Lebanese bank employee union calls strike over safety concerns
A Lebanese bank employees’ union called on bank staff to go on strike from Tuesday because of safety concerns, the president of the Federation of Syndicates of Banks Employees said.
Key Syrian White Helmets backer found dead in Istanbul: diplomat
The founder of an organization that trained the Syrian “White Helmets” emergency response group has died in Istanbul, his neighbor and a diplomat said on Monday.
Spain’s Ciudadanos leader steps down after heavy election losses: El Mundo
The leader of Spain’s Ciudadanos, Albert Rivera, on Monday stepped down as party president after the centre-right party saw its result collapse in a repeat parliamentary election, El Mundo newspaper said, citing sources.
Gambia files Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar at World Court: justice minister
Gambia said on Monday it had filed a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against its Rohingya Muslim minority, drawing praise from human rights groups and Rohingya activists.
Police shooting rattles Hong Kong markets, investors count on Alibaba listing
Hong Kong’s share index lost almost 3% as unrest in the Asian financial hub worsened on Monday, with police firing live rounds at anti-government protesters on the eastern side of island and firing tear gas at protesters in the Central business distric…
Austrian conservative leader Kurz backs coalition talks with Greens
Austrian conservative leader Sebastian Kurz said on Monday he plans to hold formal coalition talks with the Greens, but warned that a deal bringing the left-wing party into government for the first time was uncertain and would require unusual creativit…
‘Shadow of history’: As Peronism returns, Argentine play explores its darker roots
Gonzalo Demaría is fascinated by the “ghosts” of Argentina’s past, in particular the roots of Peronism, the most influential political movement dating back to Juan Peron and his wife Eva Peron that is now set for a return to power.
U.S. aviation authority downgrades Malaysia’s air safety rating: sources
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has downgraded Malaysia’s air safety rating, restricting the country’s airlines from adding flights to the United States, four sources familiar with the matter and a U.S. government official told Reuters o…
Cambodian opposition leader meets U.S., French envoys after house arrest lifted
Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha met the French and U.S. ambassadors on Monday after his house arrest was lifted, although he remains charged with treason and is banned from politics and leaving the country.
German pensions deal shows coalition is working: ruling parties
A deal on a higher basic pension for low-income workers that Germany’s ruling parties clinched on Sunday shows their alliance can deliver results and should carry on governing, senior officials from both camps said.
