German politician and federal minister of Justice
Baerbock honored as politician of the year: Marco Buschmann and Lars Klingbeil were also honored by "Politik und Kommunikation" magazine.
saechsische.de/politik/politiker/annalena-baerbock/baerbock-als-politikerin-des-jahres-ausgezeichnet-5768876.html
Quick Glance: Green Party Conference: Uncomfortable Weekend Prospects
- Will there be more flowers?
- Robert Habeck at the January party congress, waving goodbye to the party leadership.
- The Greens intend to hold their party conference in Bonn beginning on Friday.
- It is the first federal delegates meeting in three years, and the Green leadership will meet with the party's base.
- The age of 49 marks the pinnacle of sadness.
The French government has reacted to the decision by Burkina Faso to expel three of its diplomats, saying it was based on unfounded allegations ... Show more
Smoking ban: prohibitive culture everywhere you look: Britain's government wants to gradually ban smoking, and some German politicians like that ...
zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2024-04/rauchverbot-tabak-nikotin-staat-gesundheitsrisiko
Burkina Faso expels three French diplomats accused of 'subversive activities': Burkina Faso has expelled three French diplomats for "subversive activities" ...
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Armenia and Azerbaijan agree on ‘historic’ return of villages: Azerbaijan had demanded the return of the four villages as a condition for a peace deal after ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/armenia-and-azerbaijan-agree-on-historic-return-of-villages
Quick Glance: Armenia and Azerbaijan Reach Milestone Peace Agreement
- Azerbaijan requested the return of four villages as a prerequisite for a peace treaty after prolonged conflicts.
- Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to return several villages on the path to a peace agreement.
- The returned settlements near Armenia's main highway leading to the Georgian border are strategically important yet abandoned.
- Following Azerbaijan's control over Nagorno-Karabakh, the withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers resulted in a shift of influence in the region.
IMF says still 'differences' with Ethiopia over new loan programme: There are still "differences" between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Ethiopia over ...
reuters.com/world/africa/imf-says-still-differences-with-ethiopia-over-new-loan-programme-2024-04-19/
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice': The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a ...
reut.rs/4b1UFQP
Turkish threats over marine parks: Tensions with Ankara have resurfaced again after Ankara’s objections to Greece’s announcement to designate marine parks ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1236800/turkish-threats-over-marine-parks/
6 MoUs likely to be signed during PM's Thailand visit: Bangladesh and Thailand may sign at least six MoUs on trade, investment and cooperation in energy and ...
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/diplomacy/news/6-mous-likely-be-signed-during-pms-thailand-visit-3590186
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice': The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a ...
reut.rs/4b1UFQP
Abortion rights: Paragraph 218 has always been a lazy compromise: Time to be honest: Paragraph 218 needs to be reformed. A commission has made suggestions on ...
freitag.de/autoren/ulrike-baureithel/abtreibungsrecht-paragraf-218-war-schon-immer-ein-fauler-kompromiss
China foreign ministry welcomes Blinken's visit to China as tensions simmer: China's foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Antony ...
reut.rs/442k5LQ
‘Stop list’: Russia sanctions ex-Victorian premier Daniel Andrews, 234 Australian state MPs
theage.com.au/world/europe/stop-list-russia-sanctions-ex-victorian-premier-daniel-andrews-234-australian-state-mps-20240418-p5fkpc.html
Abortion: Greens call for rapid legalization: Should abortion be regulated differently in Germany? The government is reluctant - despite clear recommendations ...
stern.de/politik/deutschland/schwangerschaftsabbruch--gruene-fordern-rasche-legalisierung-34629732.html
Paragraph 218: Tutoring for Marco: Paragraph 218 of the German Criminal Code stipulates that abortion is a criminal offense. The Alliance for Sexual ...
taz.de/!6001665/
Until when and under what circumstances is a woman allowed to have an abortion in Germany?
