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February 22, 2019

Lebanon MP says 40 Swiss guns for ‘personal protection’

A Lebanese lawmaker said Friday he had received 40 Swiss guns for his “personal protection” after Switzerland said some of them had gone missing and suspended arms deliveries to Lebanon. “We are surprised by the fuss in the media… and…
February 22, 2019

Lebanon MP says 40 Swiss guns for ‘personal protection’

A Lebanese lawmaker said Friday he had received 40 Swiss guns for his “personal protection” after Switzerland said some of them had gone missing and suspended arms deliveries to Lebanon. “We are surprised by the fuss in the media… and…
February 22, 2019

Sports court to rule in Semenya case by March 26

The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Friday that it will deliver by March 26 a decision in the controversial case pitting South African double Olympic champion Caster Semenya against the IAAF. Semenya is challenging proposals by the International Association…
February 22, 2019

Sports court to rule in Semenya case by March 26

The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Friday that it will deliver by March 26 a decision in the controversial case pitting South African double Olympic champion Caster Semenya against the IAAF. Semenya is challenging proposals by the International Association…
February 22, 2019

2.7 million people have fled Venezuela since 2015: UN

An estimated 2.7 million people have left Venezuela since 2015, the UN said Friday, warning that the exodus amid a devastating political and economic crisis looked set to continue “unabated.” The figure from the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) marks…
February 22, 2019

2.7 million people have fled Venezuela since 2015: UN

An estimated 2.7 million people have left Venezuela since 2015, the UN said Friday, warning that the exodus amid a devastating political and economic crisis looked set to continue “unabated.” The figure from the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) marks…
February 22, 2019

Crackdown on dissent threatens Nicaragua talks: UN

The “criminalisation of dissent” in Nicaragua will undermine efforts to restart negotiations to resolve a long-running political crisis, the United Nations human rights chief said Friday. President Daniel Ortega and Nicaragua’s opposition have agreed to meet as early as next…
February 22, 2019

Crackdown on dissent threatens Nicaragua talks: UN

The “criminalisation of dissent” in Nicaragua will undermine efforts to restart negotiations to resolve a long-running political crisis, the United Nations human rights chief said Friday. President Daniel Ortega and Nicaragua’s opposition have agreed to meet as early as next…
February 22, 2019

Swiss court fines ex-sergeant for fighting IS in Syria

A former Swiss sergeant was given a slap on the wrist Friday for joining a militia in Syria that was fighting to protect Christians from the Islamic State group. Johan Cosar, a 37-year-old Swiss national with roots in the Syriac…

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