Ex-Russian spy critically ill after exposure to substance in UK: BBC
LONDON (Reuters) – A former Russian spy was critically ill after being exposed to an unknown substance in western England, British broadcaster BBC said on Monday.
U.S. top court turns away dispute involving Iran’s Bank Melli
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up Iranian government-owned Bank Melli’s appeal of a lower court ruling that allowed victims of militant attacks allegedly backed by Iran to seek millions of dollars in compensati…
Soccer: Fans burn car, shoot house of struggling club president
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Fans of Argentine soccer side Almirante Brown, angry at a string of poor performances that left them bottom of the third tier, shot at the club president’s house over the weekend, local police said on Monday.
Saudi minister sees deals with UK during crown prince’s visit
LONDON (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia expects to sign agreements with Britain covering a range of issues during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to London this week, Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said on Monday.
Saudi crown prince visits Cairo Coptic cathedral, meets pope
CAIRO (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Coptic Pope Tawadros II at Cairo’s largest Coptic cathedral on Monday in what state media said was an unprecedented visit by an official from the conservative Muslim kingdom.
Greek parliament set to probe politicians in alleged Novartis bribery case
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece’s parliament set up a committee on Monday to investigate the role of 10 politicians in alleged bribes by Swiss drugmaker Novartis in a case that has struck a nerve in a country recovering from a debt crisis many blame on a cor…
Collapse of Iran nuclear deal would be ‘great loss’, IAEA tells Trump
VIENNA (Reuters) – A collapse of the Iran nuclear deal would be a “great loss”, the U.N. atomic watchdog’s chief warned U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, giving a wide-ranging defense of the accord and his agency’s work under it.
U.N. rights investigator decries Iran clampdown, torture, floggings
GENEVA (Reuters) – Iran has arrested activists and political opponents in a clampdown on freedom of expression as use of torture continues despite promises of reform, a United Nations report said on Monday.
Ethiopia ruling coalition to nominate new prime minister
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – Ethiopia’s ruling coalition is expected to meet this week to choose a new prime minister, most likely from the populous Oromo ethnic group to try and dampen the discontent behind recent anti-government demonstrations.
Italy’s League, 5-Star vie for power after inconclusive vote
ROME (Reuters) – Two anti-establishment leaders made early plays to govern Italy on Monday, triggering concern in the euro zone following an inconclusive election where voters shunted mainstream parties to the sidelines.
