Tuesday, 23 July 2013 07:51
Tuesday, 23 July 2013 07:44
'"All agreements between Russia and Syria in the area of arms deliveries are in place," Jamil said after meeting Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Monday.
Russia has refused to halt military and other cooperation with the Damascus government throughout the Syria conflict. Moscow also condemns the West for openly siding with the rebels. "Relations between Syria and Russia are strengthening for the good of peace in the region," Jamil added.'
Tuesday, 23 July 2013 07:37
'The decision was made unanimously after hours of discussions by the EU's 28 foreign ministers at their monthly meeting. It came after prolonged diplomatic pressure from Washington and Israel.
The blacklisting would mean imposing visa bans on individuals and asset freezes on organizations associated with the group. It could take up to two weeks before names of individuals and organizations within Hezbollah are added to the list, as officials would have to unravel the links between the different wings of the organization.'
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Hezbollah: EU blacklisting aggressive
The movement rejected the EU decision in a statement on Tuesday, accusing the bloc of bowing to pressure from the US and the Israeli regime. “It looks as if the decision was written by American hands and with Israeli ink. The EU only had to add its signature in approval,” Hezbollah said.
The movement also said that the hostile measure “does not in any way echo the interests of the people of the EU and goes against the principles of the European people which are supportive of freedom and independence.”
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UK claims it backs Lebanon stability despite pushing for Hezbollah ban
'This comes as Hezbollah is a member of the ruling coalition government in Lebanon and holds 10 percent of the parliamentary seats in the country.
“I welcome the agreement today by EU Foreign Ministers to designate Hizballah’s military wing as a terrorist organization,” Hague said.
He further raised eyebrows by claiming that the designation “will do nothing to affect the EU’s and the UK’s strong relationship with, and support for, Lebanon” and that “UK remains deeply committed to Lebanon’s stability”.'
Tuesday, 23 July 2013 07:18
'Brazilian police have used tear gas and water cannons to disperse hundreds of protesters in Rio de Janeiro rallying against the vast amount of public funds spent on Pope Francis’ visit to the country.
The demonstration was held on Monday near the Rio state governor’s palace after a meeting there between the pope and Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff.One photographer suffered a head injury after being clubbed by a riot police officer and at least five protesters were arrested.'
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