Kremlin says case of journalist accused of drug dealing raises questions
The Kremlin said on Monday that the detention of a Russian investigative journalist on drug dealing charges raised many questions and that it was following the case closely.
Swedish police shoot ‘threatening’ man at Malmo central station
Swedish police on Monday shot and injured a man at the central station in Malmo, in southern Sweden, after he exhibited “threatening behavior”, law enforcement said.
Francis wants first papal visit to Iraq
Pope Francis said on Monday he wants to travel to Iraq next year, which would be the first ever papal trip there.
Favorite Johnson pledges tax cut as race to succeed PM May officially starts
Boris Johnson promised tax cuts for higher earners if he becomes Britain’s next prime minister as the crowded race to replace Theresa May officially begins on Monday in the shadow of Brexit turmoil.
UK PM candidate Raab: I am the Brexiteer you can rely on
Dominic Raab, one of the candidates vying to replace Prime Minister Theresa May, said the United Kingdom should leave on Oct. 31 even if that meant reverting to World Trade Organization terms.
Up to two million Syrians could flee to Turkey if clashes worsen: U.N.
Up to 2 million refugees could flee to Turkey if fighting intensifies in northwestern Syria as aid funds run dangerously low, the United Nations said on Monday.
Albanian president cancels vote; PM wants him gone
Albanian President Ilir Meta called off local elections set for June 30, but the government accused him of breaking the law and declared he should be thrown out of office.
IAEA chief worried about rising tension over Iran nuclear issue
The U.N. atomic watchdog’s chief said on Monday he was worried about rising tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and called for de-escalation through dialogue, departing from his usual guarded language on the country.
Russian media, celebs protests against investigative journalist’s drug bust
Three of Russia’s leading newspapers took the unusual step on Monday of publishing identical front page headlines to protest over what they suspect is the framing of an investigative journalist on drug charges.
French, Dutch Islamic State orphans repatriated from Syria-Kurdish-led authority
France and the Netherlands have taken custody of French and Dutch orphans of Islamic State fighters in northeast Syria, an official in the Kurdish-led administration there said on Monday.
