Finland withdraws emergency powers act as virus spread slows
Finland is withdrawing the emergency powers act that parliament adopted in March to tackle the coronavirus as the infection rate has slowed and exceptional measures are no longer needed, the prime minister said on Monday.
Crowds gather for coronavirus tests in Beijing amid new outbreak
On a sweltering Beijing afternoon, police vehicles blocked roads near the Guangan Sports Center complex and security guards warned the public to stay clear as residents filed in for testing amid the city’s COVID-19 outbreak.
Irish parties reach deal on new government but it needs ratification
Ireland’s Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and Green parties struck a deal to form a new coalition government on Monday that if ratified by members will end a months-long stalemate and is expected to make Fianna Fail leader Micheál Martin prime minister.
Turkey says no issues with Russia on Libya after talks delayed
There are no technical disagreements between Turkey and Russia on issues regarding the conflict in Libya, and the two states will continue jointly pursuing a lasting ceasefire there, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusolgu said on Monday.
Thai PM warns against criticism of the monarchy
Thailand’s prime minister on Monday warned political activists not to criticize the monarchy, saying doing so could damage their job prospects even though the king had asked him not to make prosecutions under a law protecting the royal family.
U.S. fighter plane crashes off English coast, pilot missing
A U.S. fighter plane crashed off the coast of northeast England on Monday, sparking a search and rescue operation for the pilot in the North Sea.
Siege of Libya’s Sirte behind Turkey-Russia talks delay: Turkish official
Russia and Turkey postponed talks on Libya due to discord over the Ankara-backed Tripoli government’s push to retake the key coastal city of Sirte from Russian-backed eastern forces, a Turkish official said on Monday.
Nigerian doctors strike for better benefits during coronavirus crisis
Resident doctors in Nigerian public hospitals went on strike on Monday to demand better benefits, including the provision of more protective equipment, as they battle the coronavirus, the union said.
Sudan war crimes charges are untrue, suspect says
A Sudanese war crimes suspect said on Monday that charges mentioned on his arrest warrant are untrue, during an initial appearance at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
Kremlin says Russia will not tolerate unfriendly gestures amid Czech diplomacy row
The Kremlin on Monday said it would not tolerate unfriendly gestures, when asked about Moscow’s expulsion of two Czech diplomats, a reciprocal move in response to two of Russia’s diplomatic staff being expelled from Prague earlier in June.
