RT France Closes After Frances Decision To Freeze Broadcasters Accounts

 

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1.8 mln witness Mexico’s largest Passion of the Christ re-enactment

 

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 The re-enactment for the Way of the Cross in the southern borough of Iztapalapa, Mexico City, was once again open for the public. On Friday vast crowds gathered to witness the event, after two years of not being able to participate due to COVID-19 restrictions, Reuters reported.

Venecia toma medidas para conservar su patrimonio y mantener el turismo

 

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Delta-Variante des Coronavirus breitet sich weiter aus | DW Nachrichten

 

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Fiestas en toda España por el fin del estado de alarma

 

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Austria to ban election campaigning by Turkish officials: chancellor

Election campaigning by Turkish officials in Austria is "not wanted" and will no longer be allowed in future, according to Chancellor Sebastian Kurz.

US lifts ban on refugees from 11 countries

The United States has announced plans to lift its ban on refugees from 11 "high-risk" countries, but said those seeking to enter the US would come under much tougher scrutiny than in the past.

Saudi women attend a football match

Saudi women made a new history on Friday by attended the Saudi professional League game in Jeddah, an activity that was limited to men for decades.

Saudi women to be allowed access to sports stadiums from next year

Saudi Arabia will allow women into three sports stadiums for the first time from next year, authorities have said, in a landmark move that would open up the previously male-only venues to families.

Precondition of no boycott Israel for Harvey relief applicants causes controversy

A Harvey relief application for residents in Dickinson, Texas is requiring applicants to certify they will not boycott Israel, which caused disputes.

Jordan condemns Israeli lawmakers' visits to Al-Aqsa Mosque compound

Jordan on Tuesday condemned the visits to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem by two Israeli right-wing lawmakers, warning they could exacerbate tensions.

Tour operators say US will ban citizens from travel to North Korea

Two tourist agencies that operate tours to North Korea said the US government will soon ban its citizens from travelling to the North.

Belgium’s Ban on Wearing Full Face Veil in Public Legal : ECHR

European Court of Human Rights ruled on Tuesday that the decision of three Belgian municipalities to ban full-face veils does not violate European human rights laws.

‘Not in a position to lecture’: Cuba fires back at Trump, says blockade ‘destined to fail’

Havana has blasted US President Donald Trump’s decision Friday to roll back much of Barack Obama’s policy of rapprochement and imposing new restrictions on Cuba using the pretext of human rights concerns, calling it a case of double standards.

Austrian Parliament passes burqa ban

Austria's parliament voted to ban women from wearing full face coverings in public, part of a package of reforms aimed at integrating Muslim asylum seekers.

Kremlin says no restrictions for Crimean Tatars’ organizations in Russia

Public movements of Crimean Tatars are not restricted in their activities in Russia, except for extremism, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, commenting on the ruling of UN International Court of Justice following Ukraine’s lawsuit.

Trump signs 'Buy American, Hire American' order

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a "Buy American, Hire American" executive order in Kenosha, Wisconsin, initiating visa and government purchase reforms.

Cuba sees 74 pct jump in US visitors in 2016

In 2016, 74 percent more US citizens took advantage of improved bilateral ties to visit Cuba, compared to the year before, the Cuban government announced on Wednesday.

Austrian Minister Calls for Headscarf Ban for Public Servants

Austria’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Integration Sebastian Kurz said on Friday he wanted to ban public servants, including school teachers, from wearing the Islamic headscarf.

Mexican Senate Supports Lifting Blockade Against Cuba

The senate of Mexico supported on Wednesday lifting the economic blockade against Cuba, President of the Board of the Mexican Senate Pablo Escudero Morales said.