Oktoberfest tightens security after deadly knife attack in western Germany
Security has tightened at Germany's legendary Oktoberfest as the country deals with the aftermath of last month's deadly knife attack in Solingen in western Germany.
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Eight killed in exploding pager attack across Lebanon and Syria
Eight people, including a child, have been killed after hundreds of pagers exploded simultaneously across Lebanon and parts of Syria. The victims reportedly include members of the militant group Hezbollah.
At least eight migrants dead after their boat sinks in English Channel
French authorities have reported that at least eight migrants have lost their lives whilst trying to reach the UK by crossing the channel from France.
"Time To Overhaul AIFF": India Great's 'Decline' Remark In Explosive Rant
The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia has called for the ouster of the current dispensation in the All India Football Federation (AIFF), holding the sports body responsible for the decline in the national team's performance in recent times. Bhutia came down heavily on the AIFF, saying the absence of a roadmap for Indian football has resulted in humiliating defeat at the hands of Syria (0-3) and a tame draw against Mauritius (0-0) in the recently held three-nation Intercontinental Cup at home. The former India captain demanded an overhaul of the AIFF administration.
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.
Euroviews. Normalising al-Assad’s regime is against Europe’s interests
As someone who witnessed the tragic consequences of conflict, genocide and forced displacement in the Balkans, every time an attempt is made to normalise relations with a dictator fuelling a decade-long war marked by repression, ethnic cleansing and major war crimes, it leaves me questioning who thought that would be anything but the worst possible idea.
Why is Germany strengthening its border controls now?
Germany has announced that it will implement stricter controls along its land borders with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Luxembourg starting next week, with the measures set to remain in place for at least six months.
Indian Football Team Suffers 3-0 Defeat To Syria, Finish Last In Intercontinental Cup 2024
Indian football team's hopes of winning the Intercontinental Cup title for the third time were dashed as it lost to Syria 0-3 in the last league match of the three-nation tournament here on Monday. Mahmoud Al Aswad and Daleho Mohsen Irandust scored for Syria in the seventh and 77th minutes to break the hearts of the home crowd at the GMC Balayogi Athletics Stadium. While Pablo Sabbag's strike in the injury time was a mere underlining of Syria's dominance.