Macron urges greater euro zone convergence, presses Germany to act
PARIS (Reuters) – The European Union remains an incomplete project and will require changes to its treaties that bring greater convergence between euro zone member states, French President Emmanuel Macron said in comments published on Thursday.
Guatemala says ex-Mexican governor could be extradited within a week
GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) – Guatemala is ready to turn over to Mexico next week a former state governor wanted on charges of embezzlement and organized crime, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday, in a case that further tarnished the Mexican ruling p…
Britain takes step toward Brexit with repeal bill
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain published legislation on Thursday to sever political, financial and legal ties with the European Union, an important step toward Brexit but one which the opposition said it would challenge.
Exclusive: Russia appears to deliver more turbines to Crimea – Reuters witnesses
FEODOSIA, Crimea (Reuters) – Two more gas turbines appear to have been delivered to Russian-controlled Crimea, according to two Reuters reporters who saw the equipment at the port of Feodosia, potentially deepening a row over sanctions compliance in wh…
Suicide bomber kills and injures scores in Syria’s Idlib province
BEIRUT (Reuters) – A suicide bomber rammed a car laden with explosives into a gathering of jihadist rebels near the rebel-held northwestern Syrian city of Idlib on Wednesday, killing and injuring scores, rebel sources said.
Italy drafts contested code of conduct for NGO migrant boats
ROME (Reuters) – The Italian government, looking to stem a flow of migrants into the country, has drawn up a draft code of conduct for non-governmental organizations operating in the Mediterranean Sea, an official said on Wednesday.
U.S. confirms it has lifted laptop ban on EgyptAir flights
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said on Wednesday it has lifted a ban on state-owned EgyptAir passengers using laptops on U.S.-bound flights, leaving just two Middle Eastern airlines still under restrictions first impose…
Ex-Brazil President Lula sentenced to nearly 10 years for corruption
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Former Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a top contender to win next year’s presidential election, was convicted on corruption charges on Wednesday and sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison.
Mayor apologizes to Hamburg residents over G20 violence
BERLIN (Reuters) – The mayor of Hamburg, Olaf Scholz, apologized to his city’s residents on Wednesday over violence that marred a summit of world leaders from the G20 group of countries last week.
Saudi crown prince discusses defense ties with Turkish minister
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s defense minister, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, discussed military ties in a telephone call with his Turkish counterpart, Saudi state news agency SPA reported, after a new contingent of Turkish troops arrived in Qat…
