edmonton Remand Centre, where she is detained awaiting her scheduled deportation to Eritrea. Zebib Mengustu has been detained at Edmonton Remand Centre since Jan. 3 The sister of an Eritrean woman facing deportation from Canada says she’s worried about her sibling’s safety in… Continue reading The Sister of refugee claimant worries about her looming deportation to Eritrea
Did Meng have a strong case against extradition?
Canada’s ambassador to China John McCallum raised some cogent legal points when declaring that the Huawei executive arrested in Vancouver at the request of the United States has a strong defence to fight extradition, according to lawyers who specialize in the field. He raises issues in her defence that could be raised,” Toronto-based extradition lawyer Seth Weinstein… Continue reading Did Meng have a strong case against extradition?
The Russia’s defense spending reveals a big problem for its plans to upgrade its military
Russia will shell out billions of dollars on military hardware this year, but when it comes to defense spending, the devil is in the details. On Jan. 15, the country’s Defense Ministry announced that it would spend 1.44 trillion rubles ($21.5 billion) on military procurement in 2019 as part of a larger program to modernize… Continue reading The Russia’s defense spending reveals a big problem for its plans to upgrade its military
Congo’s new President Felix Tshisekedi sworn into office
The Congo’s new President Felix Tshisekedi made news as soon as he was sworn into office on Thursday by announcing he would release all political prisoners and by praising his father, the late opposition icon Etienne, calling him “president” to cheers from the crowd. Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi, right, receives the presidential sash from outgoing… Continue reading Congo’s new President Felix Tshisekedi sworn into office
