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UK judge refuses extradition of WikiLeaks founder Assange

Assange extradition hearing paused over COVID-19 risk

6:38 pm September 10, 2020

London: The London hearing on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s extradition from Britain to the United States was suspended Thursday because one of the lawyers may have been exposed to the coronavirus. District Judge Vanessa Baraitser ordered the proceedings adjourned until Monday while a lawyer representing the US government is tested for the virus. Assange’s attorney, […]

Britain ends long Brexit journey with economic break from EU

EU: Britain must respect Brexit deal down to the letter

9:29 pm September 9, 2020

Brussels: The European Union warned Britain on Wednesday that even the most minor breach of the Brexit withdrawal treaty would undermine what little trust is left between the two sides in already fragile trade talks. “Breaking international law is not acceptable and does not create the confidence we need to build our future relationship,” European Council President Charles Michel said. European Commission President Ursula […]

COVID surge, vaccine shortages spread beyond India’s borders

Doctor: Berlusconi in “delicate” phase of virus treatment

11:58 pm September 6, 2020

Rome: Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi is responding “optimally” to COVID-19 treatment but is the most vulnerable type of patient and is in “the most delicate phase” of his infection, his personal doctor said Sunday. Dr Alberto Zangrillo repeated that he nevertheless remained “cautiously optimistic” about Berlusconi’s recovery. Berlusconi turns 84 in a few weeks and has had a history of […]

Brexit negotiator says UK unafraid to walk away without deal

8:06 pm September 6, 2020

London: Britain’s chief Brexit negotiator talked tough ahead of a crucial round of post-Brexit trade talks, saying the UK was “not afraid to walk away” if the European Union does not give ground on key issues. David Frost told the Mail on Sunday newspaper that Britain wants “to get back the powers to control our borders and that is the most important thing.” Frost and […]

3 desperate migrants jump into sea from stranded Med tanker

7:59 pm September 6, 2020

Rome: Three migrants stranded aboard a tanker for over a month awaiting a port to disembark jumped into the Mediterranean Sea on Sunday in a sign of increasing despair on deck, the ship reported. Maersk Tankers A/S said the captain and crew of its chemical tanker Etienne quickly rescued the three migrants and brought them back aboard. But the […]