Indonesia president says no plan to drop controversial anti-graft bill
Indonesian President Joko Widodo said on Friday he had no plan to revoke a new law that critics fear could curb the powers of the country’s anti-corruption agency and that has triggered nationwide demonstrations.
Trump may read summary of Ukraine call in ‘fireside chat’: interview
“READ THE TRANSCRIPT!” U.S. President Donald Trump exhorts regularly on Twitter, referring to a telephone call with Ukraine’s president that led to an impeachment inquiry. Now he is threatening to do just that – on live television.
Ukraine foreign minister: four-way peace talks date depends on Russian side
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko said on Friday that the timing of a four-way summit on the conflict in the country’s east with Russia, France and Germany depends on Russia.
Itchy eyes, sore throat but Bangladesh OK with Delhi air
Delhi’s air pollution has left several Bangladesh players with sore throats and itchy eyes but coach Russell Domingo dismissed any health concerns and said they were focused on giving a good account of themselves in Sunday’s Twenty20 match against Indi…
Brexit Party tells PM Johnson drop Brexit deal or we contest every seat
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage warned British Prime Minister Boris Johnson he must drop his Brexit deal or he will put up candidates in every seat in Britain in the upcoming general election.
Germany, India sign wide-ranging agreements to deepen bilateral ties
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed wide-ranging agreements in New Delhi on Friday to deepen strategic cooperation and exchanged notes on ways to boost bilateral trade.
Iraqis pour into streets for biggest protest day since Saddam
Tens of thousands of Iraqis thronged central Baghdad on Friday demanding the root-and-branch downfall of the political elite in the biggest day of mass anti-government demonstrations since the fall of Saddam Hussein.
Family of Pakistan train fire victims struggle to identify loved ones
Relatives of victims of a Pakistani train fire that killed 74 people struggled on Friday to identify their loved ones, with dozens of people burned beyond recognition and needing DNA testing to determine who they are, an official said.
UK police appeal for two brothers from Northern Ireland to hand themselves in over truck deaths
British police, investigating deaths of 39 people found dead in the back of a truck near London last week, appealed to two brothers from Northern Ireland to hand themselves in to detectives.
Russia accuses NATO of stirring up tensions over Ukraine: TASS
Russia’s foreign ministry accused NATO on Friday of fuelling tensions over Ukraine and said the alliance’s military support for the country was creating divisions inside it, the TASS news agency reported.
