The authorities were also increasingly tracking down offences found online, prosecuting women seen without headscarves in photos posted on Instagram. Iran’s notorious morality police are cracking down on headscarf violations, with women in cities natio…
Ukraine, Czech Republic begin bilateral security agreement negotiations
Ukraine and the Czech Republic have begun negotiations on a draft bilateral security agreement, the Presidential Office said on April 18. In lieu of NATO membership, Kyiv is seeking to sign similar agreements with as many of its Western allies as possi…
Leverkusen again score late to clinch semi-finals spot, Liverpool out
Bayer Leverkusen again scored late to continue their unbeaten run this season and advance to the Europa League semi-finals with a 1-1 draw at West Ham on Thursday, while Liverpool were eliminated by Atalanta. The team led by Jürgen Klopp won 1-0 thanks…
‘Red line’: Ex-prosecutor says Trump being put in a holding cell ‘needs to happen’
Former senior Justice Department prosecutor Andrew Weissmann related Donald Trump’s intimidation of jurors to that of a mafia case. It might be enough for the judge to act. Speaking to MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace on Thursday, Weissmann said that Judge Juan…
Pussy Riot stages art event in Munich showing contempt for Putin
A spontaneous performance by Russian art-punk band Pussy Riot at the Pinakothek der Moderne museum in Munich lasted just a few minutes before the women were gone again. Their stage was the large staircase in the foyer of the museum, where three members…
BOJ chief hints at rake hike if weak yen raises inflation fears
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda on Thursday suggested a possible need to raise interest rates again if the yen’s depreciation continues and leads to notable price increases. “If the scale of impact that cannot be ignored arises, there could be a chan…
Pussy Riot stages art event in Munich showing contempt for Putin
A spontaneous performance by Russian art-punk band Pussy Riot at the Pinakothek der Moderne museum in Munich lasted just a few minutes before the women were gone again. Their stage was the large staircase in the foyer of the museum, where three members…
Os times classificados para a semifinal da Conference League 2023/24; confira
By Antonio Mota As semifinais da UEFA Conference League 2023/24 estão definidas. Após grandes jogos e muitas reviravoltas, Aston Villa, Olympiacos, Fiorentina e Club Brugge deixaram os adversários para trás, superaram as quartas de final e confirmaram …
Thousands protest again in Tel Aviv for release of hostages
In Israel’s coastal metropolis of Tel Aviv, thousands of people protested again on Thursday evening for the release of hostages still being held in the Gaza Strip. The demonstrators also called on the umbrella organization of the trade unions, Histadru…
UEFA coefficient: Which two countries will earn extra Champions League spot?
By Ewan Murray Qualifying for the Champions League remains the priority for a whole host of European giants at the beginning of each season, but things may have been made slightly easier this year. With Europe’s premier competition changing its format …