Russia’s Putin says no obstacles for Iran to join SCO
TASHKENT (Reuters) – There are no obstacles left for Iran to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a regional security and economic cooperation body led by China and Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
Hungary PM Orban says UK vote shows Brussels must listen to popular voice
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Britain’s vote to leave the European Union shows that Brussels must listen to the voice of the people and give proper answers to such pivotal issues as migration, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday.
Poland says EU concept needs rethinking after Brexit
WARSAW (Reuters) – Britain’s vote to leave the European Union is bad news for Europe and for Poland and it is a signal that some concepts of the block will have to be changed, Poland’s Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski said on Friday.
Our turn for a referendum, says French far right FN
PARIS (Reuters) – France’s far right National Front party called for a referendum on European Union membership in France on Friday as Britain voted to leave the bloc.
Finnish eurosceptics say respect Brexit vote, no time for Finland euro exit
HELSINKI (Reuters) – Finland’s foreign minister, eurosceptic Finns party leader Timo Soini, said one must respect the result of Britain’s EU referendum, adding that any “retaliation” in future negotiations between the EU and Britain must be ruled out.
Germany’s Steinmeier says Brexit vote marks a sad day for Europe
BERLIN (Reuters) – German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said on Friday that Britain’s vote to leave the European Union marked a sad day for Europe.
Australia PM sees uncertainty, instability as UK on brink of Brexit
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Friday he expects a period of uncertainty and some instability in global markets as Britain was on the verge of Brexit but the immediate impact on Australia will be limited.
Dutch anti-immigration leader Wilders calls for Dutch referendum on EU membership
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – Dutch anti-immigration leader Geert Wilders called on Friday for a referendum on the Netherlands’ membership in the European Union after Britain voted to leave the 28-member bloc.
China rejects bending rule for India to join nuclear club
SEOUL (Reuters) – China maintains its opposition to India joining a group of nations seeking to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons by controlling access to sensitive technology, said the head of the arms control department in China’s Foreign …
Mexican president vetoes package of anti-corruption bills
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on Thursday vetoed a package of anti-corruption bills, asking Congress to change a measure that would have forced people or firms who receive government funding to publicly disclose their ass…