On Monday, Justice Minister Marco Buschmann (FDP) ... Show more #tagesspiegel #abtreibung #ampel
Abortion: Does the traffic light dare to violate paragraph 218a?: A commission advises the government to legalize abortion. Some in the coalition see a historic ...
zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2024-04/paragraf-218-schwangerschaftsabbruch-politische-folgen-ampel-kommission
Indian crew member from MSC Aries seized by Iran returns home: An Indian woman who was a crew member on the MSC Aries container vessel seized by Iran on April 13 ...
reuters.com/world/india/indian-crew-member-msc-aries-seized-by-iran-returns-home-2024-04-18/
Will the sale of tobacco be banned in Germany?: 127,000 people die in Germany as a result of smoking. Reason enough to fundamentally ban the sale of tobacco in ...
noz.de/deutschland-welt/panorama/artikel/wird-der-tabakverkauf-in-deutschland-verboten-46847906
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Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran attack, delays Gaza city offensive: The Israeli war cabinet has reviewed military plans for a potential response to ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-16-24/
Shadow Secret Service: Egisto Ott recruited in the coffee house: The “Press” has classified files that show how advanced the plans for a shadow intelligence ...
diepresse.com/18379346/schattengeheimdienst-egisto-ott-rekrutierte-im-kaffeehaus
Russia's denial of entry of S. Korean national unrelated to bilateral ties: Seoul official
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240418007600315
Wang Yi to visit Indonesia, Cambodia and Papua New Guinea - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/16/wang-yi-to-visit-indonesia-cambodia-and-papua-new-guinea.html
Denmark to close its Iraq embassy: OSLO: Denmark will close down its embassy in Iraq on May 31, the Danish foreign ministry said in a statement on Tuesday ...
arabnews.com/node/2494111/middle-east
No injuries reported among Jordanians in UAE amid adverse weather - Foreign Ministry
jordantimes.com/news/local/no-injuries-reported-among-jordanians-uae-amid-adverse-weather-foreign-ministry
S Korea summons Japanese diplomat over disputed islands: South Korea's foreign ministry summoned a Japanese diplomat on Tuesday to protest against a claim ...
japantoday.com/category/politics/south-korea-summons-japanese-diplomat-over-disputed-islands
Buschmann's new legal form: Who needs the new community of responsibility?: Wills, living wills, powers of attorney: There are a number of ways to legally ensure ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/wer-braucht-buschmanns-neue-verantwortungsgemeinschaft-19633123.html
Paid articlePaid Ott case: Files incriminate former Secretary-General Peterlik in the Foreign Ministry
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Iran has cautioned Israel against a counterstrike to its retaliatory attack earlier today, saying it would not “hesitate to take further necessary defensive ... Show more www.dawn.com/live/gaza-invasion #DawnToday
Bundestag adopts new naming law: married couples may register double names as surnames in future
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/namensaenderung-neue-gesetzesaenderung-ermoeglicht-doppelnamen-fuer-ehepaare-a-3da1b911-a018-436e-ad81-853e89b15ac5
India defers approval of Paytm's investment in its payments arm, sources say: India has deferred approval of Paytm’s 500 million rupee ($6 million) investment in ...
reuters.com/world/india/india-defers-approval-paytms-investment-its-payments-arm-sources-say-2024-04-16/
Planned change in the law: How the federal government wants to take action against sidewalk nuisances
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Sudan: UAE Pledges $100 Million to Aid Humanitarian Efforts in Sudan: The United Arab Emirates has pledged a further $100 million to support humanitarian efforts ...
allafrica.com/stories/202404180206.html
Korea issues special travel advisory for Iran amid escalating Mideast tensions : Korea on Monday issued a special travel advisory for parts of Iran ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/120_372735.html
World reactions to Iran strikes on Israel: Countries around the world condemned Iran's strikes on Israel late Saturday, warning the attack threatened to further ...
thedailystar.net/news/world/middle-east/news/world-reactions-iran-strikes-israel-3587181
Thailand’s top diplomat visits Myanmar border amid clashes, evacuations: Foreign Minister Parnpree arrives in Mae Sot to review measures to deal with people ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/12/thailands-top-diplomat-visits-myanmar-border-amid-clashes-evacuations
Lithuania provides financial aid to Taiwan for quake recovery | Taiwan News | Apr. 14, 2024 09:31
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5445039
Iran’s foreign ministry says Tehran will not hesitate to take further “defensive measures” to protect its interests against any military aggression.
