Explainer: Why the UK’s Brexit proposal falls short for the EU
Britain’s latest proposal for an agreement on the terms of its divorce from the European Union has been widely rebuffed in Brussels because it does not meet the objectives of the so-called Irish border backstop.
DUP deputy leader says Ireland reaction shows backstop a trap
The deputy leader of the Northern Irish party that supports Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative government on Thursday said the reaction of the Irish government to Britain’s Brexit proposals shows that ‘backstop’ was a trap.
Russia’s Medvedev visits Cuba in show of support amid U.S. hostility
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev kicked off an official two-day visit to Cuba on Thursday in a strong show of Russia’s support for the communist-run island as it faces escalating pressure from the United States and resulting fuel shortages.
A North Korean delegation has landed in Sweden for talks with U.S.: source
A North Korean delegation headed by the country’s chief nuclear negotiator Kim Myong Gil has landed in Stockholm, Sweden for denuclearization talks with the U.S., a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
One miner dead after quake at a Polish coal mine: spokesman
One miner died after an earthquake in the Bielszowice coal mine in southern Poland on Thursday, a spokesman for the mine owner PGG said.
Zelenskiy: Ukrainian candidates should take part in Donbass election
Ukraine’s president Vladimir Zelenskiy said on Thursday that candidates from Ukrainian political forces should take part in an election that will be held in eastern Ukraine, currently controlled by pro-Russian rebels.
Rise of Canada separatist leader poses electoral challenge for PM Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s bid to win re-election next month appeared increasingly uncertain on Thursday after a campaign debate that was dominated by a powerful regional opponent.
Death toll climbs in Iraq on third day of protests
Iraqi security forces opened fire on thousands of demonstrators who defied a curfew in Baghdad on Thursday and exchanged fire with gunmen in a southern city, killing two people on the third day of nationwide anti-government protests.
Netanyahu weighing Likud leadership election: party spokesman
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering a snap leadership vote in his Likud party, a spokesman said on Thursday, adding a new twist to Israeli politics after two deadlocked general elections this year.
Paris police HQ attacker recently converted to Islam: BFM TV
The police employee who killed four of his colleagues at the Paris police headquarters was a recent convert to Islam, French television BFM TV said on Thursday.
