Greece plans new ‘disincentives’ to deter migrants
ATHENS — Greece’s newly appointed migration minister has said the government plans to introduce new “disincentives” to migrants as part of a crackdown on arrivals following an influx from Libya...
Africa
What Trump’s ‘Good English’ Remark Really Reflects
Donald Trump has yet to visit Africa as President. But he’s certainly left an impression. In his first term, Trump angered the continent’s leaders and public when he reportedly referred...
Brussels gets blamed for Libya trip fiasco
BRUSSELS — The European Union’s attempt to coordinate a plan to stem the flow of migrants from North Africa descended into a blame game on Wednesday after a top Brussels...
Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa
US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his strong grasp of the English language on Wednesday. But the African leader was educated in Liberia, where English is...
Plastic waste is a solvable problem
Arms aloft, the president of the United Nations Environment Assembly triumphantly told delegates in Kenya: “Plastic pollution has grown into an epidemic. With today’s resolution, we are officially on track...
Embeth Davidtz has always been soft-spoken. Stepping up as a director, she decided to roar
Embeth Davidtz’s home is so quiet. Nestled in Brentwood Park, the 59-year-old actor’s spacious yet cozy place feels like a sanctuary, the skylight in her kitchen offering plentiful afternoon sun....
Trump wants to talk business with Africa in hopes of countering China. But a US summit excluded Africa’s big players
The White House hosted an “African leaders” summit of sorts this week. But only five countries from the continent of more than 50 nations were welcome to join. US President...
Greece to halt migrant asylum processing from North Africa
Greece will suspend the processing of asylum applications from individuals arriving from North Africa for three months. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the decision in parliament on Wednesday amid an...
Trump hosts West African leaders as the region reels from US aid cuts
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting five West African leaders on Wednesday for a “multilateral lunch” at the White House as the region reels from the...
Africa must stop migrants reaching Europe to keep EU cash, plans show
BRUSSELS — African countries will have to stem migrant departures if they want to continue receiving EU development aid, the European Commission will suggest as part of its seven-year budget plan...