Iran targets Israel with ballistic missiles, drones in response to Syria attack: Iran said Saturday that it had fired dozens of ballistic missiles and drones at ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/14/dozens-of-iranian-launched-uavs-en-route-to-israel
China summons Japanese, Philippine diplomats over negative comments: China summoned Japanese and Philippine diplomats on Friday to express dissatisfaction over ...
japantoday.com/category/politics/china-summons-japanese-philippine-diplomats-over-negative-comments
Foreign Ministry calls on Austrians to leave Iran: VIENNA. This was reiterated in the travel advice updated on Friday.
nachrichten.at/politik/aussenpolitik/aussenministerium-ruft-oesterreicher-zum-verlassen-des-iran-auf;art391,3939575
Pensions, family, taxes: The traffic light still has these plans: The traffic light coalition is just turning the final corner before it enters the home straight ...
morgenpost.de/politik/article242080090/Rente-Familie-Steuern-Diese-Plaene-hat-die-Ampel-noch.html
US troops set to withdraw from Niger, State Department official says: US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell met with Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine ...
cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/us-troops-to-withdraw-from-niger/
Analysis: Why an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities is a bad idea: A direct Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear sites would yield little while risking too ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/why-an-israeli-attack-on-irans-nuclear-facilities-is-a-bad-idea
Quick Glance: Israel's Targeted Operation in Iran Sends a Strong Message, Experts Note
- Israel conducted a military operation on Iranian territory during the early hours of Friday.
- The operation appeared to be a response to Iran's recent missile and drone attacks.
- According to analysts, the operation was seen as a display of Israel's capability to access Iranian nuclear facilities.
Iranian FM: Israeli weapons are ‘toys for our children to play with’: Abdollahian said that the only reason that Iran had not successfully hit Haifa ...
jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/iranian-fm-israeli-weapons-are-toys-for-our-children-to-play-with-797990
US vetoes UN resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine: The United States has vetoed a widely backed U.N. resolution that would have paved the way for ...
apnews.com/article/un-vote-palestinian-membership-us-veto-8d8ad60d8576b5ab9e70d2f8bf7e2881
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
How a store manager from India ended up killed on the battlefields of Ukraine fighting for Russia
cnn.com/2024/04/19/india/india-russia-ukraine-one-mans-death-intl-hnk-ml/
Iran downplays reported Israeli attack; US 'not involved,' Blinken says: Live updates
usatoday.com/story/news/world/israel-hamas/2024/04/19/israel-war-news-updates-iran-attack/73380679007/
US State Dept expects to finalize AUKUS trade exemptions in next 120 days: The U.S. State Department said on Friday it expects to finalize trade exemptions for ...
reuters.com/world/us-state-dept-fully-expects-finalize-new-aukus-trade-exemptions-next-120-days-2024-04-19/
FBI says Chinese hackers preparing to attack US infrastructure: Chinese government-linked hackers have burrowed into U.S. critical infrastructure and are waiting ...
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/fbi-says-chinese-hackers-preparing-attack-us-infrastructure-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: Chinese Hackers Preparing to Attack US Infrastructure
- FBI Director Christopher Wray warned that Chinese hackers have infiltrated U.S. critical infrastructure and are 'waiting for the right moment to deliver a devastating blow.'
- Wray revealed that the Chinese hacking campaign known as Volt Typhoon has accessed numerous American companies in telecommunications, energy, water, and other critical sectors.
- The Chinese hackers operate a series of botnets to conceal their malicious cyber activities, making it difficult to determine the intent of this cyber pre-positioning.
