Britain’s new concessions are not enough, EU leaders tell May
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union leaders welcomed a proposal by British Prime Minister Theresa May aimed at unblocking Brexit talks, but said concessions to ease the fears of EU citizens living in Britain were not enough.
Germany’s FDP, Greens try to find common ground at first talks
BERLIN (Reuters) – A first meeting between Germany’s pro-business Free Democrats (FDP) and the Greens about joining a coalition led by conservative Chancellor Angela Merkel focused on finding out common points of agreement, FDP General Secretary Nicola…
Criticized for Egypt ties, France to raise human rights with al-Sisi
PARIS (Reuters) – President Emmanuel Macron, conscious of criticism of France’s policy on Egypt, will raise his concerns over human rights when he meets Egyptian leader Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Paris next week, his office said on Thursday.
Britain’s May urges EU to break deadlock in Brexit talks
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Prime Minister Theresa May urged the European Union on Thursday to break the deadlock and move forward with Brexit talks, asking the bloc’s leaders to respond with “urgency” on easing the fears of their citizens living in Britain.
Iran’s Guards say missile programme will accelerate despite pressure
ANKARA (Reuters) – Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) said on Thursday its ballistic missile programme would accelerate despite U.S. and European Union pressure to suspend it, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.
Iranian general, Assad discuss joint military strategy: report
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Iran’s military chief met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday during a visit to Damascus to set out a joint military strategy, Syria’s state news agency reported, a sign of deepening Iranian influence that has alarmed I…
Britain’s May urges EU for break deadlock in Brexit talks
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Prime Minister Theresa May urged the European Union on Thursday to break the deadlock and move forward with Brexit talks, asking the bloc’s leaders to respond with “urgency” on easing the fears of their citizens living in Britain.
100,000 Kurds flee Kirkuk since Iraqi army takeover: Kurdish officials
ERBIL, Iraq/BAGHDAD (Reuters) – About 100,000 Kurds have fled the Kirkuk region for fear of persecution since Iraqi armed forces retook disputed territory after a Kurdish independence vote rejected by Baghdad, Kurdish officials said on Thursday.
Pakistani anti-corruption court indicts ousted PM Sharif
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – A Pakistani anti-corruption court on Thursday indicted ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter over allegations linked to ownership of London properties, opening a trial that could see the former leader jailed.
France criticizes Russian stance on Syria toxic gas probe
PARIS (Reuters) – France criticized Russia on Thursday for calling into question an international inquiry into who is to blame for chemical weapons attacks in Syria.
