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Europa League Draw: Arsenal Face Atletico Madrid in Exciting Semi-final Clash
The Europa League semi-final draw has been made, and Arsenal will face Atletico Madrid in the last four of the competition.
Arsene Wenger's side booked their spot in the semi-finals after seeing off CSKA Moscow in the last round, while they were impressive in knocking out AC Milan prior to that.
"Arrest warrants for Thaci, others back in Interpol system"
Serbian Interior Minister Nebojsa Stefanovic announced this on Thursday, replying to reporters' questions about the visit of Serbian Police Director Vladimir Rebic to the Interpol HQ in Lyon, France.
Stefanovic said the Serbian delegation had "serious discussions" there on Wednesday, and insisted on the warrants in question to be reinstated.
Serbia wants all its warrants back in Interpol's system
Serbian Police Director Vladimir Rebic said this on Wednesday in Lyon, during a meeting with Interpol officials.
Rape-Accused Oxford Professor Tariq Ramadan 'Questioned by Police in Paris
Oxford University professor and government adviser Tariq Ramadan has been detained for questioning months after two women filed rape charges against him, according to a legal source.
Ludogorets Faces Milan in the 1/16-finals of the Europa League
Ludogorets faces European Grand Milan in the 1/16-final of the Europa League Cup. This became clear from the Nion draw today. At the first meeting, on February 15, 2018, the Bulgarian champion will host and the rematch is on 22 February at San Siro. Here are all matches:
"Only Belgrade can withdraw arrest warrant for Haradinaj"
The Serbian arrest warrant is still in force, Tanjug was told at the Ministry of Justice.
The Ministry stressed that Interpol can only "obscure" the notice so that it is visible only to its members - as is now the case with Haradinaj.
Refugees relocated, others go to mainland
A group of 234 refugees boarded a charter flight from Athens to Lyon, France on Wednesday as part of the European Union's relocation program, while dozens more migrants, deemed to belong to vulnerable groups, were transferred by ferry from the islands of the Aegean to mainland Greece.
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234 refugees relocate from Athens to Lyon
A group of 234 refugees departed from Athens to Lyon, France, on Wednesday under the European Union's relocation program which is co-implemented by the Greek office of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
The group included 190 individuals from Syria, 27 from Iraq, and 11 from the Palestinian authority.
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Macron's Public Sector Reforms Spark Nationwide Strikes
Millions of public sector workers in France are taking part in a nationwide one-day strike in protest at President Emmanuel Macron's economic reforms, reported BBC.
The action has closed schools and disrupted train services and about a third of flights have been cancelled.
The French government plans to cut 120,000 public sector jobs in France over the next five years.
1,200 Sheep in the Streets of Lyon Against the State's Protection of the Wolves
1,200 sheep were placed in the streets of Lyon, with hundreds of shepherds, mostly from the alpine regions. They protest a planned ban on shooting wolves.
It is envisaged that the predator, which is a protected species, will only be intimidated by shots. The shepherds are unhappy because the benefits for their animals are tied to the herd's security measures.