Electric shocks, beatings and days of detention without food or drink. These are just a few of the allegations against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) security services. And they are led by Ahmed Nasser Al-Raisi, who is now the new face of Interpol. 194 countries collaborate within the international police organization. But critics say key positions at Interpol are favored …
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Will Erdogan release critic Osman Kavala after pressure from Europe?
From Silivri’s high-security prison in Istanbul, Kavala is sometimes heard. He writes opinion articles and responds to the progress of his case through his lawyer. From his cell, Kavala responds by mail to a series of questions from the NOS. First of all, he says he’s doing well under the circumstances. “I feel good. The messages of support I receive …
Read More »Four dead in Danish action against piracy in West Africa
The Danish Navy has shot dead four people off the coast of West Africa in an action against piracy. This happened just outside Nigerian territorial waters yesterday. A Seahawk helicopter from the frigate Esbern Snare suspiciously spotted a fast motorboat carrying eight people near a number of freighters. Warning shots were then fired from the Danish vessel to force the …
Read More »Gay Santa Claus kisses man in Norwegian ad: “No visibility, no acceptance” | Abroad
A Norwegian advertisement in which Santa Claus enters into a relationship with a man, including a kiss, received international acclaim. The Norwegian postal company Posten Norge celebrates by announcing that homosexuality has been banned in the country for exactly 50 years. Wouter pair Nov 24, 2021 In When Harry met Santa Claus – a reference to the famous romantic comedy …
Read More »This is what the new German government coalition wants | Abroad
The presumably new Chancellor Olaf Scholz has promised: “A bonus of one billion euros will go to nursing care.” Many nurses quit due to high work pressure and relatively low wages. Scholz also wants to increase the minimum wage to twelve euros. “It helps ten million workers,” said the Social Democrat. wealth tax A favorite project of the left, the …
Read More »Sweden’s first female prime minister resigns on day one
Magdalena Andersson was today the new Prime Minister of Sweden. It was the first time that a woman had held this position. Parliament had given the green light to her nomination with the smallest difference possible, but she stopped again a few hours later after the Greens of the Green Party left the coalition. After his appointment today, Andersson was …
Read More »Coalition agreement in Germany between the SPD, the Greens and the FDP
The three parties which are talking about a new coalition in Germany will present their coalition agreement this afternoon. The social-democratic SPD, the Greens and the liberal FDP will hold a press conference at 3 p.m. to explain the plans. The deal means that SPD leader Olaf Scholz will likely become the new chancellor; the Bundestag will vote on it. …
Read More »European Parliament commits to “greener” agriculture
The European Parliament in Strasbourg has agreed with a large majority to reform agricultural policy. It should lead to greener, fairer, more flexible and open European Union policies. The aim is to increase support for small farmers and increase biodiversity in agriculture. MPs from GroenLinks and the Party for the Animals voted against, along with a few dozen green and …
Read More »Trump confidant sued in investigation into assault on Capitol Hill
Roger Stone in 2019.AP Image According to the panel, they were involved in the organization and preparations for the march leading up to the assault. Therefore, they must provide witnesses and documents. Earlier this month, six former senior advisers to the former president were also subpoenaed. The panel also called Dustin Stockton to testify. Stockton is a political activist who …
Read More »United States wants to send weapons and military advisers to Ukraine | Abroad
The US Department of Defense is also reportedly requesting that some weapons destined for Afghanistan be sent to Ukraine instead. However, within the cabinet of US President Joe Biden, there are also concerns that the sending of additional weapons and military personnel by Russia will be seen as a provocation and that tensions will escalate as a result. While preparations …
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