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After more than a century abroad, Benin artefacts finally go on display at home

In this edition, we start out in Benin, where 26 artefacts - looted by France during its colonial rule - will finally be exhibited where they belong; at home in Cotonou. The treasures were stolen 129 years ago and were recently returned by Paris's Quai Branly Museum. We talk to…

France 24 · Feb 18, 2022

EU’s handling of Northern Ireland like Putin annexing Crimea, claims Wilson

The DUP MP said Boris Johnson should oppose the EU’s stance on Northern Ireland as much he is opposing the Russian president’s tactics in Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2022

Analysis-U.S., allies united if Russia invades, at odds over other scenarios

The United States and its allies have mapped out detailed plans for coordinated, severe sanctions if Russian troops physically invade Ukraine, but how they should respond to other kinds of aggressions is far from agreed, U.S. and European officials say.

Reuters · Feb 18, 2022

The Guardian view on Jacob Rees-Mogg: opportunities to do damage

Editorial: The ardent leaver’s deregulatory instinct in his new ministerial job will be to cut safeguards and regulations

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2022

EU will be united in ‘strong response’ to any invasion of Ukraine, says Irish PM

Micheal Martin said he will work with his EU colleagues to respond to any threats from Russia, including any cyber security fears.

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2022

EU Parliament chief 'not convinced' by Russian military pullback claim

As Russian military movements close to the Ukrainian border continue to be a major global concern, the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola tells FRANCE 24 she is doubtful about Moscow's claims that its troops are moving away from the frontier. The top EU lawmaker reaffirms that "if the…

France 24 · Feb 18, 2022

Iran Nuclear Deal Could Be Agreed Very Soon, EU Official Says

A senior European Union official said on Friday that a US-Iranian deal to revive Iran's 2015 nuclear agreement was close but success depended on the political will of those involved. "I expect an agreement in the coming week, the coming two weeks or so," the EU official said. "I think…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 18, 2022

Mali calls on France to withdraw soldiers "without delay"

Mali’s ruling junta is demanding the immediate departure of French and European forces, a day after France announced that it will withdraw its troops from the West African country

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2022

Iran nuclear deal could be agreed very soon, EU official says

A senior European Union official said on Friday that a U.S.-Iranian deal to revive Iran's 2015 nuclear agreement was close but success depended on the political will of those involved.

Reuters · Feb 18, 2022

Despite border fence, Hungary is route of hope for migrants to the West

Portraying Hungary as a border fortress against illegal migration into Europe is a central theme of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's close-fought campaign for re-election on April 3, but Hungary's borders still appear increasingly porous.

Reuters · Feb 18, 2022