The UK government said the move would end “the dreaded queues at border control.” UK passport holders will soon be able to use e-gates at more EU airports, the UK government has announced. It comes as part a “breakthrough” post-Brexit reset deal between the UK government and the European Union. …
Read More »Denzel Washington receives surprise honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes premiere of ‘Highest 2 Lowest’
Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo For his first time on the Croisette, legendary actor Denzel Washington was treated to a surprise honorary Palme d’Or. He stars in Spike Lee’s new joint ‘Highest 2 Lowest’. Legendary American actor Denzel Washington managed to sandwich a whirlwind trip to the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of …
Read More »EU elections Super Sunday shows centre-left parties remain in freefall
Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Experts told Euronews that centre-left parties are losing connection to voters across the continent in a period of time when social issues are pressing. European leaders have been quick to congratulate centrist Nicusor Dan on Sunday’s dramatic victory in Romania’s presidential election over his hard-right rival George …
Read More »Palestinian children in east Jerusalem could lose their schools as Israeli-ordered closures loom
Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo JERUSALEM— Standing in the east Jerusalem school he attended as a young boy, Palestinian construction worker Ahmad Shweikeh studies his son’s careful penmanship. This classroom may be closed Friday, leaving 9-year-old Laith with nowhere to study. Shweikeh, 38, says he wants Laith — a shy boy, top of …
Read More »China says it is ready to help ease tensions
Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo China expressed “regret” over military action taken by India on Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said during a regular press briefing in Beijing. “India and Pakistan are neighbors that cannot be moved, and both are also neighbors of China,” Lin said. “China opposes all forms …
Read More »Trump scores better marks with the public on immigration than the economy
Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo It’s been over two months since Donald Trump retook office. Perceptions of his performance are mixed, especially when compared with his first term. About half of adults approve of how Trump is handling immigration, exceeding his approval on the issue during his first term. But 40% approve …
Read More »Immigration remains one of Trump’s strongest issues
Muhamad Yehia.. Cairo Trump continues to garner more public approval on immigration than other issues including the economy. Forty-six percent of adults say they approve of Trump’s approach to immigration policy while 53% disapprove. The public gives Trump higher marks for his handling of immigration than the economy (37%) or …
Read More »Several men have been arrested over an alleged plot to attack an unspecified target in London
Muhamad Yehia..Cairo Several men have been arrested over an alleged plot to attack an unspecified target in London, according to UK police. British counterterrorism officers have taken several Iranian men into custody over a suspected plan to launch an attack at an unnamed site in London, the Metropolitan Police confirmed …
Read More »Simion’s Romanian presidential election win sets stage for tough runoff battle
Muhamad Yehia ..Cairo AUR party leader George Simion is ahead in Romania’s presidential election, with 40% of votes in his favour, according to preliminary results. Meanwhile, two pro-West candidates are embattled for second place to enter the run-off. Nationalist candidate George Simion won the first round of Romania’s presidential election …
Read More »Brazilian police arrest 2 people over alleged plot targeting Lady Gaga concert
Muhamad Yehia .. Cairo Police in Brazil said on Sunday that two individuals have been arrested in connection with an alleged plan to set off explosives at a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro. More than two million Lady Gaga fans rocked up at the Copacabana Beach in …
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