Italy’s 5-Star, League on verge of government deal; markets shudder
ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s two anti-system parties on Wednesday appeared on the verge of clinching a deal to form a coalition government after 2-1/2 months of stalemate, rattling markets with radical ideas to free up billions of euros for tax cuts and we…
Charities warn of drowning danger as migrants camp along Paris canal
PARIS (Reuters) – With hundreds of migrants and asylum seekers packed in tents alongside a Paris canal and under a nearby bridge, charities are warning of the risk from drowning and violence if the authorities do not act to tackle makeshift camps.
Bosnian tycoon-turned-politician cleared of corruption charges
SARAJEVO (Reuters) – A Bosnian tycoon who leads a party in the ruling coalition was cleared on Wednesday of charges of organizing a criminal group and interfering in a high-profile court case in Kosovo against Balkan drug boss Naser Kelmendi.
Egypt’s President Sisi pardons over 330 mostly youth prisoners
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has pardoned more than 330 people, many of them youths jailed for demonstrating in recent years.
A Venezuelan paradox: Maduro’s critics long for change but won’t vote
CARACAS (Reuters) – Months before Venezuela’s opposition coalition called for abstention in Sunday’s presidential election, college student Ana Romano had already decided not to vote.
Israel says Hamas curbed Gaza protests after Egyptian warning
GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Palestinian protests on the Gaza-Israel border have dropped off over the past two days, amid reports that Egyptian officials intervened to restore calm after dozens of Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire.
EU leaders explore ways to save Iran economic ties from U.S. sanctions
SOFIA (Reuters) – European Union leaders will explore options on Wednesday for keeping the Iran nuclear deal alive and shielding their reviving economic cooperation with Tehran after U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew from the pact.
Britain’s Labour tries to force PM May’s hand on customs proposals
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s opposition Labour Party will try to force Prime Minister Theresa May’s government on Wednesday to reveal details of its two customs proposals in Brexit talks, capitalizing on a row that is dividing her ministers.
Merkel defends nuclear deal, Iran says won’t ‘surrender’ to U.S.
LONDON (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel pushed back on Wednesday against Washington’s rejection of the Iran nuclear deal, saying the accord helped outside powers worried about Tehran’s regional role to pursue their concerns with the Islamic …
Merkel backs Iran deal, cautious on euro zone reform
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s Angela Merkel on Wednesday defended the Iran nuclear deal following its rejection by Washington, arguing the pact is the best way to tackle concerns about Tehran’s role in Syria and its ballistic missile program.
