Syrian rebel says pro-Assad forces to leave towns in deal brokered by Russia
A Syrian rebel spokesman said a Russian-mediated ceasefire agreement in eastern parts of Deraa province includes a withdrawal of government militias from several towns in the south.
Nuclear deal talks set to drag on as Iran seeks more from world powers
Talks to save the 2015 nuclear deal on Friday are unlikely to satisfy Iran, European powers said, and Tehran warned that it could leave the accord if it was not fully compensated for the re-imposition of U.S. sanctions.
EU’s Mogherini says Iran, world powers continue talks to save nuclear deal
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Friday that world powers and Iran had agreed to continue talking, including on economic measures, over how to save its nuclear deal.
Spain to appeal latest Catalan independence motion before Constitutional Court
The Spanish government will appeal a motion by Catalonia to continue with its independence drive, the government spokeswoman said on Friday, just days before Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez meets the Catalan head Quim Torra.
EU mission urges Zimbabwe to improve ballot access to boost vote credibility
A European Union election observer mission on Friday urged Zimbabwe’s election agency to be more open about the printing and storage of ballot papers to enhance the credibility of a July 30 presidential and parliamentary vote.
Nigerian court clears Senate president of asset-declaration charges
Nigeria’s Supreme Court on Friday dismissed all outstanding charges against Senate president Bukola Saraki related to alleged false declarations of assets.
Kenya court grants bail to governor accused of fraud conspiracy
A Kenyan court on Friday granted bail to a county governor charged with conspiracy to defraud the government and abuse of office.
One killed, three wounded after clashes near Congo-Uganda border
A Ugandan soldier was killed in clashes on a lake straddling the border with Democratic Republic of Congo, and one Ugandan and two Congolese were wounded, officials from the two sides said on Friday.
Syrian rebels say reached deal with Russia over handover of weapons
Syrian rebels reached a deal with Russian officers on a phased handover of their weapons and the deployment of Russian military police near the Jordanian border, a rebel spokesman said.
We love Donald Trump: U.S. president’s UK fans look forward to visit, denounce protests
Tens of thousands of protesters are expected to turn out against Donald Trump when he visits Britain next week but some believe the protests are an embarrassment and that the U.S. president deserves a warm welcome.
