Greece investigates weapons missing from island navy base
Greece has launched an investigation after an inspection revealed that weapons were missing from a navy facility on the Aegean island of Leros, its government spokesman said on Wednesday.
Defiant separatist leaders reiterate call for Catalan independence ahead of march
Catalonia’s separatist leaders said independence from Spain was still their goal and another unauthorized referendum remained an option as supporters gathered on Wednesday for an annual march that has come to exemplify Catalan nationalism.
Dutch doctor acquitted in case of euthanasia of patient with dementia
A Dutch doctor was acquitted on Wednesday of all charges for the euthanasia of an elderly patient who suffered from dementia.
South Sudan parties agree to form interim government by November 12
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar have agreed to form a transitional government by the middle of November, the information minister said on Wednesday.
Iran says tanker oil sold at sea, buyer sets destination
Iran’s envoy to London said on Wednesday the oil cargo of tanker Adrian Darya 1 was sold at sea to a private company, denying Tehran had broken assurances it had given over the vessel, but he insisted EU’s Syria sanctions did not apply to Tehran.
Philippines to allow China-backed telco to build towers on military bases
The Philippine military agreed on Wednesday to allow a new cellphone network powered by a Chinese state telecoms giant to install communications equipment on its army bases, despite concerns among some lawmakers about possible espionage.
Farage warns UK PM Johnson of electoral ‘kicking’ over Brexit
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage offered Prime Minister Boris Johnson an election pact on Wednesday but warned that unless there was a clean-break Brexit, the Conservatives would take a “real kicking” in any election and could not win a majority.
Germany’s Merkel still sees ‘every chance’ of orderly Brexit
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday that Britain could still leave the European Union with a deal but if that proved not to be the case then Berlin was prepared for a disorderly Brexit.
Scottish court says UK PM Johnson’s suspension of parliament is unlawful
Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend parliament for five weeks was unlawful and should be annulled, Scotland’s highest court of appeal ruled on Wednesday in a damning verdict on the British prime minister’s reasons for the shutdown.
German foreign minister sees chance of avoiding disorderly Brexit
There is still a chance of avoiding a disorderly Brexit, but Germany is well prepared should Britain crash out of the European Union without a deal, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Wednesday.
