A Venezuelan paradox: Maduro’s critics long for change but won’t vote
CARACAS (Reuters) – Months before Venezuela’s opposition coalition called for abstention in Sunday’s presidential election, college student Ana Romano had already decided not to vote.
Israel says Hamas curbed Gaza protests after Egyptian warning
GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Palestinian protests on the Gaza-Israel border have dropped off over the past two days, amid reports that Egyptian officials intervened to restore calm after dozens of Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire.
EU leaders explore ways to save Iran economic ties from U.S. sanctions
SOFIA (Reuters) – European Union leaders will explore options on Wednesday for keeping the Iran nuclear deal alive and shielding their reviving economic cooperation with Tehran after U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew from the pact.
Britain’s Labour tries to force PM May’s hand on customs proposals
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s opposition Labour Party will try to force Prime Minister Theresa May’s government on Wednesday to reveal details of its two customs proposals in Brexit talks, capitalizing on a row that is dividing her ministers.
Merkel defends nuclear deal, Iran says won’t ‘surrender’ to U.S.
LONDON (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel pushed back on Wednesday against Washington’s rejection of the Iran nuclear deal, saying the accord helped outside powers worried about Tehran’s regional role to pursue their concerns with the Islamic …
Merkel backs Iran deal, cautious on euro zone reform
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s Angela Merkel on Wednesday defended the Iran nuclear deal following its rejection by Washington, arguing the pact is the best way to tackle concerns about Tehran’s role in Syria and its ballistic missile program.
Philippine senators ask Supreme Court to invalidate Duterte’s ICC withdrawal
MANILA (Reuters) – A minority bloc in the Philippine Senate on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to invalidate President Rodrigo Duterte’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, saying his action without the chamber’s consent was unconstitut…
Syrian rebels pull out of their last besieged area
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The remaining fighters started to withdraw from the last rebel-held enclave in central Syria on Wednesday, state television reported, sealing the government’s control over the area and opening a major stretch of the country’s most im…
Top Novartis lawyer exits over Trump attorney deal error
ZURICH (Reuters) – Novartis’ top lawyer Felix Ehrat is leaving the Swiss drugmaker, saying a $1.2 million contract he co-signed with U.S. President Donald Trump’s personal attorney was a mistake.
Guatemala opens embassy in Jerusalem, two days after U.S. move
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Guatemala opened an embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, two days after the United States inaugurated its new site in the contested city in a move that infuriated Palestinians and drew international condemnation.
