Ethiopian city braces for protests as activists promise to declare new region
Activists in Ethiopia were set to declare a new region for their Sidama ethnic group on Thursday in defiance of the central government, with some residents of the southern city of Hawassa worried that it could lead to violence.
White House says Turkey’s involvement in F-35 program ‘impossible’
The White House said on Wednesday that Turkey’s decision to purchase the Russian S-400 air defense system renders its continued involvement in the F-35 joint strike fighter program impossible.
Russia’s Putin extends passport offer to Ukraine citizens
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed an order on Wednesday further expanding the number of Ukrainian citizens who can apply for fast-track Russian passports.
Von der Leyen cracks EU parliament nut, national leaders will prove tougher
Ursula von der Leyen had to dangle a range of promises on migration, taxes, climate change and the rule of law to secure even a wafer-thin margin of support in the European Parliament to become the EU’s first female chief executive.
Hungary should move children from ‘prison-like’ transit zones: U.N.
A senior U.N. human rights official urged Hungary on Wednesday to move asylum-seeking families held in “prison-like” transit zones on the Serbian border to other facilities in Hungary that he said are almost empty.
Gibraltar chief minister discussed Grace 1 oil tanker with UK PM May
Gibraltar’s Chief Minister Fabian Picardo discussed the detained oil tanker Grace 1 with British Prime Minister Theresa May, Gibraltar said on Wednesday without giving details of the talks.
Five years on, flight MH17 families call for justice
Family members of those aboard the downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 called on Wednesday for those responsible to be brought to justice, as they marked the fifth anniversary of the tragedy.
UK PM May says compromise deal remains best way to prevent Iran getting nuclear weapon
A compromise deal remains the best way to prevent Iran acquiring a nuclear weapon, British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday.
Britain says deployment of warship to Gulf is to protect its interests
Britain is sending its HMS Kent warship to the Gulf to protect its interests and ensure freedom of navigation after tensions with Iran, the Ministry of Defense (Mo) said on Wednesday, after earlier saying that the mission was routine.
Criticizing populism, Britain’s May has Brexit advice for successor
Prime Minister Theresa May launched a broadside against populism on Wednesday, using a valedictory speech to encourage her successor to embrace compromise to secure Britain’s exit from the European Union.
