‘Speed up’ Brexit talks, EU demands as draft treaty published
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union’s Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier called on London to “pick up the pace” of talks if it wants a deal this year on a draft treaty published on Wednesday, which also provoked anger in Northern Ireland.
Egypt’s prosecutor urges action against ‘false news’
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s public prosecutor has told state prosecutors to take legal action against media outlets found to be publishing “false news, statements and rumors,” he said in a statement on Wednesday.
An economy in ruins leaves Gazans with hard choices
GAZA (Reuters) – The man who makes crisps, chocolate and vanilla snacks for Gaza had just finished explaining how his business was going through the worst economic crisis of his life when the lights went out, shutting down his factory. Again.
Philippines’ Duterte says he’s tired, old, wants to cede power early
MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday sought to dispel concerns he will cling to power and become a dictator, saying he wants to achieve his goal of introducing federalism so that he can finish his term early.
U.S. tourist arrested in Cambodia accused of killing masseuse
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) – Cambodian police arrested a 24-year-old American tourist on Wednesday on suspicion of killing a masseuse by slitting her throat, police said.
Irish PM says up to UK and DUP to detail alternative border proposals
DUBLIN (Reuters) – The British government and its Northern Irish allies must now spell out alternative proposals if they do not wish to trigger a backstop agreement that would avoid a hard border with customs checks, Ireland’s prime minister said on We…
Nigeria’s ruling party endorses Buhari for second term: sources
ABUJA (Reuters) – The national executive committee of Nigeria’s ruling party has endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari to seek a second term in an election next year, two senior party sources told Reuters on Wednesday.
Saudi Crown Prince expected to visit U.S. March 19-22: source
RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is expected to travel to the United States for a short visit from March 19 to 22, a Saudi government source said on Wednesday.
Exclusive: Xi confidant set to become China’s new spy master – sources
BEIJING (Reuters) – A vice minister of public security, a close confidant of President Xi Jinping, is tipped to take over as China’s spy master, five sources said, as the country looks to clean up its security apparatus and plug intelligence gaps.
Taiwan warns its firms to be wary as China grants greater access
TAIPEI/BEIJING (Reuters) – Taiwan on Wednesday warned its companies and people to exercise caution and not rush to China’s embrace after Beijing released new measures meant to further ease investment by Taiwan firms.
