Queen Elizabeth sets out PM Johnson’s October 31 Brexit priority
Queen Elizabeth set out Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s agenda for his government on Monday, including an Oct. 31 Brexit, a new deal with the European Union, and a host of domestic policies designed to win over voters ahead of an expected election.
Russia-backed Syrian forces enter Kurdish-held region amid U.S. retreat
Russia-backed Syrian forces wasted no time in taking advantage of an abrupt U.S. retreat from Syria on Monday, deploying deep inside Kurdish-held territory south of the Turkish frontier less than 24 hours after Washington announced a full withdrawal.
Unveiling UK government plan, Queen Elizabeth says priority is to exit EU on October 31
The priority of Britain’s government is to leave the European Union on Oct. 31, Queen Elizabeth said on Monday, setting out Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s program for a country deeply divided over Brexit.
Brexit hangs in the balance as EU doubts a deal this week
A deal to smooth Britain’s departure from the European Union hung in the balance on Monday after diplomats indicated the bloc wanted more concessions from Prime Minister Boris Johnson and said a full agreement was unlikely this week.
UK can afford to spend more on economy: government
Britain has a strong fiscal position and, with borrowing costs at a record low, it can afford to spend more to help its economy grow, the government said on Monday.
Factbox: UK government sets out priorities in Queen’s speech
Britain’s government set out its agenda in a Queen’s Speech on Monday, reaffirming its commitment to leaving the European Union on Oct. 31 and boosting spending on police, education and health before a widely expected election.
Tunisian radio stations: French citizen killed in stabbing
Two Tunisian radio stations reported on Monday that a French citizen was killed and a soldier injured in a stabbing incident in the city of Bizerte in northern Tunisia earlier on Monday.
NATO’s Stoltenberg defends approach to Turkey’s Syria offensive
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday defended his stance on Turkey’s military operation against Kurdish militants in northeastern Syria, saying that the military alliance should not lose its unity in the fight against Islamic State.
Catalan regional leader demands amnesty for convicted separatists
The leader of the Spanish region of Catalonia demanded amnesty for separatist leaders convicted by the Supreme Court on Monday for their roles in a failed bid to declare independence from Spain in 2017.
Still a lot of Brexit work to do, says UK PM Johnson’s spokesman
Talks with the European Union to strike a divorce deal remain constructive but there is still a lot of work to do, British Prime Minister’s Boris Johnson said on Monday.
