Panama ex-President Martinelli granted pre-trial house arrest
A Panamanian court granted house arrest to the country’s former leader Ricardo Martinelli on Wednesday, allowing him to leave prison while he awaits trial for an espionage case stemming from his 2009-2014 presidency, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday…
Scores more Kazakh protesters arrested despite dialogue call
Kazakh police rounded up about 150 people on Wednesday as protests continued against President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev despite his call for dialogue after a disputed election.
Algeria’s former transport minister appears in supreme court: state TV
Algeria’s former transport and public works minister Abdelghani Zaalane appeared before the supreme court on Wednesday as part of an investigation over corruption, state TV reported.
French prime minister unveils “Macron II” reform drive
France will reduce unemployment benefits for high earners and offer incentives to those who work beyond normal retirement age, two key planks of a renewed reform drive by President Emmanuel Macron after months of “yellow vest” protests.
U.S. sanctions Iraq-based company, says it backs Iran’s IRGC
The United States on Wednesday sanctioned an Iraqi company and two of its associates, which it said had helped Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds force evade sanctions by smuggling hundreds of millions of dollars worth of weapons.
Nigeria’s Buhari signals four more years like the last
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari promised on Wednesday to repeat in his second term successes from his first four years including an improved economy and new infrastructure.
Mexico says National Guard deployment to southern border starts on Wednesday
Deployment of National Guard forces to Mexico’s southern border will advance quickly under a migration control deal signed last week with the United States, Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Wednesday, although there were no visible signs on the …
United States imposes new Iran-related sanctions: Treasury website
The United States imposed Iran-related sanctions on an Iraq-based company and two people, according to a notice posted on the U.S. Treasury Department website on Wednesday.
Factbox: Swiss women to strike in call for equal pay and rights
Ahead of a strike planned for Friday by women in Switzerland, Reuters spoke to nine women about their concerns, including the need for equal pay and pension rights and for action on discrimination and sexual harassment.
Pay, time, respect: nearly three decades on, Swiss women strike again
Women from across Swiss society plan to take to the streets this Friday for a nationwide strike aimed at highlighting the country’s poor record on defending the rights of women and families.
