Power imbalance in new Austrian coalition shows as deal is unveiled
The dominant position of Austrian conservatives led by Sebastian Kurz in their new governing alliance with the Greens was clear on Thursday as they presented a coalition deal heavy on law-and order measures that will displease the Greens’ base.
Ethiopia relaxes curbs on political gatherings with new anti-terror law
Ethiopia’s parliament on Thursday passed an anti-terrorism law that relaxed restrictions on political gatherings, broadening reforms introduced under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
Turkish parliament passes Libya deployment bill, but troops unlikely for now
Turkey’s parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a bill that allows troops to be deployed in Libya, in a move that paves the way for further military cooperation between Ankara and Tripoli but is unlikely to put boots on the ground immediately.
Factbox: Highlights of Austrian conservative-Greens coalition deal
Austrian conservative leader Sebastian Kurz has struck a coalition deal with the Greens to ensure his return to power and bring the left-wing party into government for the first time.
UAE fund allocates $200 million to support economic projects in Pakistan: WAM
The de facto United Arab Emirates ruler, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, instructed the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development to allocate $200 million to support small and medium economic projects in Pakistan, state news a…
Brussels court suspends extradition of ex-Catalan leader Puigdemont
A Brussels court has suspended the extradition of former Catalan pro-independence leader Carles Puigdemont, his lawyer said on Thursday.
Opposition website says at least 631 killed in Iran unrest
An opposition website said on Thursday that at least 631 people had been killed in Iran during unrest that broke out in November.
Algeria releases protest detainees
Algeria released a prominent opposition activist on Thursday after freeing dozens of other people in recent days who were jailed during 10 months of mass protests.
Austrian coalition deal includes corporate tax rate cut to 21%: Kurz
The Austrian coalition deal struck between conservatives led by Sebastian Kurz and the Greens includes cutting the corporate tax rate to 21% from 25%, Kurz said on Thursday.
Turkey says Trump, Erdogan discussed Libya in phone call
U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the situation in Libya with his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan in a phone call on Thursday, Turkey’s presidency said less than an hour after Ankara passed a bill allowing troop deployment to Tripoli.
