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Palestinian Authority Receives $114m From Israel
The Palestinian Authority has received 407 million shekels ($114 million) from Israel with more funds on the way soon following a deal to release frozen tax funds, the Norwegian government said.
Report says Norway on February 18 said it…
Guatemala Court Convicts Seven Soldiers For 2012 Indigenous Killings
A Guatemalan court has convicted seven soldiers for their roles in the killing of six Indigenous protesters in 2012, while a colonel and another soldier were acquitted.
More than a decade later, the ruling was seen as partial justice by…
Canada Imposes Travel Requirements For Mexicans
Canada will reinstate some visa requirements for Mexican nationals to stem the flow of asylum seekers from the Latin American country, the Canadian immigration ministry said.
Mexican citizens who do not hold a US visa or have not had a…
Poland May Ban Russian Agricultural Imports
Poland doesn't rule out introducing a ban on agricultural products from Russia, the prime minister said during a visit to Warsaw by his counterpart from Latvia, which has already implemented such a ban.
Like much of Europe, Poland has…
Poland Detains Russian Citizen Accused Of Being An IS
Poland's Internal Security Agency (ABW) has detained a Russian citizen accused of being a member of the Islamic State (IS), the National Prosecutor's Office said in a statement.
"The prosecutor charged the detainee with being part of…
One Dead, Five Injured In Norway Helicopter Crash
One person died and five were injured when a helicopter crash-landed in the ocean off western Norway, police said, leading to a temporary halt in transport to and from the country's offshore oil and gas platforms.
The Sikorsky S-92…
UK Security: Prince Harry Loses Case Against Government
Prince Harry has lost a High Court challenge against the government over the level of his security when he is in the UK.
The Duke of Sussex failed to overturn a ruling which saw his security status downgraded after he stopped being a…
Gaza A Step Away From Famine, UN Says
Officials from the United Nations have accused Israel of “systematically” blocking aid from reaching desperate Palestinians in Gaza, warning that at least one-quarter of the enclave’s population was a step away from famine without urgent…
North Korea Sends Millions Of Munitions To Russia In Exchange For Food
North Korea has sent about 6,700 containers carrying millions of munitions to Russia since September in exchange for food as well as parts and raw materials for weapons manufacturing, officials have said.
South Korean Defense Minister Shin…
China Extols Russia Relations, Calls For Strengthened Asia-Pacific Role
China has heralded historically strong relations with Russia as it called for the pair to coordinate on security, stability and development in the Asia-Pacific region.
China and Russia should play a “better role as an anchor of stability…