Venezuela’s Guaido to hold parliament session outside of congress after deputies attacked
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido will not hold a scheduled parliamentary session in the national congress on Wednesday, after armed civilians attacked a convoy carrying several of his allies to the parliament building.
France urges all sides to back Libya ceasefire ahead of Berlin conference
France’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that efforts by Russia to broker a ceasefire between warring factions in Libya had been inconclusive and urged all parties, including foreign backers, to support a ceasefire before key talks on Sunday.
Iran nuclear deal in serious danger, needs diplomatic solution: France
France’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that the Iran nuclear deal was in danger after repeated violations by Tehran, but added that a dispute mechanism triggered by France, Britain and Germany aimed to resolve the problems diplomatically.
War of attrition: how France’s Macron plans to grind down strikers
When French trade unions declared a nationwide strike to protest against planned pension reforms, Nicolas, a 34-year-old maintenance technician with the Paris metro, went on strike for three straight weeks. Then he went back to work.
Russian government resigns after Putin sets out constitutional shake-up
Russia’s government unexpectedly resigned on Wednesday after President Vladimir Putin proposed sweeping constitutional changes that could allow him to extend his rule.
‘Our historic duty’: Putin plans steps to boost Russia’s birth rate
President Vladimir Putin announced measures on Wednesday to boost Russia’s birth rate, describing them as vital to the country’s future though they are projected to cost at least $6.5 billion this year alone.
Turkey says Egyptian security forces raid news agency in Cairo
Turkey summoned a senior Egyptian diplomat on Wednesday to protest what it said was a raid by Egyptian security forces on the Cairo office of Turkey’s state-run news agency, in which four people were detained.
Amid fears of U.S. Africa pullout, French minister to travel to Washington
France’s Armed Forces Minister said on Wednesday she would travel to Washington in the coming days to discuss the United States’ military support to French forces in the Sahel region amid growing concern of a U.S. exit from the area.
Girl buried under Pakistan avalanche for 18 hours is found alive
A 12-year-old girl was found alive on Wednesday after being buried for 18 hours when an avalanche in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir engulfed the family house.
Pope names first woman to senior Vatican diplomatic post
Pope Francis on Wednesday named the first woman to hold a high-ranking post in the Secretariat of State, the male-dominated Vatican’s diplomatic and administrative nerve center.
