UK financial services minister keeps job after Johnson reshuffle
The British government minister in charge of the country’s large financial services industry ahead of Brexit, John Glen, has retained his job after Prime Minister Boris Johnson undertook a major reshuffle of other ministerial roles.
Cuban Cardinal Jaime Ortega, leading political figure, dead at 82
Roman Catholic Cardinal Jaime Ortega, who came to leverage a rare level of political influence in Cuba for someone outside the Communist Party and played a key role in the island’s now-defunct detente with the United States, died on Friday at the age o…
Germany’s Europe minister tells UK’s Johnson: Calm down, let’s talk
Germany’s Europe Minister, Michael Roth, urged British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to “calm down” on Friday and said dialogue rather than provocation should be the way forward on Brexit.
Spain’s Sanchez seeks to avoid election, Podemos coalition offer off
Spain’s Socialists said on Friday that they would keep working with all parties to avoid a repeat election but were no longer prepared to offer a coalition government to far-left Podemos, which blocked their attempt to be confirmed in power.
At least 20 members of Nigerian Shi’ite group dead after protests: spokesmen
At least 20 members of a Nigerian Shi’ite organization have been killed this week, group spokesmen said, during a series of protests that show little sign of ending despite the increasing death toll and authorities saying they have boosted security.
Mourning leader, Tunisians look forward to smooth transition
Tunisians mourning President Beji Caid Essebsi voiced pride on Friday at measures under way to choose his successor, saying his work guiding the country to democracy after a 2011 revolution helped make a peaceful handover of power possible.
Landslide kills 15 in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, authorities say
A landslide killed 15 people riding in a van in the Atlas Mountains south of Marrakech, local authorities said on Friday.
British PM Johnson eyes key appointment: A Downing Street dog
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has suggested getting a dog for his Downing Street office to join current resident Larry the Cat.
Indonesian volcano erupts near third-biggest city
A volcano erupted near Indonesia’s third-biggest city of Bandung on Friday, sending ash several hundred meters into the air and triggering warnings for people to stay away.
Air traffic control problems causing delays at London Heathrow and Gatwick
Flights were being delayed at Britain’s two busiest airports, London’s Heathrow and Gatwick, following technical problems at the main air traffic control center for southern England on Friday.
