Procedure to extradite Ukraine’s Savchenko from Russia started: RIA
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A procedure to extradite jailed Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko from Russia has been started, RIA news agency quoted her lawyer as saying on Wednesday.
German government gives no answers for spy chief’s exit
BERLIN (Reuters) – Angela Merkel’s government refused on Wednesday to explain the sudden removal of Germany’s spy chief, a surprise move which catapulted the BND intelligence service back into the headlines after a series of scandals that embarrassed t…
Jakarta to sink without scandal-mired construction project, says president
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Wednesday that large parts of the nation’s capital will sink below sea level if a $40 billion construction project, mired by accusations of corruption, does not go ahead.
Iraqi army makes modest advance south of Mosul
MAKHMOUR, Iraq (Reuters) – Iraqis armed forces backed by U.S.-led coalition air power captured a village in Nineveh province from Islamic State on Wednesday, the first advance on the northern front since the offensive was paused three weeks ago.
Catalonia to stick to independence road map despite Spanish stalemate
LONDON (Reuters) – Catalonia will stick to its timetable for independence from Spain despite the national political stalemate and the Madrid government’s refusal to negotiate, the region’s foreign policy chief said on Wednesday.
Foes begin drive to recall Venezuela leader amid unrest
CARACAS/MARACAIBO (Reuters) – Venezuela’s opposition began a signature drive on Wednesday seeking a referendum to remove President Nicolas Maduro as sporadic looting and protests over the economic crisis were reported.
Austrian parliament passes package on tougher asylum rules
VIENNA (Reuters) – Austria’s parliament on Wednesday passed a legislative package paving the way for tougher asylum measures, including an accelerated process for assessing potential asylum claims under which migrants could be turned away at the border…
Syrian Kurdish leader sees Turkish hand in border closure
BEIRUT/AMUDA, Syria (Reuters) – The Kurdish government in Iraq has dealt a blow to Kurdish-controlled areas of northern Syria by keeping the border closed for more than one month, an economic and political setback for the Syrian region as it plans for …
Venezuela economic crisis means fewer meals, more starch
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s soaring prices and chronic shortages have left 65-year-old homemaker Alida Gonzalez struggling to put meals on the table.
Turkish businessman pleads not guilty to U.S. charges over Iran sanctions
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A Turkish businessman pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges that he and others conspired to conduct hundreds of millions of dollars in financial transactions for the Iranian government or other entities to evade U.S. sanctions…
