News: World
Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldNestle and Danone face scrutiny over infant formula contamination recall timing
Paris, France. Nestle and Danone are facing renewed scrutiny over their handling of infant formula contamination after public media reports questioned the speed of recalls of potentially harmful products. Media investigation and allegations An…
WorldChannel 4 removes past “Married at First Sight” seasons after BBC report on alleged rapes
London, United Kingdom. Channel 4 removed all previous seasons of “Married at First Sight” on Monday after a…
WorldSmotrich says ICC prosecutor sought secret arrest warrant against him
Jerusalem, Israel. Israel’s far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said he was informed that the prosecutor at the International…
WorldWHO chief expresses concern over speed and scale of Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda
Geneva, Switzerland. The head of the World Health Organization on Tuesday expressed deep concern about the speed and…
WorldMajor events that occurred on May 19
Nicosia, Cyprus. The following are some of the major events that occurred on May 19, spanning infrastructure, politics,…
WorldAid flotilla organisers say Israeli forces intercepted 41 boats en route to Gaza
Ankara, Turkey. Organisers of an aid flotilla bound for Gaza said on Tuesday that Israeli forces had intercepted…
WorldIran outlines peace proposal to United States as Trump says chances for nuclear deal are “very good”
Tehran, Iran. Iran’s latest peace proposal to the United States calls for ending hostilities on all fronts, including…
WorldBurnham says UK should not consider rejoining EU, urges move on from Brexit debate
Leeds, United Kingdom. Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said he is not proposing that Britain consider rejoining the…
WorldTwo killed, four injured in shooting in El Ejido, Spain, report says
El Ejido, Spain. At least two people were killed and four injured in a shooting in the southern…
WorldIsrael intercepts Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla as Turkey demands return of nationals
Ankara, Turkey. Israeli forces intercepted 39 vessels from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in the eastern Mediterranean on…
WorldTeenage gunmen kill three outside Islamic Center of San Diego; police investigate as hate crime
San Diego, United States. Two teenage gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday,…