North Macedonian PM says disappointed by EU but still committed
North Macedonia is disappointed by the failure of the European Union to open accession talks, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said on Thursday, but his country was still committed to joining the bloc.
Kenya, Somalia agree to restore ties after spat over oil rights
Kenya and Somalia agreed to restore ties on Thursday after a months-long spat over oil rights that led the neighbors to halt the issuance of visas on arrival for each other’s citizens.
Chile finance minister warns of job losses, rising fuel costs amid unrest: reports
Chile’s finance minister warned as many as 300,000 jobs could be lost as the impacts of weeks of rioting hammer one of Latin America’s strongest economies, according to a report in business journal Diario Financiero.
EU launches case against UK for failing to name new commissioner
The European Union’s executive launched a legal case on Thursday against Britain for failing to name a representative for the new European Commission that is due to take over from Dec. 1.
Istanbul mayor seeks to bond with investors on London charm offensive
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a political opponent of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, said on Thursday he was on a mission in London to allay investor concerns over negative headlines about Turkey and predicted its economic woes were temporary.
Eastern Libya authorities stop plane from rival territory
Eastern Libyan authorities forced a civilian flight to land for security checks soon after it had taken off from a city controlled by their rivals in the Tripoli government on Thursday, authorities said.
EU assembly holds up Hungarian nominee for commissioner, Brexit muddies waters
The European Commission launched a legal case against Britain on Thursday after London, in the throes of a Brexit-focused election campaign, served notice it would not name its representative to the European Union’s new executive body.
Farage says Brexit Party candidates under massive pressure to quit election
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage said on Thursday that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party was using an array of “disgraceful” tactics to try to prevent his candidates from standing in the Dec. 12 election.
BRICS nations vow to stand up to unilateral protectionism
The BRICS nations of leading emerging economies warned on Thursday that trade tensions and policy uncertainty are undermining confidence in international commerce, investment and economic growth.
Exclusive: Brazil prosecutors push soy, cattle moratorium to protect natives
In a part of Brazil plagued by land conflicts and violence against indigenous tribes, prosecutors say they are pushing major grains traders and meatpackers to stop buying from farmers and ranchers charged with crimes against natives.
