Ethiopia to roll out Eritrea deal fast to ‘make up for lost opportunities’: PM
Ethiopia’s prime minister said on Tuesday his government wanted to implement a deal restoring relations with former foe Eritrea quickly, to “make up for lost opportunities” after a two-decade military standoff.
Airbus boss Enders backs UK PM May’s latest Brexit position
Airbus chief executive Tom Enders gave his backing to the latest Brexit position set out by British Prime Minister Theresa May, softening criticism made on Friday when he had stated May’s government had “no clue” over the process.
Kremlin hopes for UK ‘political epiphany’ after Boris Johnson’s exit
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that former British foreign minister Boris Johnson’s contribution to UK-Russia relations was very modest and that Moscow was now waiting for Britain to have a political epiphany.
Amid UK political crisis, Boris Johnson posed for resignation photo
Amid one of the deepest crises of Prime Minister Theresa May’s premiership, Boris Johnson posed for a photograph of himself, pen poised, ready to resign as foreign minister over Brexit.
South Sudan government forces, allies killed, raped hundreds of civilians: U.N.
At least 232 civilians were killed and 120 women and girls raped in attacks by South Sudan government troops and aligned forces in opposition-held villages, the U.N. human rights office said on Tuesday.
Britain’s environment minister Michael Gove says he will not resign: ITV
British environment minister Michael Gove said on Tuesday he would not resign after the government was thrown into turmoil when two senior ministers quit in protest at plans for close trade ties with the European Union after Brexit.
Turkey says aims to make progress in EU membership process
Turkey aims to make progress in its European Union membership process, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday, a day after President Tayyip Erdogan was sworn in as president with new executive powers.
Japan struggles to get help to victims of worst floods in decades
Japan struggled on Tuesday to restore utilities after its worst weather disaster in 36 years killed at least 155 people, with survivors facing health risks from broiling temperatures and a lack of water, while rescuers kept up a grim search for victims…
Israeli police again question Netanyahu over alleged corruption
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces three investigations over alleged corruption, was questioned again by police over a case involving Israel’s largest telecoms firm on Tuesday.
Iran says U.S. sanctions to bite, but will sell as much oil as possible
Iranian Vice President said on Tuesday it would be a mistake to think the fresh U.S. sanctions against Tehran would have no impact on Iran’s economy when Washington has started a trade war with its European allies and Beijing.
