Prime Minister Boris Johnson would not agree that Britain is a racist country but acknowledges there is still more to do to combat cases of discrimination and racism, his spokesman said.“The PM doesn’t doubt that there continues to be discrimination and racism but would not agree that this is a racist country. We have made very significant progress on this issue but there remains more to do,” the spokesman told reporters.“The PM is absolutely committed to continuing efforts to stamp out racism and discrimination.” a June 3 letter to the UN Working Group on the Rights of People of...…Prime Minister Boris Johnson would not agree that Britain is a racist country but acknowledges there is still more to do to combat cases of discrimination and racism, his spokesman said.“The PM doesn’t doubt that there continues to be discrimination and racism but would not agree that this is a racist country. We have made very significant progress on this issue but there remains more to do,” the spokesman told reporters.“The PM is absolutely committed to continuing efforts to stamp out racism and discrimination.” a June 3 letter to the UN Working Group on the Rights of People of...WW…

Here are the latest updates.Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said he rejected the current proposal for a mass economic stimulus to help lift EU economies from recession brought by the coronavirus pandemic. US Senate Republicans are seeking temporary protections against coronavirus-related lawsuits for a broad range of entities including businesses, schools, churches, charities and government agencies, according to a draft document reviewed by Reuters.      French Prime Minister Jean Castex said that it was “essential” that European Union leaders meeting for summit...…Here are the latest updates.Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said he rejected the current proposal for a mass economic stimulus to help lift EU economies from recession brought by the coronavirus pandemic. US Senate Republicans are seeking temporary protections against coronavirus-related lawsuits for a broad range of entities including businesses, schools, churches, charities and government agencies, according to a draft document reviewed by Reuters.      French Prime Minister Jean Castex said that it was “essential” that European Union leaders meeting for summit...WW…

Beirut, Lebanon – Mazin Kabbani, a 50-year-old IT employee, was at his home in west Beirut on August 4 when shockwaves from an enormous explosion rocked his apartment, leaving shards of glass scattered across his living room floor.  Like many Lebanese, Kabbani now sees no choice but to leave. Despite previously wanting to stay in his home country until the end of his life, he is now determined to settle with his family elsewhere.  Just the thought of it drives me crazy,” said Nizar, adding that he and his wife, who holds a US passport, had decided to leave in two...…Beirut, Lebanon – Mazin Kabbani, a 50-year-old IT employee, was at his home in west Beirut on August 4 when shockwaves from an enormous explosion rocked his apartment, leaving shards of glass scattered across his living room floor.  Like many Lebanese, Kabbani now sees no choice but to leave. Despite previously wanting to stay in his home country until the end of his life, he is now determined to settle with his family elsewhere.  Just the thought of it drives me crazy,” said Nizar, adding that he and his wife, who holds a US passport, had decided to leave in two...WW…

Here are the latest updates:The Arizona Department of Health Services says the state has 3,748 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, bumping the total to 160,041, according to AP news agency.Health officials also reported that Arizona saw an additional 144 coronavirus-related deaths.More than 3,200 people have died from the virus in the state.Among the tests given statewide, 12.6 percent of them are showing positive for COVID-19, the state said. A week ago, 12.2 percent of statewide tests showed positive.Cabinet spokeswoman Phumla Williams said in a statement that Patel, 58, received his results on...…Here are the latest updates:The Arizona Department of Health Services says the state has 3,748 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, bumping the total to 160,041, according to AP news agency.Health officials also reported that Arizona saw an additional 144 coronavirus-related deaths.More than 3,200 people have died from the virus in the state.Among the tests given statewide, 12.6 percent of them are showing positive for COVID-19, the state said. A week ago, 12.2 percent of statewide tests showed positive.Cabinet spokeswoman Phumla Williams said in a statement that Patel, 58, received his results on...WW…

