Workers and union leaders dusted off bullhorns and flags that had stayed furled during coronavirus lockdowns for slimmed down but still boisterous — and at times violent — May Day marches on … [Read more...] about May Day protesters in Paris demand more job protections amid pandemic
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Biden calls Turkey’s Erdogan ahead of possible Armenian genocide recognition
President Biden on Friday spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead of a possible statement recognizing the Armenian genocide, which is expected to enrage Turkish nationalists.Biden … [Read more...] about Biden calls Turkey’s Erdogan ahead of possible Armenian genocide recognition
Greece’s Lesbos island migrant center set ablaze, thousands of Syrian refugees arrive after Turkey opens borders
A fire broke out at a refugee center on the Greek island of Lesbos Saturday night amid tensions with Turkey over the flow of tens of thousands of mostly Syrian migrants who’ve tried to cross into … [Read more...] about Greece’s Lesbos island migrant center set ablaze, thousands of Syrian refugees arrive after Turkey opens borders
EU pours millions into Greece to act as border ‘shield’ against escalating migrant crisis
The European Union, in an effort to curb a brewing crisis at its borders, is pouring hundreds of millions of euros into Greece in the hope it will act as a “shield” against fresh migrant flows that … [Read more...] about EU pours millions into Greece to act as border ‘shield’ against escalating migrant crisis
Russia’s Putin, Turkey’s Erdogan reach northwestern Syria cease-fire agreement
Russia and Turkey’s leaders announced Thursday they have reached a cease-fire agreement to begin at midnight in the northwestern Syrian region of Idlib.The deal set up by Russian President Vladimir … [Read more...] about Russia’s Putin, Turkey’s Erdogan reach northwestern Syria cease-fire agreement
Turkey’s Erdogan warns Europe to expect ‘millions’ of migrants after easing border restrictions
Turkey’s president warned Monday that Europe could expect “millions” of migrants and refugees after easing his country’s border-crossing restrictions.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s remarks came … [Read more...] about Turkey’s Erdogan warns Europe to expect ‘millions’ of migrants after easing border restrictions
Turkey downs 2 Syrian warplanes as tensions soar, officials say
KASTANIES, Greece (AP) — Syria’s official news agency said two of its warplanes were shot down by Turkish forces inside northwest Syria, amid a military escalation there that's led to growing direct … [Read more...] about Turkey downs 2 Syrian warplanes as tensions soar, officials say
Thousands of migrants mass at Greek border, more flee Syria
KASTANIES, Greece – The United Nations said Sunday that at least 13,000 people were massed on Turkey’s land border with Greece, after Turkey officially declared its western borders were open to … [Read more...] about Thousands of migrants mass at Greek border, more flee Syria
Daniel Davis: All US troops should leave Syria – we shouldn’t get sucked into war
After an airstrike ordered by the Syrian government killed at least 33 Turkish troops in Syria’s Idlib province Thursday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is renewing calls for U.S. and NATO … [Read more...] about Daniel Davis: All US troops should leave Syria – we shouldn’t get sucked into war
Turkey to allow Syrian refugees free access to Europe after troop attack
Turkey said Friday that it ordered troops stationed along the Syrian border to stand down and allow refugees to cross into the European Union after a Syrian government airstrike killed 33 Turkish … [Read more...] about Turkey to allow Syrian refugees free access to Europe after troop attack
