Fundamental Rights / Civil Liberties
U.S. sanctions Russians over Navalny’s poisoning, chemical weapons -Treasury
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Friday imposed fresh Russia-related sanctions targeting those involved in the poisoning of Kremlin...
Read moreSwitzerland offers Afghanistan good offices, charter flight for evacuees
By Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland is ready to offer the services of its good offices to host...
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Putin says senses Kyiv has decided against peaceful solution to E.Ukraine conflict
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he had the impression that the Ukrainian leadership had decided...
Read moreUganda suspends work of 54 NGOs, increasing pressure on charities
By Elias Biryabarema KAMPALA (Reuters) - Uganda said on Friday it had suspended the operations of 54 non-governmental organisations, a...
Read moreAfghans at risk “have no clear way out” – U.N. refugee agency
GENEVA (Reuters) -Most Afghans are unable to leave their homeland and those who may be in danger "have no clear...
Read moreSpain’s hub for EU’s Afghan allies will have capacity for 1,000 people
MADRID (Reuters) - The Spain-based hub to receive Afghan refugees who have worked with European Union institutions will have capacity...
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Beijing delays vote on extending anti-sanctions law to Hong Kong -SCMP
HONG KONG (Reuters) - China's top legislature has postponed a vote on extending an anti-sanctions law to Hong Kong, the...
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Biden to speak on Afghanistan evacuation efforts on Friday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will give remarks on Friday at 1 p.m. ET (1700 GMT) on the...
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China’s planned anti-sanctions law for Hong Kong unsettles financial sector
By Alun John and Scott Murdoch HONG KONG (Reuters) - Global banks and other financial institutions in Hong Kong are...
Read morePolish region wants to stay ‘LGBT-free’ despite risking EU funds
WARSAW (Reuters) - A Polish regional council voted on Thursday to remain an "LGBT-free zone" despite a warning from the...
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U.S. sending more consular officers to aid Afghanistan evacuation
By Humeyra Pamuk and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. State Department said on Thursday it was sending more consular...
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Erdogan says Turkey will not be “Europe’s migrant storage unit” amid Afghanistan turmoil
ANKARA (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday urged European countries to take responsibility for migrants coming from Afghanistan, adding...
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Biden says Taliban must decide if it wants international recognition – interview
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Taliban must decide whether it wants to be recognized by the international community, U.S. President Joe...
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EU’s Borrell laments Afghan ‘catastrophe’ as staff evacuated
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union's foreign policy chief branded developments in Afghanistan "a catastrophe" on Thursday and said there had...
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Hong Kong students charged with ‘advocating terrorism’ denied bail
By Jessie Pang HONG KONG (Reuters) - Four Hong Kong student leaders charged with "advocating terrorism" after their union passed...
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New draft law won’t protect our sites, say Aboriginal groups
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Aboriginal protesters on Thursday sharply criticised revisions to Western Australia's heritage laws, saying that, under the proposed...
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Hong Kong activist returned from Chinese prison found guilty in national security case
By Jessie Pang and Aiden Waters HONG KONG (Reuters) -A Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, who had been detained in mainland...
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IMF blocks Afghanistan’s access to SDR reserves over lack of clarity on government
By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it suspended Afghanistan's access to IMF resources, including...
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IMF suspends Afghanistan’s access to Fund resources over lack of clarity on government
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday that Afghanistan will not be able to access IMF resources,...
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U.S. says it expects Taliban to allow Afghans to evacuate safely
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top U.S. diplomat said on Wednesday the United States expects the Taliban to allow Afghans who...
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