Trump says he is sure Hong Kong, China will be able to work things out
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he is sure China and Hong Kong will be able to work things out after mass protests against an extradition bill that would allow people to be sent to mainland China for trial descended into chaos.
Explainer: Can Britain’s parliament stop a no-deal Brexit?
Several of the contenders to replace Prime Minister Theresa May have said Britain should leave the European Union on Oct. 31, even if that means a “no-deal” Brexit.
UAE, Germany call on Iran to refrain from escalating tension: joint statement
The United Arab Emirates and Germany expressed concern over growing tensions in the Gulf region, calling on Iran to refrain from steps that escalate the tension, a joint statement on UAE’s state news agency (WAM) said on Wednesday.
French PM sets out “Macron II” reform drive
France will reduce unemployment benefits for high earners and offer incentives to those who work beyond normal retirement age, two major planks of a renewed reform drive by President Emmanuel Macron after months of “yellow vest” protests.
UK PM candidate Javid says Boris Johnson is “yesterday’s news”
Sajid Javid, one of the candidates vying to succeed British Prime Minister Theresa May, said his rival Boris Johnson was “yesterday’s news” and that it was time for a new generation to take control of the Conservative Party.
Kosovo Albanians welcome Clinton, Albright 20 years after NATO intervention
Thousands of Kosovo Albanians turned out on Wednesday to welcome back former U.S. president Bill Clinton and his ex-top diplomat Madeleine Albright 20 years after they helped engineer the NATO air war that ousted Serbian forces.
Algeria’s supreme court places former PM in custody over alleged corruption: state TV
Algeria’s supreme court on Wednesday placed former Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia in custody over alleged corruption, state TV reported.
Insiders uneasy as Spain’s Ciudadanos expands deal with far right
Party insiders of Spain’s center-right Ciudadanos have reacted with unease over its decision to deepen an alliance with far-right Vox to secure a share of power in two regional assemblies.
Palestinians urge Egypt, Jordan to reconsider going to U.S.-led conference
Palestinians urged Egypt and Jordan on Wednesday to reconsider their attendance at a U.S.-led conference on June 25-26 in Bahrain, voicing concern it would weaken any Arab opposition to Washington’s coming peace plan.
U.S., allies accuse North Korea of violating U.N. cap on fuel imports
The United States and dozens of allies have accused North Korea of breaching a U.N. sanctions cap on refined petroleum mainly through illicit transfers between ships at sea, according to a document seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
