State Department still investigating diplomats’ illnesses in Cuba, China
U.S. officials are still investigating health problems at the U.S. embassy in Cuba, and do not know who or what was behind the mysterious illnesses, which began in 2016 and have affected 26 Americans.
Lawmaker in Indian PM Modi’s party charged with rape of teenage girl
A lawmaker from India’s ruling party was charged on Wednesday in connection with the rape of a teenage girl, a case that has embarrassed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government amid a spate of sexual violence that has stirred street protests.
Germany’s Seehofer told to quit after ‘birthday’ deportee’s suicide
Germany’s interior minister came under pressure to resign on Wednesday after one of 69 Afghans deported last week as part of a tougher line on migration was reported to have committed suicide on his return home.
Germany’s Maas: ‘we are not prisoners’ of Russia, nor the U.S.
Germany’s Foreign Minister Heiko Maas shot back at U.S. President Donald Trump’s accusation that Berlin was “captive” to Russia on Wednesday, saying “we are not prisoners” of Moscow or Washington.
Trump optimistic in meeting with France’s Macron on NATO, trade
U.S. President Donald Trump voiced hopes on Wednesday that issues over NATO spending and trade would be worked out in talks with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron.
Trump changes tone in Merkel meeting after earlier slamming Germany
U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a “great meeting” with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of a NATO summit on Wednesday, hours after he fiercely criticized German policy on defense spending and gas imports from Russia.
U.S. House Speaker Ryan says NATO is indispensable
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan said on Wednesday NATO is indispensable, but President Donald Trump was right to point out that Germany and other allies need to stick to their commitment to increase spending on defense.
World Cup marred by ‘significant’ sexism outside the stadium
The World Cup has been marred by an estimated 300 cases of sexism on the streets tarnishing an otherwise positive tournament, the head of an anti-discrimination group said on Wednesday.
Turkey’s army may come under authority of defense ministry: Erdogan
Turkey’s army may come under the authority of the defense ministry, President Tayyip Erdogan was quoted as saying by private broadcaster CNN Turk on Wednesday.
Trump and Theresa: Six key moments in their ‘special relationship’
U.S. President Donald Trump meets Prime Minister Theresa May this week, making a long-awaited first visit to Britain which will be closely watched to determine the health of the so-called “special relationship” between the two countries.
