Romania’s PM resigns after losing party’s backing
BUCHAREST (Reuters) – Romania’s Prime Minister Mihai Tudose resigned on Monday after his Social Democrat Party (PSD) withdrew backing for him in an overwhelming vote, becoming the second premier to be ousted in seven months.
North Korea meeting to stress importance of sanctions: Canada
VANCOUVER (Reuters) – A summit on curbing North Korea’s nuclear ambitions will focus in part on how to ensure countries fully implement all the sanctions imposed on the reclusive state, a Canadian government source said on Monday.
Romania’s PM resigns after Social Democrats withdraw backing
BUCHAREST (Reuters) – Romania’s Prime Minister Mihai Tudose resigned on Monday after his Social Democrat Party (PSD) leaders withdrew backing for him in an overwhelming vote, making him the second premier ousted by the party in less than seven months.
Twenty dead as clashes shut airport in Libyan capital
TRIPOLI/TUNIS (Reuters) – Fierce clashes broke out in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Monday, killing at least 20 people and shutting the airport during what the government said was a failed attempt to spring militants from a nearby prison.
Greek parliament approves more bailout reforms despite protests
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece’s parliament on Monday passed a swathe of reforms demanded by international lenders in exchange for fresh bailout funds, a success for the government but a blow to thousands of people protesting outside.
Trump thanks Qatar for efforts to combat terrorism
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday thanked the ruler of Qatar for “action to counter terrorism and extremism in all forms,” the White House said in a statement that suggested a warming of ties between the two countries.
UAE says Qatari jet fighters intercepted civilian flights
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates said on Monday Qatari air force jets had twice intercepted its civilian aircraft during routine flights to Bahrain, but Qatar called the claim “completely untrue”.
Openness or protection? Czechs’ choice echoes EU, U.S. votes
PRAGUE (Reuters) – Czechs, like fellow voters from Europe to the United States, must weigh promises of a more outward-looking society against protection from the uncertainties of the global economy and immigration when they elect their president later …
Top U.S. general says ‘not giving up’ on Pakistan ties
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The top U.S. military officer, Marine General Joseph Dunford, said on Monday he was committed to the U.S.-Pakistan relationship, which has been strained in recent weeks as Washington piles pressure on Islamabad to crack down on mil…
Bahrain court upholds jail sentence against rights activist Rajab
DUBAI (Reuters) – Bahrain’s top court on Monday upheld a two-year prison sentence imposed last year by a lower tribunal on rights campaigner Nabeel Rajab over comments he was alleged to have made to journalists, a rights group said.
