Turkey, Russia agree on Syrian Kurdish YPG withdrawal, joint patrols: Erdogan
Turkey and Russia have agreed that the Kurdish YPG militia in Syria will withdraw to beyond 30 km (19 miles) from the Turkish border and will also leave the towns of Tel Rifaat and Manbij, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday.
Brexit clarity could help revive talks on Northern Ireland government: Sinn Fein
Clarity on Brexit could open the way for Northern Ireland’s feuding parties to engage in detailed talks aimed at reviving its power-sharing government, the deputy leader of the Irish nationalist Sinn Fein party said on Tuesday.
Turkey, Russia reached deal for ‘terror-free safe zone’: Turkish official
Turkey reached an “excellent” agreement with Russia to establish a “terror-free safe zone” in northern Syria, a senior Turkish official said on Tuesday after President Tayyip Erdogan met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi.
UK Labour Party says open to discussing different timetable for Brexit law
Britain’s opposition Labour Party said on Tuesday it was open to finding a compromise on the timetable for passing Brexit legislation through parliament, having rejected Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s proposal to fast-track the exit bill.
Canada NDP leader says Trudeau must respect realities of minority government
The leader of Canada’s left-wing New Democratic Party outlined his priority social issues including housing and healthcare on Tuesday, and said he hopes Prime Minister Justin Trudeau respects that he will need to work with other parties.
Botswana votes in first real challenge to ruling party
Botswana voted on Wednesday in a general election that is expected to provide the first genuine challenge to the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) in its five decades of dominance over southern Africa’s wealthiest and most stable nation.
France gives tentative nod to Lebanese government over reforms
France said on Tuesday that it was encouraging the Lebanese government to push ahead with the necessary reforms to restore the economy and that it remained committed to putting into action decisions made at a donor’s conference last year.
Israel’s Netanyahu down but not out after failing to form government
For the first time in a decade, someone other than Benjamin Netanyahu will be asked to form a government in Israel.
Brazil pension reform poised for final approval, stocks hit record high
Brazil’s Senate Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee on Tuesday approved the text of a pension reform bill, paving the way for a second and final plenary vote later in the day that will finally enact the landmark bill into law.
South African airlines ground flights after faults found at SAA maintenance unit
South African Airways (SAA) and other carriers grounded aircraft and canceled domestic flights on Tuesday after South Africa’s aviation regulator instructed the loss-making state airline to address problems at its maintenance unit.
