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Australia's hate crime law gives Nazi salutes mandatory jail
Australia's hate crime law gives Nazi salutes mandatory jail

Australia’s hate crime law gives Nazi salutes mandatory jail

Australia passed anti-hate crime laws that include minimum sentences for displaying hate symbols like the Nazi salute. It comes as acts of antisemitism are on the rise in Australia. Australia’s parliament passed
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Canada: Three charged over violence at Hindu temple
Canada: Three charged over violence at Hindu temple

Canada: Three charged over violence at Hindu temple

Canadian police said three people have been arrested after fights broke out outside a Hindu temple in a Toronto suburb. Indian Prime Minister Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau condemned the incident.
3 months ago
Germany's Scholz to meet NATO chief Rutte in Berlin
Germany's Scholz to meet NATO chief Rutte in Berlin

Germany’s Scholz to meet NATO chief Rutte in Berlin

It is Mark Rutte’s first official visit to Germany since becoming the head of the trans-Atlantic defense alliance. The main topic of discussion will likely be North Korean soldiers supporting the Russian
3 months ago
Moldova: Pro-EU Sandu wins presidential runoff
Moldova: Pro-EU Sandu wins presidential runoff

Moldova: Pro-EU Sandu wins presidential runoff

With nearly 99% of the votes counted, President Maia Sandu had 54.7% of the vote, according to Moldova’s electoral authority. Former prosecutor general Alexandr Stoianoglo had attracted 45.3% of the vote in
3 months ago
Botswana: President Masisi concedes defeat
Botswana: President Masisi concedes defeat

Botswana: President Masisi concedes defeat

Partial results showed the ruling party trailing in fourth place after six decades in power. The opposition UDC party is expected to win. Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat in the general election
3 months ago
Germany seeks forgiveness for Nazi crimes in Greece
Germany seeks forgiveness for Nazi crimes in Greece

Germany seeks forgiveness for Nazi crimes in Greece

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier visited a Greek village razed by Nazi troops during World War II. Steinmeier has nevertheless brushed off Greek calls for reparations over the Nazi occupation. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier asked
3 months ago
EU boosts energy aid to Ukraine ahead of harsh winter
EU boosts energy aid to Ukraine ahead of harsh winter

EU boosts energy aid to Ukraine ahead of harsh winter

The EU is helping Ukraine boost its energy capacity, but the bloc’s officials are debating about how to ensure Russia won’t strike critical infrastructure again. As temperatures plummet below freezing amid the
3 months ago
Germany orders shutdown of all Iranian consulates
Germany orders shutdown of all Iranian consulates

Germany orders shutdown of all Iranian consulates

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says all three of Iran’s consulates in the country are to close. Berlin will also seek EU-wide sanctions. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Thursday announced that three
3 months ago
South Africa to revoke beauty queen's ID documents
South Africa to revoke beauty queen's ID documents

South Africa to revoke beauty queen’s ID documents

Chidimma Adetshina holds dual South African-Nigerian citizenship and faced xenophobia when she had tried to compete in the Miss South Africa beauty pageant. She will now represent Nigeria in the Miss Universe
3 months ago
Germany summons Iran's envoy over Jamshid Sharmahd execution
Germany summons Iran's envoy over Jamshid Sharmahd execution

Germany summons Iran’s envoy over Jamshid Sharmahd execution

Berlin said it condemns the execution of the German-Iranian software developer “in the strongest possible terms.” The German ambassador to Iran has also been recalled. Germany’s Foreign Office on Tuesday denounced the “murder”
3 months ago
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