Macron to discuss Ukraine with Putin, Merkel and Poroshenko
PARIS (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron will call the leaders of Russia, Germany and Ukraine on Monday to discuss the conflict in eastern Ukraine, his office said in a statement, as world powers step up efforts to try to end the violence in …
Iran announces new missile production line: state media
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Iran announced the launch of a new missile production line on Saturday, according to state media, against a backdrop of tension between the United States and Tehran.
Thousands dance through Berlin to promote gay and lesbian rights
BERLIN (Reuters) – Thousands of revelers danced through the streets of Berlin on Saturday, many of them waving rainbow-colored flags, as they promoted lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights in a Christopher Street Day parade.
Backing Qatar, Erdogan may have little room to maneuver in Gulf visit
ISTANBUL/ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan heads to the Gulf this weekend in an attempt to patch up the rift between Qatar and its neighbors, but the firm Qatari ally may find himself with little room to maneuver as a mediator.
Gendarmes in Ivory Coast repel raid as international event opens
ABIDJAN (Reuters) – Gendarmes in Ivory Coast fought off an overnight attack on their base north of the main city of Abidjan, a security spokesman said on Saturday as thousands of people arrived in the country for an international sports and cultural ev…
Syrian army declares cessation of hostilities east of capital: state TV
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The Syrian military declared a cessation of hostilities on Saturday in the rebel-controlled Eastern Ghouta region near the capital, state television reported.
Four German women who joined Islamic State detained in Iraq: report
BERLIN (Reuters) – Four German women, including a 16-year-old girl, who joined Islamic State in recent years are being held in an Iraqi prison and receiving consular assistance, Der Spiegel magazine reported on Saturday.
Polish government presses on with court overhaul as criticism grows
WARSAW (Reuters) – Poland’s ruling party on Saturday dismissed growing concern from key allies including the EU and United States and protests at home by approving an overhaul of the Supreme Court that critics say will undermine judicial independence.
Hungarian PM offers support to Poland in row with EU
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Saturday that Budapest would defend Poland as the European Union threatens Warsaw with sanctions over its plans to extend government control over its courts.
Britain’s May to stay as PM until at least 2020, close ally predicts
LONDON (Reuters) – British transport minister Chris Grayling, one of Prime Minister Theresa May’s closest cabinet colleagues, has predicted she will remain in the job until at least 2020 and could even fight another national election.
