Haiti should make plan to gradually lower fuel subsidies: IMF
The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it expects Haiti to create a revised reform plan that will include a gradual lowering of fuel subsidies, even after four days of protests sparked by double-digit increases of gasoline, diesel and kerosen…
Ethiopian rebel group declares ceasefire in wake of reforms
An Ethiopian rebel group declared a unilateral ceasefire on Thursday after parliament removed it from a list of banned terrorist groups as part of a reform drive led by the new prime minister.
Italy cuts parliamentary pensions, in victory for 5-Star
Italy’s lower house of parliament voted on Thursday to cut the pensions of former lawmakers, making good on a pledge by the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement to hack back parliamentary privileges.
Court defers decision on Israeli demolition of West Bank village
Israel’s top court deferred on Thursday the planned demolition of a Bedouin village in the occupied West Bank that has stirred Palestinian outrage and international concern.
British lawyer for jailed Bangladeshi ex-PM ‘outraged’ by India entry denial
A British parliamentarian and lawyer, who is a counsel for jailed Bangladeshi politician Khaleda Zia, said on Thursday he was outraged by India’s decision to deny him entry to address a press conference defending his client and meet a human rights body…
Russia finds missing British soccer fan: agencies cite police
Russian police have found a British national reported missing by his relatives, Russian news agencies cited the interior ministry as saying on Thursday.
Syrian state raises flag in birthplace of revolt
The Syrian government raised the national flag on Thursday over areas of Deraa city that have been in rebel hands for years, a major victory for President Bashar al-Assad in the birthplace of the revolt against his rule.
Croatia cabinet meets in soccer team jerseys to mark World Cup semi-final win
Croatia’s cabinet ministers held a session dressed in the red and white checkered jerseys of the national soccer team on Thursday to celebrate the country’s victory in a World Cup semi-final.
United States ‘100 percent committed to NATO’, Mattis says after summit
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Thursday that the United States fully supported NATO, saying it had emerged stronger from a two-day summit thanks to reforms and commitments made by allies to their common defense.
Cameroon investigates video showing apparent execution of women and children
The Cameroonian government is investigating a video circulated online that appears to show men in military uniform shooting dead two women and two children for being suspected members of the Islamist group Boko Haram.
