British PM May to reject Scottish referendum demand: Times newspaper
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Theresa May is preparing to reject Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s demand for an independence referendum on the eve of the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union, the Times newspaper reported.
UK government wins parliament’s approval for Article 50 legislation
LONDON (Reuters) – The British government won final approval from parliament on Monday for legislation giving Prime Minister Theresa May the power to trigger the country’s exit from the European Union.
Syrian opposition says won’t attend Astana talks
AMMAN (Reuters) – The Syrian opposition will not attend peace talks due to start on Tuesday in the Kazakh capital Astana, blaming Russia’s unwillingness to end air strikes against civilians in rebel-held areas and its failure to put pressure on the Syr…
Merkel postpones trip to meet Trump due to winter storm
BERLIN (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was already on her way to the airport on Monday to fly to Washington for her first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump when he rang her to postpone the trip due to the approach of a winte…
Residents inspect damage after wildfires reach Chile coast resort
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Chileans began to return to their homes in the beach resort of Vina del Mar on Monday after wildfires over the weekend reached the city’s suburbs, burning houses and knocking out power.
UK PM May’s hand moves closer to Brexit trigger
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Theresa May cleared the final hurdle standing between her and the start of Brexit negotiations on Monday after parliament passed legislation giving her the power to start the EU exit process.
Turkey backed rebels take some towns near Syria’s Manbij, Erdogan says
ANKARA (Reuters) – Syrian rebels backed by Turkish forces have taken some towns near northern Syria’s Manbij, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, marking their latest advance against Islamic State militants south of Turkey’s border.
Dutch conservatives, nationalists big winners from Turkey row: poll
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Dutch conservative and nationalist parties could gain an extra five seats between them following the diplomatic row and weekend rioting over a Turkish minister’s attempt to hold a political rally in Rotterdam, a snap poll publishe…
WFP head says ‘race against time’ under way to prevent Yemen famine
AMMAN (Reuters) – Aid workers are in a “race against time” to prevent famine threatening millions of people in Yemen, a senior U.N. official said in Monday.
Merkel meets Trump in clash of style and substance
BERLIN (Reuters) – She is controlled and cautious, a physicist from East Germany who takes her time making decisions and has never relished the attention that comes from being Europe’s most powerful leader.
