Italian right-wing politician shoots Moroccan migrant
Fusion in Italy: A politician from the right-wing party Lega shot a Moroccan migrant after an exchange in a bar. The shooter, a councilman in the …
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New Prime Minister Haiti Promises Election and Order Recovery
In Haiti, Ariel Henry has been officially appointed as the countrys new prime minister. He promised when he took office that he will restore order and …
US and Germany agreement on controversial gas pipeline Nord Stream 2
The United States and Germany have reached an agreement on the controversial gas project Nord Stream 2, when Moscow uses the gas pipeline running from Russia to …
Six years in prison for Moroccan journalist Radi
Moroccan journalist Omar Radi has been sentenced to six years in prison in Casablanca and a fine of 200,000 dirham, converting nearly 19,000 euros. He was found guilty …
Afghan government and Taliban talk about peace again in Qatar
The Afghan government and Taliban leaders continued peace talks in Doha. In a luxury hotel in the capital of Qatar, senior Afghan officials arrived yesterday, including …
US does not send force to Haiti
U.S. President Biden says he does not intend to send a US force to Haiti. The country had therefore asked to keep peace after the …
Employer may ban wearing headscarf, says the European Court again
The European Court of Justice in Luxembourg has once again ruled that employers may ban the visible wearing of religious or political symbols. Such a ban …
European Commission launching criminal proceedings against Poland and Hungary for lhbti policy
The European Commission launches criminal proceedings against Hungary and Poland because of the lhbti policy in those two countries. This is what President Von der Leyen …
Orange Marches in Northern Ireland: Folk Festival This Years Exciting
Today, the traditional Orange Marches in Northern Ireland are reaching a peak. Large groups of Protestants walk along in parades for the so-called Orangem’s Day. …
Summer Day Podcast: The Vulnerability of Democracy
The world sat in front of television in January and saw images nobody expected in a democratic country like the United States. Trump supporters stormed the …
‘Mr. Brexit’ against will and thanks: Tim de Wit looks back after 6.5 years
“Hey there we have Mister Brexit!” , a bouncer from an Amsterdam café suddenly called me a few years ago. I tried to enter the pub with …
GroenLinks explains election loss: unclear profile Clover and party ideals
The loss of GroenLinks in the parliamentary elections is explained by the party “failed to show that it is an idealistic governing party”. That is the …
PBL, SER, NCTV, IMF: new cabinet awaits a mountain of advice
The Hague politicians who want a position in the next cabinet do well to keep that final part of The Seven Sisters or the latest Scandinavian …
After decades, Zimbabwe can feed its own population again.
Finally a bright spot for Zimbabwe. After years of drought, the country is waiting for a good corn harvest; the largest land reform programme disputed since …
Americans Leave Crucial Afghan Base Bagram
The US Army has taken a major step in its withdrawal from Afghanistan: the Bagram Air Force Base, the symbol of the US presence in the …
Athletes are allowed to demonstrate at Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) gives athletes room to express political or social views during the Olympics. Athletes who want to kneel or raise an arm …
Former Defence Secretary of Defence Donald Rumsfeld (88) died
Former U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has passed away, announced his family. He was 88 years old. Rumsfeld died in front of his family in New …
Parties consider maximum for donor gift
Political parties struggle with the large sums they sometimes get from donors. A majority of the Chamber is considering setting a maximum so that donations above …
“VPRO cannot sustain that Kaag documentary is independent”
“There really has to be something in the documentary about her ideals (…), now thats not in it at all.” For example, D66 urged the creators of …
UEFA: rainbow flag allowed in Budapest Stadium
Orange fans are allowed to take their rainbow flags and show them at the Budapest football stadium. UEFA says that after the KNVB football association reported …
British Secretary Hancock steps on failing to comply with distance rules during affair
British Health Minister Matt Hancock quit. Over the past few days, his position has been under pressure after pictures of him had surfaced. This shows how …
Aruba chooses: parties under pressure due to corruption scandals
Aruba goes to the ballot box today. Twelve political parties participate. Analysts expect the battle to go mainly between Evelyn Wever-Croes government party MEP and opposition …
Sniper Ghost Warrior authors: Contracts 2 accused of racism and Islamophobia
TheGamer published material on the press event of the future Sniper Ghost Warrior: Contracts 2. The author stated that during the event, Sniper Ghost Warrior’s authors …
Weapon lobbyist addressing empty seats, not knowing they stand for victims
The former boss of the American arms association NRA David Keene was fooled by the next of kin of arms violence. The man was asked to …