Italy’s Salvini to respond to parliament over Russia case
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini bowed to demands on Tuesday to address parliament on allegations that his right-wing League party had sought illegal funding from Russia, saying he would take questions on the topic in regular question time….
Hackers steal millions of Bulgarians’ financial records: tax agency
Hackers have stolen the financial data of millions of Bulgarians from the country’s tax agency, the government said on Tuesday, in an attack that one researcher said may have compromised nearly every adult’s personal records.
Spanish judge blocks Madrid council bid to lift car ban
A judge on Tuesday blocked an attempt by Madrid’s new conservative council to lift restrictions on cars entering the city center, saying the measure should be maintained for now.
Zimbabwe public workers threaten strike over wages
Zimbabwe’s public workers on Tuesday said they would go on strike if the government failed to increase their wages to at least $475 per month for the lowest paid employee, as resurgent inflation returned.
Iran to give no quarter in stand-off with U.S.: supreme leader
Iran’s supreme leader upped the ante in a volatile stand-off with the United States on Tuesday, warning Tehran would continue removing restraints on its nuclear program and retaliate for the seizure of an Iranian oil tanker.
UK’s Fox eyes ‘big prize’ of U.S. trade deal, says lots of issues in the way
The quicker Britain can reach a post-Brexit trade deal with the United States the better but there are a lot of issues in the way of doing so, British trade minister Liam Fox said on Tuesday.
Zambia finance minister urges quick implementation of austerity
Zambia should step up its implementation of austerity measures to rein in soaring debt and stabilize the economy, newly appointed finance minister Bwalya Ng’andu said on Tuesday.
‘I know nothing’: South Africa’s Zuma ducks and dives at corruption inquiry
Former South African President Jacob Zuma ducked and dived on his second day of testimony at a corruption inquiry on Tuesday, saying he knew nothing about his business friends the Guptas allegedly offering a former lawmaker a ministerial position.
EU readies sanctions on Venezuelan security officials
The European Union is preparing new sanctions against Venezuelan security forces involved in human rights violations, the bloc’s foreign policy chief said on Tuesday, following the death in custody of a navy captain amid allegations of torture.
Jordan appoints new ambassador to Qatar, two years after downgrading ties
Jordan appointed a new ambassador to Qatar on Tuesday, a step toward restoring normal relations two years after it withdrew its ambassador in solidarity with Gulf Arab allies who severed ties with Doha.
