Portugal probes Angola leaks as Eurobic bank distances itself from dos Santos
Portuguese authorities said on Monday they had started investigating media reports concerning Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos, while a small bank said it had decided to put an end to commercial relationships with entities she controls.
Spain PM Sanchez to meet with Catalan leader Torra first week of February
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday he plans to meet with the leader of Catalonia region Quim Torra during the first week of February in as a first step to fulfill a pledge he made to get the support of a separatist party in Parliament….
Three rockets fall inside Baghdad’s Green Zone, no casualties: sources
Three Katyusha rockets fell on Tuesday inside Baghdad’s Green Zone which houses government buildings and foreign missions, Iraqi police sources told Reuters.
Blast heard in Iraqi capital Baghdad, cause unknown: Reuters witness
Two blasts were heard in Baghdad on Tuesday, Reuters witnesses said. It was not immediately possible to confirm the causes or locations.
Four die as storm sweeps across Spain
Four people have died in strong winds, heavy snowfall and low temperatures as Storm Gloria swept across Spain on Sunday and Monday, officials said.
Macron and Trump declare a truce in digital tax dispute
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he had a “great discussion” with U.S. President Donald Trump over a digital tax planned by Paris and said the two countries would work together to avoid a rise in tariffs.
Tunisian president chooses former finance minister to be PM
Tunisian President Kais Saied on Monday designated Elyes Fakhfakh as prime minister, a presidency statement said, after the fractured parliament this month rejected a government proposed by an earlier nominee to the post.
Macron and Trump declare a truce on digital tax dispute
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he had a “great discussion” with U.S. President Donald Trump over a digital tax planned by Paris and said the two countries would work together to avoid a rise in tariffs.
Pompeo says more U.S. action coming to support Venezuelan opposition leader
There will be more action by the United States to support Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday, after meeting with Guaido on the sidelines of a regional conference in Bogota.
White House unveils list of leaders to meet with President Trump at forum in Davos
President Donald Trump will hold a series of meetings with various world leaders when he heads to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland this week, the White House said.
