Palestine: Israeli settlers attack Palestinian shop in Hebron
Palestine: Israeli settlers uproot 100 Olive saplings in Hebron
Palestine: 3 Palestinians kidnapped in W Bank, one in Gaza
Palestine: Israeli extremists open fire on Palestinian homes in Bethlehem
Palestine: Israeli settlers burn mosque near Bethlehem
Yemen: Houthis seize special forces base in Sanaa
Iraq: US says 30% of ISIS-held territory recaptured in Iraq
Syria: Death: the only reliable news in Aleppo
Palestine: 9 kidnapped by Israeli forces from W Bank
Palestine: Palestinian girl injured after being hit by settler vehicle in Silwan
Palestine: Another Israeli settler hit & run on Palestinian youth
Palestine: Israeli army demolishes home near Hebron
Palestine: Several Palestinians injured near Jenin
Nigeria: Suicide bombers kill 12 at Kano bus station
Iraq: Explosions kill 8 in Salahuddin Province, 10 in Baghdad
Tunisia arrests 100 suspected ISIS-linked militants
Egypt acquits Mubarak-era ministers as Sisi widens security crackdown
Palestine: Palestinian teen killed by Israeli army in Bethlehem
Palestine: Farmlands destroyed by Israeli forces near Hebron
France: Call for hijab ban in French universities
France could be set to go a step further in its ban on the wearing of religious symbols in state schools. A new report has recommended banning the Islamic headscarf and other religious symbols in the country’s universities, a French … Continued
Germany: Right wing terrorist trial adjourns for summer with many unanswered questions
The trial of four suspects, accused of aiding a neo-Nazi terrorist cell, has adjourned for a month-long summer break after being in session for 32 days. So far, the accused have largely refused to answer questions. Judge Manfred Götzl on … Continued
German prosecutors looking into US, UK snooping allegations
Revelations about the surveillance activities of US and British intelligence agencies in Germany could be about to spark a federal investigation. Prosecutors aren’t yet sure whether there is enough evidence for a case. The Federal Prosecutor’s Office has issued an … Continued
Germany cancels Cold War-era surveillance pact in wake of spying revelations
Germany has cancelled a Cold War-era surveillance pact with the US and Britain. The largely symbolic move comes as Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government faces mounting criticism for its complicity in spying programs. “The cancellation of the administrative agreements, which we … Continued
Germany: Kohl wanted to reduce Germany’s Turkish population by one half
Former Chancellor Helmut Kohl sought to deport half of Germany’s Turkish population in four years. The revelation comes from declassified British documents. In an October 1982 meeting in Bonn, Chancellor Kohl told British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher that Germany would … Continued
Italy: Berlusconi tax fraud conviction upheld
Italy’s highest court has upheld a tax fraud conviction against former PM Silvio Berlusconi, and ordered a review of a ban on him serving in public office. The court confirmed a four-year jail sentence by a lower court. Thursday’s decision … Continued
Spain: Court says Spain train driver on phone at time of crash
The driver of the train that derailed in Spain killing 79 people was talking on the phone at the time of the accident, according to black box data. The train was also traveling at 95 mph (153 kph) when it … Continued
Greece: IMF approves next tranche of bailout funds for Greece
The IMF has announced that it plans to release the next installment of bailout funds to Greece. Athens passed its latest review, but the IMF warned it must do more to implement reforms in light of looming shortfalls. The International … Continued
Italy: Coach crash kills 38 in southern Italy
[A tourist bus crashed through a highway guardrail in southern Italy near the city of Avellino in Campania region. (Source:chinanews.com)] ROME, (Xinhua): A tourist bus crashed through a highway guardrail in southern Italy Sunday night, killing 38 people and putting at … Continued
French police say $53 million worth of jewels stolen in armed heist in Cannes
Jewels and diamonds worth $53 million have been stolen from a hotel in Cannes, France. The heist was one of the biggest in Europe in recent years. French police estimate that $53 million (40 million euros) worth of jewels has … Continued
Germany: Demonstrations against NSA spying as Berlin appoints cyber commissioner
People have taken to the streets across Germany to protest against NSA spying. Berlin, meanwhile, has appointed a diplomat to defend Germany’s interests in cyberspace in the face of the NSA scandal. Thousands of people took to the streets of … Continued
Spain: Questions raised as death toll climbs to 80 in train crash
[A video of the accident shown on Spanish TV and posted on virtually every news website in the country shows in graphic detail how the carriages are hurled off the tracks as a result of the excessive speed, with … Continued
Germany: Merkel’s top aide plays down allegations of bulk US spying on Germans
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s chief aide has tried to play down allegations of US bulk spying on German citizens. Recent revelations have fueled concern over US-German surveillance collaboration. Chancellory Chief of Staff Ronald Pofalla appeared before a three-hour-long hearing of … Continued
Spain: Train crash leaves over 70 dead
[Photo: Picture Alliance/dpa] A train has derailed in northwest Spain leaving dozens of people dead, a local official has reported. The cause of the accident remains unclear. At least 77 people were killed and more than 140 injured when … Continued
France forced to defend ban on niqab
France’s so-called “Burqa-ban” has once again been making headlines across the globe in recent days after riots were sparked in a Paris suburb when a Muslim woman was stopped by police. On Monday the French government defended the controversial law. … Continued
Eurozone debt rising despite austerity
Government debt across the eurozone hit an all-time high in the first quarter of 2013 in spite of massive spending cuts. Recent figures show the situation to be worsening in countries that are already deep in the red. The total … Continued
EU blacklists Hizbullah under US, Israeli pressure
The European Union’s 28-member bloc agreed on Monday to blacklist Hezbollah’s military organization as a terrorist group following years of relentless US and Israeli pressure. The EU cited accusations that the powerful Lebanese Shia movement was behind a bus bombing … Continued
Germany: Magazine reveals German government using NSA spying data
Intelligence agencies in Germany and the US have been collaborating, according to a new report from a German magazine. The German government has been using bulk data collected by the National Security Agency. Germany’s foreign and domestic intelligence services have … Continued
Bulgaria: Wave of anti-corruption protests in Bulgaria
For more than a month, people have gathered outside a government building in Sofia to protest against the administration. Demonstrators are making their voice heard about corruption in the country. Protesters have been filling the streets of downtown Sofia on … Continued
Germany: Europe-wide raid on alleged right-wing extremist group ‘werewolf’
Authorities in northern Europe have raided the homes of several alleged right-wing extremists. Investigators suspect their group, dubbed “werewolf,” of planning terrorist attacks on German soil. Police in Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland swept into homes, offices and jail cells … Continued
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