Syria to establish 15 posts along border with Turkey: Ifax
Syria’s government will establish 15 posts along its border with Turkey, the Interfax news agency reported on Wednesday, citing Russia’s Defence Ministry.
Brazil police target Techint in new phase of Car Wash probe
Brazilian police conducted raids on Wednesday in a new phase of the sweeping “Car Wash” corruption probe targeting alleged bribery by Italo-Argentine group Techint to secure contracts from state-run oil firm Petroleo Brasileiro SA.
EU lawmakers reject Turkey’s ‘safe zone’ in Syria, eye sanctions steps
European Union lawmakers on Wednesday condemned Turkey’s offensive to carve out a “safe zone” in northeast Syria and prepared the way for new EU financial sanctions against Ankara.
Belgian Paralympian dies by euthanasia aged 40
Belgian Paralympian Marieke Vervoort died by euthanasia on Tuesday aged 40 after a battle with an incurable and degenerative spinal condition which she described after winning her medals as becoming harder and harder to bear.
Brexit ball back in EU court, offer of three-month delay likely
EU leaders will consider Britain’s request for a Brexit delay on Wednesday, and are likely to move quickly to extend the Oct. 31 deadline, with officials expecting a three month postponement that could be cut short if Britain passes legislation sooner….
UK PM Johnson calls on Corbyn to explain how he will get Brexit done
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn on Wednesday to explain how he would get Brexit done, repeating his disappointment that parliament had rejected his timetable while voting in favor of his deal.
Bolivia’s Morales claims election victory, blasts opposition ‘coup’
Bolivian leader Evo Morales repeated his claim that he had won victory in a presidential election and railed against the opposition for trying to orchestrate a “coup” after mass protests claiming the vote was being rigged.
Ireland to investigate if truck where bodies found passed through country
Irish authorities will carry out any investigations necessary if it is established that the truck in which the bodies of 39 people were found near London on Wednesday passed through Ireland, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said.
Thai king fires palace officials for ‘extremely evil’ conduct
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has dismissed six palace officials for “extremely evil” conduct, a palace announcement said on Wednesday, in a shake-up that come days after the sacking of the king’s royal consort.
After PM meeting, UK Conservative source says Labour’s Corbyn just wants Brexit delay
British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn “made clear he has no policy except more delays”, a Conservative Party source said on Wednesday, describing a meeting between the opposition leader and Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
