Russia protests over G20 map it says showed disputed islands as Japan’s
Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a formal diplomatic protest to Japan after accusing Tokyo of circulating a map at its G20 summit showing a disputed island chain as Japanese territory, the ministry’s spokeswoman said on Thursday.
Factbox: Bonfire of the Brexit cash – UK leader candidates’ spending promises
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt are competing to bolster their bids to become Britain’s next prime minister by proposing higher public spending and tax cuts which would represent a sudden relaxation of the country’s tight grip on the public finances.
India says Pakistan’s crackdown on militant group a ‘cosmetic step’
India said on Thursday Pakistan’s announcement of a crackdown on Hafiz Saeed, leader of a group blamed for Islamist militant attacks on Mumbai in 2008, lacked sincerity and meant to mislead foreign governments.
Islamic State claims responsibility for suicide bombing in Tunis: Amaq
The militant group Islamic State has claimed responsibility for Tuesday’s suicide bombing in Tunis, the group’s Amaq news agency said on Thursday.
Boat with more than 70 migrants capsizes off coast of Tunisia: Red Crescent
A boat carrying more than 70 migrants capsized off the coast of Tunisia on Wednesday, the Tunisian Red Crescent said.
Pakistan PM to meet Trump for talks on improving ties
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington later this month, its foreign office said on Thursday, a visit that could help to ease tensions between the two countries.
Life in prison for Dutch crime boss Holleeder, known from Heineken kidnapping
Dutch crime boss Willem Holleeder was convicted by an Amsterdam court on Thursday for his involvement in five gangland killings, including of his own brother-in-law, and sentenced to life in prison.
Two Bosnians jailed for plotting Islamist attack on state police
Bosnia’s state court on Thursday sentenced two radical Islamists to four and 2-1/2 years respectively in prison after convicting them of plotting a terrorist attack on security police.
Putin meets pope in shadow of Ukraine crisis, arrives late
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Pope Francis on Thursday, a day before Ukraine’s Catholic leaders were due at the Vatican to discuss their country’s crisis, and amid speculation that his visit could be a prelude to the first trip by a pope to Russ…
‘Government go-slow’, as Pakistan’s anti-corruption drive bites
An anti-graft crusade promoted by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has led to swathes of arrests of politicians, but critics say the economy is suffering as vital projects are put on hold by officials fearful of being caught up in the dragnet.
