Germany’s Scholz raises pressure on Merkel to think big on climate protection
German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz on Monday urged Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives to support far-reaching steps on climate protection, warning that failure to do so would raise questions over their coalition’s right to rule.
UK’s Javid says finance sector is top priority as Brexit nears: source
British finance minister Sajid Javid told representatives of the country’s financial services industry on Monday that the sector was a top priority for him as the country prepares to leave the European Union, a person familiar with the discussions said…
What are the key points in the legislation aimed at stopping a no-deal Brexit?
British lawmakers opposed to a no-deal Brexit will seek to take control of parliamentary time on Wednesday to pass legislation which would force Prime Minister Boris Johnson to seek a three-month delay to Brexit.
U.S. wants Brexit that encourages stability in Ireland: Vice President Pence
The United States wants the terms of Britain’s exit from the European Union to protect stability on the island of Ireland and respect Northern Ireland’s 1998 peace deal, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Monday.
Strike disrupts flights at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport
More than 60 flights were canceled or delayed at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport on Monday due to a strike by ground staff at KLM airline and more action is planned for later this week.
Iraq suspends US-funded broadcaster Al Hurra over graft investigation
Iraq has suspended the license of a U.S.-government funded broadcaster after it ran an investigation alleging corruption within the country’s religious institutions.
Migrants disembark from German rescue ship seized in Italy
More than 100 migrants aboard a German migrant rescue ship that had been stranded at sea for a week were allowed to disembark in Sicily on Monday after Italian police confiscated the boat.
Facing criticism over deportations, U.S. to look again at some deferral requests
The Trump administration, facing criticism over deportations from lawmakers and civil rights groups, said on Monday it would reopen consideration of some deferral requests for compelling circumstances such as medical conditions.
Hong Kong students rally peacefully before brief night skirmishes
Thousands of Hong Kong university and school students boycotted class and rallied peacefully for democracy on Monday, the latest acts of defiance in an anti-government movement that has plunged the Chinese-ruled city into crisis.
PM Khan: Pakistan would not use nuclear weapons first, amid tensions with India
Pakistan would not use nuclear weapons first, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday, amid tensions with arch-rival India after New Delhi revoked the special status of its part of the disputed Kashmir region.
