Poland’s top court says suspended judge can resume work
A Polish judge suspended for questioning the ruling party’s judicial reforms may return to work, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday, in a case that brought thousands of protesters onto the streets in a show of solidarity.
U.S. asks Russia to free incarcerated ex-Marine Paul Whelan
A senior U.S. diplomat on Monday called for Russia to free Paul Whelan, a former Marine accused by Moscow of espionage, saying there was no evidence against him and he had committed no crime.
Protesters clash with police at key Paris rail terminal
Protesters scuffled with police at the Gare de Lyon station in Paris on Monday and union leaders threatened to ramp up action at oil facilities as a nationwide strike against government pension reforms went into a 19th day.
Bosnian lawmakers approve new government after 14-month deadlock
Bosnian lawmakers approved a new central government on Monday after a 14-month deadlock, opening the way for a resumption of reforms needed to become a candidate for EU membership and for talks on a new deal with the International Monetary Fund.
U.S. ‘smears’ of China affecting global stability, top Beijing diplomat says
U.S. trade, economic and scientific restrictions on China and “smears” against its sovereignty are impacting global stability and development, the Chinese government’s top diplomat said in comments published on Monday.
Modi’s party loses Indian state election amid protests over citizenship law
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party lost control of another state on Monday, adding to a string of electoral losses since last December amid protests that mark the biggest challenge to the Hindu-nationalist leader.
Russian envoy says terms agreed for new prisoner swap with Ukraine: RIA
An international working group on the conflict in eastern Ukraine has agreed terms for a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine, Boris Gryzlov, Russia’s envoy to the group, was cited by the RIA news agency as saying on Monday.
Pro-government group attacks rally demanding release of ‘illegally’ held Nigerians
Pro-government activists in Nigeria on Monday attacked civil society protesters who were demanding the release of people they say are illegally detained, a Reuters witness said.
China denies forced labor accusations after plea found in Christmas card
China dismissed accusations of forced labor at a Shanghai prison on Monday, a day after media reports that a message had been found in a Christmas card saying it had been packed by inmates.
Turkey says Saudi ruling on Khashoggi murder far from serving justice
Turkey said on Monday that Saudi Arabia’s decision to sentence five people to death and three more to jail terms for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi was far from serving justice, and repeated its call judicial cooperation with Saudi authoritie…
