Europol says 66 arrested in horsemeat scandal investigation
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Europol said on Sunday 66 people had been arrested for trading horsemeat unfit for human consumption and it had seized bank accounts, properties and luxury cars following an investigation into a food scandal that shocked European c…
EU officials seek sense of urgency as Brexit bargaining begins
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – EU officials hope the British government shows more urgency about a Brexit deal when its negotiators come to Brussels on Monday for a first full round of talks aimed at smoothing Britain’s departure.
Head of Libya’s U.N.-backed government calls for polls in March
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – The head of Libya’s U.N.-backed government has called for parliamentary and presidential elections in March 2018, although his proposals will likely have to compete with other Libyan and international efforts to bring an end to the …
UK government sees need for phased Brexit: finance minister
LONDON (Reuters) – Senior members of the government are becoming convinced of the need for a phased British departure from the European Union to help protect the economy, finance minister Philip Hammond said on Sunday.
Syrian state TV reports blast north of government-controlled Latakia
AMMAN (Reuters) – Syrian state television reported a “terrorist explosion” north of the government-held coastal city of Latakia on Sunday and cited reports of casualties.
China leadership contender under investigation: sources
BEIJING (Reuters) – A senior Chinese official who was considered a contender for top leadership has been put under investigation, three sources with ties to the leadership said, ahead of a Communist Party congress in the autumn where Xi Jinping will ce…
Win or lose, Austrian far right’s views have entered government
VIENNA (Reuters) – Even if Austria’s far-right party fails to enter government after Oct. 15 elections, its views on immigration already have.
Australia says MH17 perpetrators may be tried in absentia
SYDNEY (Reuters) – The perpetrators who brought down Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in July 2014, killing all 298 aboard, may be tried in absentia, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said on Sunday.
Message service Telegram to shut some public channels after Indonesia ban
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Encrypted messaging service Telegram will shut down “terrorist-related” public channels, its founder said on Sunday, after Indonesia’s government blocked access to the platform citing security concerns.
Papua New Guinea PM wins seat in general election as votes are tallied
SYDNEY (Reuters) – The prime minister of Papua New Guinea (PNG), Peter O’Neill, has won a fourth term in Parliament, but the South Pacific nation is still no clearer on who will lead it through a period of economic uncertainty.