- China's Embassy in Washington pointed out that some in the U.S. are tracing cyberattacks back to China and politicizing them, while China claims to be the victim in this scenario.
‘Blatant aggression’: Reactions to US veto of Palestine’s UN membership bid: The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 12 in favour and two abstentions – ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/blatant-aggression-reactions-to-us-veto-of-palestines-un-membership-bid
World urges ‘de-escalation’ after drones shot down over Iran: Escalation more than six months into Israel’s war on Gaza has raised fears of spiralling violence ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/world-urges-de-escalation-after-drones-shot-down-over-iran
Armenia and Azerbaijan agree on ‘historic’ return of villages: Azerbaijan had demanded the return of the four villages as a condition for a peace deal after ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/armenia-and-azerbaijan-agree-on-historic-return-of-villages
Quick Glance: Armenia and Azerbaijan Reach Milestone Peace Agreement
- Azerbaijan requested the return of four villages as a prerequisite for a peace treaty after prolonged conflicts.
- Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to return several villages on the path to a peace agreement.
- The returned settlements near Armenia's main highway leading to the Georgian border are strategically important yet abandoned.
- Following Azerbaijan's control over Nagorno-Karabakh, the withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers resulted in a shift of influence in the region.
Singaporean woman holidaying in Spain found dead with multiple stab wounds: A Singaporean woman who went missing while on a holiday in Spain has been found dead ...
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3259551/singaporean-woman-holidaying-spain-found-dead-multiple-stab-wounds
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 785: As the war enters its 785th day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-785
Ukraine liberates teenage girl, 17, taken from occupied territories to Russia: Myroslava, a 17-year-old teenage girl whom the Russians took from the temporarily ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7451999/
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep regret over the #UN Security Council’s (UNSC) failure to approve a full membership for #Palestine in the council ... Show more #Kuwait
Mass exodus at Myanmar border as people flee into Thailand after clashes broke out in a key border town
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/20/mass-exodus-at-myanmar-border-as-people-flee-into-thailand-after-clashes-broke-out-in-a-key-border-town
Quick Glance: Clashes Escalate at Myanmar-Thailand Border: Rebels Target Junta Troops
- Fighting erupted at Myanmar's eastern frontier with Thailand on April 20, 2024, as rebels attempted to flush out junta troops stranded at a border bridge for days.
- Resistance fighters and ethnic minority rebels captured the key trading town of Myawaddy on the Myanmar side, dealing a critical blow to the struggling military.
- Witnesses heard explosions and heavy machine gun fire near a strategic bridge, with around 200 people seeking refuge in Thailand as the Myanmar military faces a significant setback.
- Myanmar's military, embroiled in low-intensity conflicts, is grappling with a civil war against ethnic minority armies and a resistance movement, suffering from the loss of Myawaddy and tax revenue.
Egypt voices concern over Israel-Iran escalation, warns of grave consequences - Foreign Affairs - Egypt
english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/1234/522206/Egypt/Foreign-Affairs/Egypt-voices-concern-over-IsraelIran-escalation,-w.aspx
FBI chief says Chinese hackers have infiltrated critical US infrastructure: Volt Typhoon hacking campaign is waiting ‘for just the right moment to deal a ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/19/fbi-china-hack-infrastructure
‘The Law Is Simple’: Israel’s Unregulated Nukes Mean Biden Must Halt Military Aid
commondreams.org/opinion/israel-nukes-halt-military-aid
US agrees to pull over 1,000 troops from Niger: The long-expected move effectively marks a new regional gain for Russia, which has ramped up its focus on Africa ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/20/us-agrees-to-pull-over-1-000-troops-from-niger_6668974_4.html
Labour explores stopping ‘raids’ on UK overseas aid budget: Scrutiny by ‘star chamber’ of where development cash goes could be set in law after share being spent ...
