France’s Macron appoints Elysee secretary general, diplomatic advisor
PARIS (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Alexis Kohler on Sunday as secretary general of the Elysee palace, the most powerful role among presidential staff, while career diplomat Philippe Etienne was named as his top foreign policy …
Fimalac’s founder put under formal investigation in Fillon probe: source
PARIS (Reuters) – French billionaire Marc Ladreit de Lacharriere was put under formal investigation on Friday for alleged misuse of company funds in a case involving the wife of former prime minister Francois Fillon, a source close to the investigation…
Scotland needs choice on independence at end of Brexit: Sturgeon
LONDON (Reuters) – Scotland must have a choice on independence at the end of Britain’s divorce with the European Union when the exit terms are clear, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Sunday.
Macron’s win adds to Poland’s worries about its place in EU
WARSAW/BUDAPEST (Reuters) – While the election of Emmanuel Macron as French president with a vision of closer European Union integration was a relief to much of Europe, for Poland and Hungary it fanned fears of losing influence.
French PM to be appointed on Monday, new government on Tuesday: source
PARIS (Reuters) – France’s next prime minister will be appointed on Monday and the country’s new government on Tuesday, a source close to President-elect Emmanuel Macron told Reuters on Sunday.
Italy rescues migrants as calls mount to secure southern Libya
ROME (Reuters) – Rescuers saved 484 migrants from boats in the Mediterranean on Saturday and found the bodies of seven men who had died in the attempt to get to Europe, Italy’s coastguard said.
China, Philippines to start South China Sea talks this week: ambassador
BEIJING (Reuters) – China and the Philippines will start bilateral consultations on the disputed South China Sea this week, the Philippine ambassador to Beijing said, as Manila looks to ease tensions with Asia’s top economic power.
Nepal in talks with China to build $8 billion cross-border rail link: finance ministry official
BEIJING (Reuters) – Nepal is in talks with China to build a cross-border rail link that may cost up to $8 billion, and funding could be expected after Nepal formally signed up to Beijing’s Belt and Road initiative, a Nepali finance ministry official sa…
China pledges $124 billion for new Silk Road as champion of globalization
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged $124 billion on Sunday for his new Silk Road plan to forge a path of peace, inclusiveness and free trade, and called for the abandonment of old models based on rivalry and diplomatic power games….
Russia’s Putin says protectionism a threat to global economy
BEIJING (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that protectionism is a threat to the global economy.
