Embattled South Korea justice minister resigns amid protests
South Korea’s recently appointed justice minister resigned on Monday saying a graft scandal swirling around his family had become a political burden for President Moon Jae-in’s government.
Climate change activists target London’s financial district
Climate change activists targeted London’s financial district on Monday blocking Bank junction, vowing a day of disruption for major institutions which they said were financing an environmental catastrophe.
Five associates of French police HQ attacker arrested: source
Five people associated with the man who carried out a deadly knife attack at the headquarters of the Paris police this month have been arrested, a source close to the investigation told Reuters on Monday, confirming earlier media reports.
Brexit deal can be done, but work still to do: Coveney
A deal between Britain and the European Union is possible, perhaps even this week, but there are still a lot of details to be worked out, Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said on Monday.
Syrian army deploys to town in country’s northeast after Kurdish deal
Syrian army troops entered the town of Tel Tamer in northeastern Syria, state media reported on Monday, after Damascus reached an agreement with the Kurdish-led forces controlling the region to deploy into the area to counter an attack by Turkey.
EU must consider Turkish arms embargo, call for end to Syria offensive: France
European Union foreign ministers must again condemn Turkey’s offensive in Syria, call for an arms embargo on Ankara and request that the United States hold a meeting of the coalition against Islamic State, France’s foreign minister said on Monday.
Kurdish official: deal with Damascus covers deployment, political talks later
A top Syrian Kurdish official said a “preliminary military” deal with Damascus is limited to the army’s deployment along the border and the two sides will discuss political issues later.
Poland’s ruling PiS wins election: results from 72% of constituencies
Poland’s ruling nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party has won Sunday’s parliamentary elections with 45.8% of votes, according to official results from 72% of constituencies published by the electorial committee on Monday.
Saudi visit showcases Putin’s growing Middle East influence
Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Saudi Arabia on Monday for the first time in over a decade, seeking to capitalize on growing influence borne of military advances in Syria, strong ties with regional rivals and cooperation on energy policy.
Poland’s ruling nationalists ahead in election: partial results
Poland’s ruling nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party was in the lead in Sunday’s parliamentary election with 49.3% of votes, according to partial official results calculated on the basis of 42% of the constituencies and published early on Monday.