ft.com/content/07a206b5-ed4b-4c8c-b3eb-63ddb5cf0b64
Egyptian, Turkish FMs discuss ways to advance bilateral ties - Foreign Affairs - Egypt
english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/1234/522241/Egypt/Foreign-Affairs/Egyptian,-Turkish-FMs-discuss-ways-to-advance-bila.aspx
State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel was questioned about allegations of Israel's violations of the Geneva Conventions in Gaza but opted not to ... Show more
UK tourists in Tunisia warned 'situation is changing fast': Travellers and tourists heading to Tunisia have been warned by the UK Foreign Office that the ...
birminghammail.co.uk/travel/uk-tourists-tunisia-warned-situation-29025182
Foreign Office issues urgent travel warning to UK citizens in new update: The Foreign Office has issued updated travel warnings after Israel launched a ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/foreign-office-issues-urgent-travel-32625633
Philippines, Japan eye signing of reciprocal troops pact within 2024 – Malaya: Philippine officials earlier said that the Reciprocal Access Agreement will give ...
rappler.com/philippines/philippines-japan-eye-signing-visiting-forces-deal-end-2024/
Tinubu receives envoys, canvasses stronger partnerships in manufacturing sector: President Tinubu said his administration’s reforms have bolstered Nigeria's ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/687515-tinubu-receives-envoys-canvasses-stronger-partnerships-in-manufacturing-sector.html
Indian crew member returns home from seized vessel in Iran: Following concerted efforts between the Indian Mission in Tehran and the Iranian Government, Ms ...
financialexpress.com/business/defence-indian-crew-member-returns-home-from-seized-vessel-in-iran-3461327/
They knock on foreigners' doors for everything: BNP's greatest political weakness is to knock on foreigners' doors for everything, said Foreign Minister and ...
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/politics/news/they-knock-foreigners-doors-everything-3591096
G7 reiterates importance of cross-strait peace and stability - Focus Taiwan: The Group of Seven (G7) nations on Friday issued a statement reiterating the ...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202404200003
China’s Ambassador to Canada Cong Peiwu Leaves Post Amid Tensions: China’s ambassador to Canada has left his post after nearly five years, a period marked by ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/china-s-ambassador-to-canada-cong-leaves-post-amid-tensions
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US announces further sanctions on far-right Israeli settlers: The US State Department on Friday imposed new sanctions on far-right Israeli settlers over their ...
middleeasteye.net/news/us-announces-further-sanctions-far-right-israeli-settlers
Diverting Attention from Gaza – Lavrov Slams Rumors on Iran’s Nuclear Weapons: Lavrov said that Western countries are spreading rumors about Iran’s pursuit of ...
palestinechronicle.com/diverting-attention-from-gaza-lavrov-slams-rumors-on-irans-nuclear-weapons/
Japan’s ‘Grave Concern’ Over New Hong Kong Legislation: Tokyo is worried about the Safeguarding National Security Bill.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/japans-grave-concern-over-new-hong-kong-legislation/
What’s the point of Liz Truss?: What is the point of Liz Truss? The UK’s shortest-serving prime minister left office having lost the confidence of the financial ...
newstatesman.com/culture/books/book-of-the-day/2024/04/liz-truss-book-review-what-is-the-point
Miscalculation leads to escalation as Israel and Iran clash: Israel was mere moments away from an airstrike on April 1 that killed several senior Iranian ...
ekathimerini.com/nytimes/1236762/miscalculation-leads-to-escalation-as-israel-and-iran-clash/
Germany's Baerbock angry over public reports about row with Netanyahu ｜ DPA: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has expressed her anger at reports ...
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Court ruling clears way for carbon storage projects on state logging lands: Forests on Washington’s public logging lands can be left uncut if the state finds ...
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/19/court-ruling-clears-way-for-carbon-storage-projects-on-state-logging-lands/
Dhaka urges Thimphu to rekindle BBIN MVA framework to promote prosperity: Bangladesh has urged Bhutan to take necessary measures to rejoin the ...
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/diplomacy/news/dhaka-urges-thimphu-rekindle-bbin-mva-framework-promote-prosperity-3590926
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