EU to boost financial defenses against those flouting values, rule of law
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union will cut funds for member states undermining the rule of law and risking to compromise spending of EU taxpayers’ money, the bloc’s executive said on Wednesday in its joint budget proposal for 2021-27.
Malaysia PM likely to win election but opposition could win popular vote: survey
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – With just a week to go to a general election, Malaysia’s main opposition bloc is making gains and will likely win the popular vote, but Prime Minister Najib Razak is expected to retain power, according to a survey by pollster M…
Protesters block roads across Armenia in stand-off with authorities
YEREVAN (Reuters) – Armenian protesters blocked roads in and around the capital on Wednesday, responding to a call from opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan for a campaign of civil disobedience to force the ruling elite to relinquish its grip on power.
Pro-Brexit lawmakers pressure British PM May over customs plan
LONDON (Reuters) – Pro-Brexit lawmakers heaped pressure on British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday over her future customs plans with the European Union, calling on her to drop what some say is her preferred proposal.
Suicide attack targets Libyan electoral commission in Tripoli: spokesman
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – A group of militants including at least two suicide bombers stormed the head offices of Libya’s electoral commission in Tripoli on Wednesday, killing at least seven people and setting fire to the building, a spokesman said.
Netanyahu accuses Palestinian leader of anti-Semitism, Holocaust denial
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Mahmoud Abbas of anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial on Wednesday after the Palestinian leader suggested in a speech that historic persecution of European Jews had been caused by th…
Philippines boosts sea deterrent with first ever navy missiles
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippine has completed the purchase of its first-ever ship-borne missile systems, boosting its maritime deterrent as part of a military modernization program, defense and navy officials said on Wednesday.
Italy president rules out June elections, wants new govt. for 2019 budget: palace source
ROME (Reuters) – Italian President Sergio Mattarella has ruled out the possibility of early elections in June, preferring instead to have a new government in place to pass the 2019 budget, a presidential palace source said on Wednesday.
China reiterates call to continue upholding Iran nuclear deal
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s foreign ministry on Wednesday reiterated that all sides should continue to uphold the Iran nuclear agreement, and that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said many times Iran is in compliance with the deal.
Myanmar court accepts testimony of policeman who said Reuters reporters framed
YANGON (Reuters) – A judge in Myanmar declared on Wednesday that a witness who said two Reuters reporters accused of possessing state secrets were framed by police was credible, dealing a blow to the prosecution in what has become a landmark press free…
