Russia blasts idea a CIA mole lifted lid on its U.S. meddling
Russia on Wednesday condemned as lies and slander suggestions a suspected CIA mole in President Vladimir Putin’s administration had handed over information to the United States about alleged Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential elections.
UK PM Johnson repeats pledge to ditch Irish backstop
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday he would continue to insist that the so-called backstop – a clause relating to the Irish border – is removed from any exit deal he agrees with the European Union.
Nigerian tribunal rejects bid to overturn Buhari’s election
A Nigerian election tribunal on Wednesday rejected a bid by the main opposition candidate to overturn the result of February’s presidential election, which saw Muhammadu Buhari returned to office.
Germany aims to host Libya conference to stabilize oil producer
Germany aims to host a conference about Libya this year in conjunction with the United Nations to try to stabilize the oil producing country, where rival factions have been fighting over the capital, Germany’s ambassador to Libya said on Wednesday.
The race is on: Canada’s campaign gets off to rocky start for some
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday formally launched a six-week campaign for re-election in which he and his rivals will crisscross the country in planes and on buses to try to win over voters.
China envoy raps Germany over meeting with Hong Kong activist
A meeting between Germany’s foreign minister and Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong will damage its relations with China, Beijing’s ambassador to Berlin said on Wednesday, in an unusually direct verbal attack on an important trade partner.
Judges question leader of France’s National Assembly in graft probe
French National Assembly president Richard Ferrand, a close ally of President Emmanuel Macron, was being questioned on Wednesday by investigating judges over allegations of financial impropriety, a source close to the probe said.
Factbox: Details on Canada’s federal election
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau formally launched the race for the Oct. 21 election on Wednesday. Here is a breakdown of how Canadian elections work and the possible outcomes.
Canada’s Trudeau, star dimmed by scandals, kicks off tough re-election campaign
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, admired abroad for his progressive policies but damaged by scandals at home, kicked off a six-week re-election campaign on Wednesday with opinion polls suggesting his hold on power will be weakened.
‘Ultraman Buddha’ art in Thailand prompts police complaint
A group of Buddhist hardliners in Thailand filed a police complaint against a young female artist on Wednesday over paintings that depict images of the Buddha as the 1960s Japanese superhero character Ultraman.
