German finance minister defends euro reforms against conservative attack
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s finance minister on Wednesday defended a euro zone reform blueprint agreed with France against criticism by Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives that it could undermine monetary stability.
Obama’s lack of response may have emboldened Russia election meddling: former officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Russia may have stepped up efforts to meddle in the 2016 U.S. election after President Barack Obama’s administration did not retaliate strongly to reports of its activities, former aides to the Democratic president told U.S. sena…
NZ Prime Minister Ardern enters hospital for birth of first child
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was admitted to hospital in Auckland for the birth of her first child on Thursday, according to a statement from her office.
German intelligence sees Russia behind hack of energy firms: media report
BERLIN (Reuters) – Russia was probably behind a widespread cyber attack on German energy providers disclosed last week, the head of Germany’s BfV domestic intelligence agency told the RND newspaper chain.
Challenged at home, Merkel seeks emergency EU meeting on migration
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel will try on Sunday to persuade other EU leaders to further curb immigration and restrict movement of asylum seekers within the European Union, to help keep her ruling coalition from crumbling at home…
Ugandan president unveils measures to curb crime wave, criticizes police
KAMPALA (Reuters) – Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni accused some members of the security forces of conniving with criminals on Wednesday as he announced measures including the collection of DNA from all Ugandans to help curb surging crime.
May faces down pro-EU rebel lawmakers to win Brexit vote
LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister Theresa May won a crucial Brexit vote in parliament on Wednesday, keeping her divided government’s plans to end more than 40 years of British partnership with the European Union on track.
Moscow runs low on beer necessities for thirsty World Cup fans
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Beer-guzzling soccer fans risk drinking parts of Moscow dry, with some bars and restaurants in the Russian capital saying they are running low and having to wait longer than usual for fresh supplies.
Special Report: Trump’s catch-and-detain policy snares illegal immigrants long in U.S.
OCILLA, Georgia (Reuters) – Morena Vasquez didn’t want to drive that February night last year, but a co-worker at her job cleaning offices near Atlanta needed some keys dropped off.
Britain’s May wins Brexit vote in parliament
LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister Theresa May won a crucial Brexit vote in parliament on Wednesday, keeping her deeply divided government’s plans to end Britain’s more than 40 years of partnership with the European Union on track.
