The U.N.’s highest court is expected to rule Monday on a request by Cambodia for an immediate Thai troop withdrawal from a disputed border area around an ancient Khmer temple. The two sides orally argued their cases before the 15 judges at The Hague at the end of May. The International Court of Justice ruled […]
International Court to Rule on Cambodia-Thailand Border Dispute
Posted July 18th, 2011 at 4:25 am (UTC-5)
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Denmark Set to Impose New Border Checkpoints
Posted July 2nd, 2011 at 10:10 am (UTC-5)
Denmark is preparing to re-establish permanent customs checkpoints despite complaints from European officials that they would violate the continent’s visa-free travel rules. The Danish parliament approved the tougher border controls on Friday. Officials said an extra 50 customs officers will be posted Tuesday at Denmark’s borders with Sweden and Germany. Danish lawmakers said they are […]
Businesses Oppose Denmark’s Plan to Tighten Border Controls
Posted June 9th, 2011 at 1:15 pm (UTC-5)
Danish businesses are criticizing the government’s plans to tighten border controls aimed at fighting illegal immigration and smuggling. Germany and European Union officials also blasted the Danish center-right government’s decision, saying it contradicts the principles of the 25-country, visa-free Schengen zone. The two European countries are part of the Schengen agreement and share a common […]
Gaza Border with Egypt Reopens After Dispute
Posted June 8th, 2011 at 7:10 am (UTC-5)
The border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip has reopened, four days after being closed amid disagreements between Egyptian and Hamas officials about procedures at the site. Officials said Wednesday they reopened the Rafah crossing after the two sides reached a deal. The border was sealed Sunday just one week after Egypt had ended […]
