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Iran was “reckless” but in same situation UK would take “action” | Quotable

UK Foreign secretary David Cameron calls Iran’s attack on Israel “reckless and dangerous”, but when asked what the UK would do in the same situation, Cameron said the UK would respond with “very strong action”. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #UK #DavidCameron #Iran #IranAttacksIsrael #OperationTruePromise #IranianDrones #IranDroneAttacks #Israel #Tehran #IranIsraelTension #IranRevolutionaryGuard #IranArmy #IranSupremeLeader #DroneWarefare

European Parliament passes asylum and migration reforms

The European Parliament has approved an overhaul of immigration policies that harden entry procedures for asylum seekers. The decision follows years of tensions and divisions and requires all member states to share responsibility. Charities and NGOs say the reforms will not help migrants and refugees, while far-right parties across Europe say it doesn’t go far enough. Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane reports from Berlin, Germany. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #EU #EuropeanUnion #Europe #EuropeMigrantCrisis #EUParliament #Migration #AsylumSeekers

Polish Farmers Protest Over Grain Prices, Block Border with Ukraine in 180 Locations

Polish farmers block border, demand talk with leaders over low grain prices and unfair competition from Ukraine. Frustration continues to grow as farmers protest in over 180 locations, using their tractors and trucks to disrupt traffic and dump grain from Ukraine leaving it to spoil. The farmers are demanding that Prime Minister Donald Tusk and EU leaders address the issue of unfair competition from Ukrainian imports, which they say is crushing their business. Al Jazeera’s Charlie Angela reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Poland #farmers […]

African leaders condemn Israeli war on Gaza

Israel’s war on Gaza took centre stage at the African Union Summit — with strong words of support from the continent’s leaders. But breakthroughs in conflicts in Sudan, the DRC, and the Sahel remained elusive. Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Vall reports from Addis Ababa, Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Israel #Gaza #Palestine #UnitedStates #Europe #boycott #sanctions #EU #reform #Ethiopia #Somaliland #Sudan #DemocraticRepublicofCongo #Sahel #AfricanUnion

Israel-Gaza war: China worried war could spill into a wider conflict

China is worried that this war is going to spill into a wider conflict. On Monday, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi made two separate calls to the foreign ministers of Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Speaking to Riyad al-Maliki, Wang said Beijing deeply sympathises with the difficulties of the Palestinian people. Wang condemned attacks on civilians. He said China is going to continue to provide humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people. During his phone call with Israel’s Eli Cohen, Wang urged Israel to do what it can to protect civilians. Wang said Israel has a choice between war and peace, and it is imperative that it must do everything it […]

Are migrants becoming political pawns in EU’s Aid offer to Tunisia? | Inside Story

A record number of people are making the dangerous journey by boat from Tunisia across the Mediterranean to Europe. Many of them are from poor and conflict-hit countries in sub-Saharan Africa. But an increasing number of Tunisians, trying to escape hunger and unemployment, are joining them Countries in Europe are alarmed. As part of efforts to stem the flow, they are offering an aid package of more than $1bn to help stabilise Tunisia’s economy. Rights groups are criticising the proposal, saying it compromises the rights of refugees and asylum seekers. Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Julien Hoez, European Union affairs analyst Yasmine Akrimi, North Africa research analyst at the Brussels International […]

UK and EU formally adopt post-Brexit Windsor Framework

The United Kingdom and European Union have formally signed off on a post-Brexit deal to overhaul Northern Ireland’s trade rules. UK MPs overwhelmingly endorsed a crucial part of the deal on Wednesday. Known as the Windsor Framework, it aims to reduce the number of checks on goods arriving in Northern Ireland from the British mainland. Al Jazeera’s Harry Fawcett has more from Liverpool, United Kingdom. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #UnitedKingdom #UK #Brexit #EuropeanUnion #EU #Ireland

Price hikes shock Croatia’s shoppers following euro adoption

Almost three weeks after Croatia adopted the euro as its currency, consumers are complaining about price increases. Many are angry that businesses may be exploiting the transition. Al Jazeera’s @StefanieDekker has more. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Croatia #Schengen #Euro

Croatia adopts euro, enters borderless Europe club on New Year

Croatia has switched to the euro and entered Europe’s passport-free zone – two important milestones for the country after joining the European Union (EU) nearly a decade ago. At midnight on Sunday, the Balkan nation bid farewell to its kuna currency and became the 20th member of the eurozone. It is now the 27th nation in the Schengen zone, the world’s largest passport-free travel area, which enables more than 400 million people to move freely around its members. “It is the season of new beginnings. And there is no place in Europe where this is more true than here in Croatia,” tweeted EU chief Ursula von der Leyen, as she […]

Ukraine war: EU divided on welcoming Russian military deserters

While some European countries like Finland have closed their borders for Russian tourists, others like Germany are offering those who refuse to fight in the Ukraine war, the chance to apply for asylum. More than 60,000 Russians entered the EU in the week after president Vladimir Putin announced partial mobilization. EU members are divided between a willingness to support opponents of Vladimir Putin and fears over security. Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen reports from Berlin. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #Germany #EuropeanUnion #UkraineWar #RussianMobilization #EuropeRefugeeCrisis