Tag: International agreements
Poles split over govt plan to exit domestic violence treaty
WARSAW, Poland (AP) - Poles are bitterly divided over steps being taken by the right-wing government to leave the Istanbul Convention, a European treaty...
Ceasefire in war-torn eastern Ukraine to begin at midnight
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian and rebel forces in war-torn eastern Ukraine have started preparing for a “full and comprehensive†ceasefire scheduled to begin...
Spain and Barcelona great Xavi tests positive for COVID-19
DOHA, Qatar (AP) - Former Spain and Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has tested positive for the coronavirus.The 40-year-old Xavi, now the coach of Qatari...
South Sudan activist flees to US, says Kiir wanted him dead
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - A prominent South Sudanese activist has fled to the United States with the help of the U.S. government, which issued emergency...
South Sudan activist flees to US, says Kiir wanted him dead
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - A prominent South Sudanese activist has fled to the United States with the help of the U.S. government, which issued emergency...
Fear of China’s courts drives Hong Kong extradition concerns
HONG KONG (AP) - A year ago, an extradition bill in Hong Kong that could have sent criminal suspects to face trial in mainland...
Fear of China driving Hong Kong extradition concerns
HONG KONG (AP) - With Britain the latest country to scrap its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, the focus in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory...
Fear of China driving Hong Kong extradition concerns
HONG KONG (AP) - With Britain the latest country to scrap its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, the focus in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory...
Fear of Chinese justice at core of Hong Kong concerns
HONG KONG (AP) - With Britain the latest country to scrap its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, the focus in the semi-autonomous city has...
UK suspends extradition arrangements with Hong Kong
LONDON (AP) - Britain’s government suspended its extradition treaty and blocked arms sales with Hong Kong on Monday, after China imposed a tough new...
