Portugal PM says open to new alliance with far left
Portugal’s prime minister said on Wednesday he is ready to renew his Socialist party’s alliance with two far-left parties following a general election in October.
Brazil Congress readies pension reform vote, markets surge
Brazil’s lower house of Congress began final debates on Wednesday ahead of a vote on a landmark overhaul to the country’s pension system, as expectations of the bill’s passage pushed Brazilian financial markets to historic highs.
South African Minister Gordhan challenges public protector report
South Africa’s Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan on Wednesday challenged in court a report by the country’s anti-corruption watchdog that instructed President Cyril Ramaphosa to take unspecified disciplinary action against Gordhan.
Singapore detains Myanmar nationals accused of links to Rakhine insurgent group
Singapore authorities said on Wednesday they had arrested a group of Myanmar nationals accused of rallying support for armed violence against the Myanmar government.
Don’t let my case distract from humanitarian crisis, Sea-Watch captain says
A ship’s captain being investigated for bringing migrants ashore in defiance of Italian coastguard orders has warned against her case becoming a distraction from the humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean Sea.
Soviet sub that sank off Norway in 1989 still emitting radiation
A Soviet nuclear submarine which sank off Norway in 1989 is still emitting radiation, researchers said on Wednesday following an expedition that used a remotely controlled vehicle for the first time.
Egypt opens new international airport for trial period
Egypt has opened a new international airport on a one-month trial basis to service the city which will become the country’s new capital from mid-2020.
London’s Gatwick airport suspends flights due to air traffic control problem
London’s Gatwick airport said on Wednesday it had suspended all flights due to an air traffic control system problem.
Greek police suspect murder in death of U.S. scientist
Greek police suspect foul play in the death of an American scientist whose body was found on Monday on the island of Crete, a week after she went missing, police sources said on Wednesday.
Algeria’s ex-industry minister detained over alleged graft: state TV
Algeria’s supreme court on Wednesday placed former industry minister Youcef Yousfi in custody over alleged corruption, state television reported.
