Vietnam arrests two people, questioning others over UK truck deaths: statement
Police in Vietnam arrested two people and summoned others for questioning on Friday on suspicion of involvement in the deaths of 39 people whose bodies were found in the back of a truck in Britain last week, authorities said.
Brexit Party’s Farage set to fight every seat in poll battle against PM Johnson
Nigel Farage opened his election campaign on Friday by telling Prime Minister Boris Johnson that his Brexit Party will contest every seat in Britain unless he ditches his EU divorce deal and agrees to an electoral alliance of Brexit-supporting parties….
Voting for Nigel Farage will not get Brexit done: Conservative Party
Britain’s ruling Conservatives warned on Friday that voting for the rival Brexit Party could prevent Britain from leaving the EU and could put left-wing Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn into power at an upcoming election.
Lebanese banks re-open, customers encounter curbs on some transfers
Lebanese banks opened on Friday for the first time in two weeks after protests that prompted the prime minister’s resignation, with queues building and customers encountering new curbs on transfers abroad and withdrawals from U.S. dollar accounts.
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.
