Irish PM awaits outcome of ‘volatile’ week in British parliament
There is time for Britain to put forward concrete Brexit proposals for the Irish border but Dublin will first wait and see how a “volatile” week in the British parliament pans out, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Monday.
Judo: Iran judoka pressured not to fight Israeli, refuses to return home
An Iranian judoka is refusing to return home over fears for his safety after he ignored orders from his national federation to pull out of fights to avoid a potential final meeting with an Israeli, the International Judo Federation said on Monday.
Hong Kong students rally peacefully after weekend violence
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.
‘Unreasonable’ for UK lawmakers to bind PM’s hands on Brexit: spokesman
It would be entirely unreasonable for British lawmakers to try to bind the hands of Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he seeks a new Brexit deal with the European Union, his spokesman said on Monday.
UK PM Johnson calls cabinet, could threaten election: BBC political editor
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called a cabinet meeting for later on Monday and could ask lawmakers to vote on calling an election if they vote against his government on Brexit, BBC Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg said.
Iran’s Zarif warns EU over nuclear commitments
Iran said on Monday it would further scale back its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal if European parties failed to shield Tehran’s economy from sanctions reimposed by the United States since President Donald Trump exited the deal last year.
Two years on, Cambodia opposition leader held without trial
Lawyers for Cambodia’s detained opposition leader Kem Sokha called on Monday for treason charges against him to be dropped and for his release from house arrest, two years after he was first arrested ahead of national elections.
Italy’s PD says new government needs to try to change EU fiscal rules
A new Italian government should try to obtain changes to the European Union’s budget rules in order to head off a risk of Europe-wide recession, the Lower House leader of the Democratic Party (PD) said on Monday.
Israeli officials warn of growing budget deficit ahead of election
Israel’s budget deficit, which has swelled to a worrying level in 2019, is on course to expand further as the country heads into its second election this year, two top economic officials said on Monday.
U.S.’s Pence calls for vigilance about Russian election meddling
It is necessary to remain alert to Russian interference in elections around the world, United States Vice President Michael Pence said on Monday in Warsaw.
