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UK MP deported from Djibouti due to criticisms of China

Tory MP for East Worthing and Shoreham Tim Loughton says he was barred from entering Djibouti.

MP says he was deported from Africa over China criticism

Tory MP for East Worthing and Shoreham Tim Loughton says he was barred from entering Djibouti.

UK MP deported from Djibouti due to criticisms of China

Tory MP for East Worthing and Shoreham Tim Loughton says he was barred from entering Djibouti.

As student protesters get arrested, they risk being banned from campus too

Students continue to protest at campuses across the country, despite the risk of arrest. Some schools now threaten demonstrators with disciplinary action, while others promise the opposite.

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Scotland’s first minister resigns

Six convicted amid fury over 2018 wildfires that killed 104 at Greek resort

Athens — Nearly six years after wildfires killed more than 100 people at a Greek resort, an Athens court on Monday convicted six people of involuntary manslaughter and criminal negligence.  None of the politicians among the 21 people prosecuted were convicted, however, sparking fury among relatives of the victims present in court, media reports said.  Six people — including the then head of the fire service — received suspended jail sentences of up to 111 years each for their role in the… Read Full Article

Spain's Prime Minister Sánchez says he'll continue in office after days of reflection 

Madrid — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday ended days of speculation about his future by saying he will continue in office “with even more strength."   Sánchez shocked his country last Wednesday by taking five days off to think about his future, following the decision by a court to open preliminary proceedings against his wife on corruption allegations.  “I have decided to continue on with even more strength at the helm of the government of Spain,” he said in a televised speech… Read Full Article

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