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Immigration

EU Begins Operation to Stem Illegal Immigration

Illegal immigrants in Spain

A European Union-led patrol mission against illegal immigration in the Mediterranean began on Saturday, May 17.  »

 

Crime

Berlin, Sofia Pledge to Fight International Crime

Gangster

The interior ministers of Germany and Bulgaria on Friday, May 16, agreed to boost cooperation in combating international crime. Bulgaria, however, is being closely monitored by the EU in its efforts against corruption. »

 

International Relations

EU, Latin American Leaders Voice Concern over Food Prices

Rice and beans are for sale in a marketplace in Port-au-Prince

The EU-Latin America-Caribbean summit stressed in its final declaration Friday, May 16, in Lima that participants were "deeply concerned by the impact of increased food prices," citing troubled Haiti as an example. »

 

Asia

Burma Will Take Western Diplomats to Visit Cyclone Region

people walk in the devastated city Bgalei, Myanmar

Burma’s ruling junta will take foreign diplomats on a helicopter tour of the destruction caused by a recent cyclone. Yet the military government continues to restrict foreign humanitarian aid. »

 

Europe

Dutch Cartoonist Arrested, Released for Anti-Muslim Drawings

A row of pencils

A Dutch Internet cartoonist was arrested and then released again on suspicion of publishing work that is discriminatory against Muslims and people of color, Amsterdam police disclosed on Friday, May 16. »

 

Terrorism

Ten Detained in Europe for Uzbek Terror Ties

Man wearing hood carrying weapon, on texture, partial graphic

Police in France, Germany and the Netherlands detained 10 people on suspicion of having financial ties to an Uzbek group linked to al Qaeda. »

 

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