EU court backs more transparency in EU legislative process
LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) – Europe’s second-highest court sided with proponents of more transparency in the EU lawmaking process on Thursday, saying that European Parliament should provide key documents in talks between legislators and EU countries on deman…
Ukraine detains war hero Savchenko over suspected coup plot
KIEV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s State Security Service on Thursday detained lawmaker Nadiya Savchenko, an ex-military helicopter navigator who became a national hero after being held in a Russian jail, on charges of planning a military-style coup.
Britain seeks European help against Russian spy networks: diplomats
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Britain is seeking help from other European countries to take action against Russian spy networks that could be preparing similar attacks as the nerve agent assault on a former Russian spy in England, diplomats said.
Main suspect in attack on Palestinian PM dead after gun battle: Gaza security official
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – The main suspect in last week’s attempted assassination of Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah died of his wounds after a gun battle on Thursday with Hamas-run security forces in the Gaza Strip, a security official said.
EU court strikes a blow for more transparency in EU legislation process
LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) – Europe’s second-highest court sided with proponents of more transparency in the EU lawmaking process on Thursday, saying that European Parliament should provide key documents in talks between legislators and EU countries on deman…
UK PM May lays wreath to mark anniversary of parliament attack
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Theresa May laid a wreath on Thursday to remember the five victims of an attack exactly a year ago when a driver mowed down pedestrians on Westminster Bridge before killing an unarmed policeman outside parliame…
Blast at Czech refiner Unipetrol plant kills six, injures others
PRAGUE (Reuters) – Six people were killed in an explosion at a plant of Czech refinery and chemicals group Unipetrol on Thursday, and others were seriously injured, a Czech Fire Rescue Service spokeswoman said.
Assad closer to Ghouta victory, as some rebels prepare to quit
BEIRUT/DAMASCUS (Reuters) – The Syrian government moved closer to ending rebel resistance in eastern Ghouta as civilians streamed out of one of its besieged, bomb-battered towns on Thursday and insurgents prepared to surrender another.
Meditation and law: The Suu Kyi loyalist tipped for Myanmar presidency
YANGON (Reuters) – Win Myint, the long-serving member of Myanmar’s ruling party who is expected to become the country’s next president within days, is described by colleagues as a skilled political operator with a crucial quality – loyalty to de facto …
Prime suspect in attempted assassination of Palestinian PM arrested in Gaza: security official
GAZA (Reuters) – Hamas-run security forces in Gaza arrested on Thursday a main suspect in last week’s assassination attempt against Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah, a security official said.
