Boeing has resumed production of the 737 MAX in Renton after a major strike left its factories in the Puget Sound region idle from September to mid-November. The company expects to resume…
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Qatar to reopen embassy in Syria soon
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Wednesday its decision to reopen the country’s embassy in Syria soon. “This step aims to strengthen the close historical fraternal relations between the two countries…
Finland’s updated plan for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear threats
The Finnish Ministry of Defense unveiled an updated national strategy on Wednesday, outlining measures to prepare for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) threats. Developed by a cross-sectoral team, the updated…
EU: 170 million euros to prevent refugee flows from Russia and Belarus
EU countries with external borders with Russia and Belarus will receive 170 million euros for additional measures to prevent refugees from crossing the border. Russia and Belarus are using refugees as weapons,…
Russia’s relations with the United States on the verge of disintegration
The Russian Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that relations with the United States are so strained that Russian citizens should not travel to the United States, Canada or any European Union countries. According…
What next for the 14,000 Syrians in Cyprus?
Data on the number of Syrians living in Cyprus is being discussed in the local press, after the dramatic events in the country over the last few days. Phileleftheros addressed the issue…
UN: Nearly 10,000 flee from Sudan to South Sudan every day
Almost 10,000 people have fled from Sudan to South Sudan every day since Saturday, according to the UN. Over 20,000 Sudanese crossed the border into South Sudan last week – three times…
Syria’s path forward remains fraught with obstacles
Syria is undergoing a major transition after the military forces, that recently overthrew President Bashar al-Assad, formed a new transitional government. The announcement came following a cabinet meeting in Damascus, where leaders…
Kremlin: Important to secure military bases in Syria
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a statement on Wednesday that Moscow is contact with Syria’s new rulers and hope the situation in the country will stabilize. Peskov also condemned the Israeli…
EU considers sanctions against Georgia
The EU is considering new sanctions following the heavy-handed treatment of pro-European protesters in Georgia. In recent weeks, the police have used extremely brutal tactics to crack down on protests in Georgia….