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Tunisia commission proposes sweeping liberal reforms

The head of a Tunisian presidential committee on individual freedoms, Bochra Belhaj Hmida (R), during a press conference to deliver the final report on proposed social reforms on June 20, 2018 A Tunisian presidential commission on Wednesday unveiled a raft of proposed liberal reforms, including equal inheritance rights for women and decriminalising homosexuality, set to […]

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Alzheimer´s supplement `breakthrough´ condemned by experts

Experts have strongly condemned “irresponsible” and “deeply cynical” claims that a new food supplement can slow the progress of Alzheimer’s. A study of 13 patients found that a combination of fish oil and eye-protective nutrients led to “significant” improvements in memory, sight and mood. Trial patients who took the Memory Health supplement “displayed overwhelmingly positive responses”, according to […]

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UK hardest hit as report reveals EU faced 205 terror…

More than 200 terrorist attacks took place, were stopped or failed across the EU last year, an official report has found. Over half of the cases in 2017 were recorded in the UK, according to figures compiled by Europol. The EU’s law enforcement agency said a total of 205 foiled, failed and completed terrorist attacks were […]

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Hungary passes “STOP Soros” laws, defying EU and rights…

BUDAPEST, June 20 (Reuters) – Hungary’s parliament on Wednesday approved a package of bills that criminalises some help given to illegal immigrants, defying the European Union and human rights groups and narrowing the scope for action by non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Under the law, officially called “STOP Soros”, individuals or groups who help migrants not entitled […]

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Japan’s Princess Takamado says ‘great honour’ to be in…

By Margaryta Chornokondratenko SARANSK, Russia, June 20 (Reuters) – Japan’s Princess Takamado said on Wednesday she was honoured to be in Russia for the soccer World Cup and hoped her visit would help improve ties between the two countries. She is the first member of Japan’s royal family to visit Russia since 1916. “It just […]

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History beckons for Russia as Cherchesov finds winning…

By Simon Jennings ST PETERSBURG, June 20 (Reuters) – If everything had gone to plan, several of the players who have guided Russia to the brink of qualification for the World Cup knockout stages might have been left at home to watch the tournament on television. The hosts defied expectations by winning their opening matches […]

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Few Islamic State fighters return but home-grown…

THE HAGUE, June 20 (Reuters) – Europeans who went off to fight on behalf of Islamic State have not flooded back in large numbers since losing strongholds in Syria and Iraq, Europe’s police agency said on Wednesday, but they have inspired a growing number of home-grown attacks. Tracking battle-hardened fighters is still the main concern […]

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US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall Street opens higher after trade…

June 20 (Reuters) – U.S. stocks rose at open on Wednesday led by technology and media stocks after a punishing few sessions due to a rapid escalation in trade tensions between the United States and China. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 70.96 points, or 0.29 percent, at the open to 24,771.17. The S&P 500 […]

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WORLD SPORTS AT 1330 GMT

World Cup digest moves separately TEN–GERRY-WEBER-OPEN HALLE, Germany – Dominic Thiem, Roberto Bautista Agut and Kei Nishikori are among the players competing in the second round of the Gerry Weber Open. UPCOMING: 250 words by 1800 GMT, photos. TEN–EASTBOURNE-HALEP WITHDRAWS LONDON – Recently crowned French Open champion Simona Halep has withdrawn from next week’s Nature […]

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At least 60 dead after migrant boat sinks: survivors

At least 60 migrants died in the Mediterranean sea when their rubber dinghy sank last week, according to survivor testimonies gathered by a rights group in Sicily. The Diciotti, an Italian coastguard ship carrying more than 500 migrants, docked Tuesday night at the Sicilian port of Pozzallo. Among those on board were around 40 survivors […]

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Sadiq Khan will run for London Mayor again in 2020

Sadiq Khan has confirmed he will seek a second term as Mayor of London in 2020. The Labour politician also said he hoped protests against US President Donald Trump’s visit to the UK would help change public opinion in America. Mr Khan, who has been involved in a transatlantic spat with the president, said Mr […]

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Turkish military says killed 10 Kurdish militants in…

ISTANBUL, June 20 (Reuters) – The Turkish military carried out air strikes in northern Iraq’s Avasin-Basyan and Sinat Haftanin areas on Wednesday, killing 10 Kurdish militants there, it said in a statement. Weapons storages and shelters were destroyed as a result of the air strikes, the military said on Twitter. Ankara has recently stepped up […]

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