Activists call for measures to stop forced deportations to Syria
Syrian human rights defenders have called on the European Union to help stop the increase in violence against Syrian refugees in Cyprus and Lebanon, including forced deportation.
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Libya's central bank chaos must serve as a wake-up call for the West
Libya's Tripoli-based government's recent clumsy attempt to replace the central bank governor should be a blaring alarm in the central Mediterranean.
WTA roundup: France's Clara Burel, Diane Parry fall in Tunisia
Second-seeded Clara Burel and third-seeded Diane Parry, both of France, were the latest upset victims, falling in the second round of the Jasmin Open Tunisia on Wednesday in Monastir, Tunisia.
ISW: How Russia plans to use Iranian missiles?
The Institute for the Study of War is looking into how and when Moscow plans to use the missiles supplied by Tehran, amid growing international condemnation of Iran's support for Russia's war in Ukraine.
France foiled 3 attack plots targeting Paris Olympics, prosecutor says
French authorities foiled three plots to attack the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris and other cities that hosted the summer events, the national counterterrorism prosecutor said Wednesday.
Germany's political uncertainty diminishes investor confidence
The surging support for Germany's populist parties is casting doubt on the country's political stability just one year ahead of its general election.
Russia launches joint navy drills with China
Russia launched joint navy drills with China in the Sea of Japan on Tuesday. It's part of the larger 'Ocean-2024' exercise, consisting of naval drills that will span the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, the Mediterranean, Caspian and Baltic Seas.
WTA roundup: Elise Mertens avoids day of upsets in Tunisia
Top seed Elise Mertens cruised to victory, but fourth-seeded Nadia Podoroska and fifth-seeded Jacqueline Cristian were not as fortunate in the first round of the Jasmin Open Tunisia on Tuesday in Monastir, Tunisia.