A spokesman for the Armenian defence ministry has told reporters that fighting has continued despite the talks in Moscow, which have now gone on for some six hours.France said there was a chance of a breakthrough at the talks, but it was far from certain.“We are moving towards a truce tonight or tomorrow but it’s still fragile,” French President Emmanuel Macron’s office said in a statement to AFP.Hundreds of demonstrators in an Armenian suburb of the Lebanese capital have taken part in a show of solidarity with Nagorno-Karabakh.“Artsakh is Armenia!!!”, read the banners, using the Armenian...…A spokesman for the Armenian defence ministry has told reporters that fighting has continued despite the talks in Moscow, which have now gone on for some six hours.France said there was a chance of a breakthrough at the talks, but it was far from certain.“We are moving towards a truce tonight or tomorrow but it’s still fragile,” French President Emmanuel Macron’s office said in a statement to AFP.Hundreds of demonstrators in an Armenian suburb of the Lebanese capital have taken part in a show of solidarity with Nagorno-Karabakh.“Artsakh is Armenia!!!”, read the banners, using the Armenian...WW…

Here are the latest updates:The global death toll from the coronavirus passed 900,000, as worldwide cases approached 27,700,000, according to a Johns Hopkins University count.The United States remains the world’s worst affected country in terms of deaths, passing 190,000 earlier in the day. Brazil has recorded the second-highest number of deaths, with more than 127,000.Coronavirus-related fatalities in the US surpassed 190,000, according to a Johns Hopkins University tally.The Maryland-based university counted 190,589 deaths and 6,354,869 confirmed infections, while 2,359,111 people have...…Here are the latest updates:The global death toll from the coronavirus passed 900,000, as worldwide cases approached 27,700,000, according to a Johns Hopkins University count.The United States remains the world’s worst affected country in terms of deaths, passing 190,000 earlier in the day. Brazil has recorded the second-highest number of deaths, with more than 127,000.Coronavirus-related fatalities in the US surpassed 190,000, according to a Johns Hopkins University tally.The Maryland-based university counted 190,589 deaths and 6,354,869 confirmed infections, while 2,359,111 people have...WW…

In the early hours of August 2, 1990, Iraq’s army under President Saddam Hussein launched an attack on neighbouring Kuwait.Within hours, the capital city of the small oil-rich country had fallen, while Kuwait’s head of state, Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah, had fled to Saudi Arabia.“When I heard the news that morning, I was overcome by an overwhelming sense of pain and despair,” said “It was a dreadful day for both Gulf countries, but definitely the beginning of the end for Iraq,” he said, recalling the events 30 years ago.“Nothing has been the same again.”Although Iraq and Kuwait had...…In the early hours of August 2, 1990, Iraq’s army under President Saddam Hussein launched an attack on neighbouring Kuwait.Within hours, the capital city of the small oil-rich country had fallen, while Kuwait’s head of state, Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah, had fled to Saudi Arabia.“When I heard the news that morning, I was overcome by an overwhelming sense of pain and despair,” said “It was a dreadful day for both Gulf countries, but definitely the beginning of the end for Iraq,” he said, recalling the events 30 years ago.“Nothing has been the same again.”Although Iraq and Kuwait had...WW…

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi said in a radio interview on Wednesday the announcement of the annexation plan was not imminent, despite the July 1 date set by the coalition government to start the fiercely opposed process. He instead told the interviewer to refer further questions about the matter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Still, about 150 Palestinian demonstrators gathered on Wednesday evening in the centre of Ramallah, the seat of the Palestinian Authority, to denounce the plan. They said despite the postponed declaration, annexation was still on the table.Carrying...…Israel’s Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi said in a radio interview on Wednesday the announcement of the annexation plan was not imminent, despite the July 1 date set by the coalition government to start the fiercely opposed process. He instead told the interviewer to refer further questions about the matter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Still, about 150 Palestinian demonstrators gathered on Wednesday evening in the centre of Ramallah, the seat of the Palestinian Authority, to denounce the plan. They said despite the postponed declaration, annexation was still on the table.Carrying...WW…