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Clerics & Preachers
Ban radical Muslim clerics from entering UK: counter-extremism commissioner
(Arab News) The UK’s commissioner for countering extremism has warned the government that it must stop radical Muslim clerics from entering the country and should label a number of groups as terrorists. Robin Simcox said Britain is experiencing a rise in extremist […]
Government & Politics
Michel opens door to EU funding for border walls The EU has long refused to allow such financing, but is under increasing pressure to relent amid the Belarus migrant crisis.
(Politico) European Council President Charles Michel turned heads Wednesday when he claimed the EU could legally fund border barriers — calling into question a long-standing EU refusal to allow such financing. “Based on an opinion of the Legal Service of the Council, […]
Crime
5 Greek border police officers arrested on suspicion of working with migrant smugglers
(AP) Greek authorities said Monday they had arrested five police officers from a special border guard force on suspicion of working with smugglers to help migrants cross into the country from neighboring Turkey. A police statement said the five suspects are believed […]