Russia is ready to expel about 30 US diplomats and seize US state property in retaliation for Washington's sanctions, BBC reports Russian officials as saying.
Suspect In Police Net Over Plans To Attack French President, Macron
A young man, aged 23 has been arrested by French Police over alleged plans to attack French President Emmanuel Macron at this year's July 14 Bastille Day parade. According to Reuters, the suspect who described himself as a ''nationalist" was arrested after expressing interest in a video game chat room, in acquiring a Kalashnikov weapon in order to attack a target.
Pope Francis Dismisses Conservative Chief of Doctrine
Pope Francis has dismissed the church's chief of doctrine Cardinal Gerhard Mueller — one of the most powerful cardinals at the Vatican — and appointed a Spanish Archbishop to the role, the Vatican said on Saturday.In a major shake up the Vatican's administration on Saturday, announced that the Pontiff replaced Catholicism top theologian, who has reportedly been on odds with the pope's vision of a more inclusive Church.
Hate Speech: Germany To Fine Social Media Companies $57m
Social media companies operating in Germany face fines of as much as $57 million if they do not delete illegal, racist or slanderous comments and posts within 24 hours, under a law passed on Friday.
France Partners 5 African Countries to Combat Terrorist, Insurgents and Extremist Militant Groups
France and its African partner will work together to wipe out Islamist militants in the volatile Sahel region, French President Emmanuel Macron said at the opening of a summit in Mali's capital Bamako on Sunday.
EU Withdraws Financial Support for Nigeria, Says Country Not Poor
The European Union (EU) has withdrawn financial support to Nigeria, saying the country has enough resources to meet her developmental needs. The Head of EU delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ambassador Michel Arrion, made this known today the annual lecture organised by IBB Golf Club in collaboration with Foundation for Global Impact and Sustainable Development.
German Lawmakers Vote To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage; Merkel Votes No
German lawmakers voted by a wide margin to legalize same-sex marriage Friday, a landmark decision which came just days after Chancellor Angela Merkel dropped her longstanding opposition to a free vote on the issue.