Factbox: Beyond Brexit, what are UK leadership candidates’ priorities?
British Conservative lawmakers are lining up to replace outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May, taking on the task of delivering Brexit and healing a country still deeply split over its relationship with the European Union.
Kazakh vote tarnished by violations of fundamental freedoms: OSCE
Kazakhstan’s presidential election was tarnished by violations of fundamental freedoms such as a crackdown on public protests and voting irregularities, observers from the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe said on Monday.
Germany’s Maas: Europe will stick to Iran’s nuclear deal, but cannot work miracles
Britain, France and Germany are committed to stick to their commitments from Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Monday, adding that it was important to keep on talking to avoid a military escalation.
UK PM candidate Hancock says he would not allow parliament to be suspended for Brexit
British health minister Matt Hancock, one of the candidates to replace prime minister Theresa May as prime minister, said he would not allow parliament to be suspended to allow Brexit to occur on Oct. 31 as other leadership hopefuls have suggested.
Russia’s Putin to visit Saudi Arabia in October, says Falih
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Saudi Arabia, a traditional U.S. ally in the Middle East, in October this year, Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Monday.
Swedish police shoot 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.
Russia says it welcomes formation of government in Moldova
Russia’s foreign ministry said on Monday it welcomed the formation of a ruling coalition and government in Moldova, and hoped to restore good relations between Moscow and Chisinau.
Iran’s Zarif says nuclear deal talks with Germany were frank, serious
Iran and Germany held “frank and serious” talks on saving the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said.
Indonesia warns of further eruptions after volcano spews ash
Indonesian officials warned on Monday against the prospect of further eruptions from an active volcano on the island of Sumatra after it emitted a huge column of ash, causing panic among residents.
Party of Ukraine’s new president leads parliamentary vote race
The party of Ukraine’s new President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has kept a strong lead ahead of a parliamentary election due on July 21, an opinion poll showed on Monday.
