Italy’s ruling parties take aim at economy ministry over mini-BOTs
Italy’s coalition parties have pushed back against criticism of proposals to issue special government bonds to help pay state debts, highlighting growing tensions within the heart of the cabinet.
Moldovan president suspended, snap election called as crisis deepens
A Moldovan court temporarily relieved President Igor Dodon of his duties on Sunday to allow a stand-in to call a snap election, deepening a standoff between rival political parties over the formation of a new government after months of deadlock.
Trump says to release more details on Mexico immigration deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday his administration will release additional details on its agreement with Mexico as he denied a news report that there were no new major commitments made by Mexico to stem the flow of Central American migrants …
Factbox: Deal, no deal or delay – What will UK PM May’s successor do about Brexit?
Who are the candidates vying for British Prime Minister Theresa May’s job and what have they said about Brexit?
UK’s Johnson baulks at Brexit cost as leadership race hots up
Boris Johnson, the favorite to succeed Theresa May as Britain’s prime minister, said on Sunday he would withhold payment of the country’s European Union exit bill to try and get a better deal – a move that drew an immediate rebuke from France.
Germany’s SPD looks left for alternatives to Merkel coalition
Leading members of Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) spoke out for a three-way left wing alliance as an alternative to their fragile ‘grand coalition’ with Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives at the weekend.
Factbox: How will Britain’s Conservative Party choose PM May’s successor?
Britain’s ruling Conservative Party will decide the country’s next prime minister in late July in a contest that will bring in a new leader who could pursue a cleaner break with the European Union.
Civil disobedience campaign empties streets of Sudan’s capital
A campaign of civil disobedience to demand civilian rule left the streets of Sudan’s capital Khartoum largely deserted as the working week began on Sunday, while a 20-year-old man was shot dead in Omdurman, witnesses and opposition medics said.
Iran considers request for release of Lebanese prisoner
Iran has received an amnesty request from Beirut for a Lebanese citizen who was detained in 2015 for “collaborating against the state” but has yet to make a decision on the case, an Iranian judiciary spokesman said on Sunday.
Moldovan president ousted by court as crisis deepens
A Moldovan court relieved President Igor Dodon of his duties on Sunday, deepening a standoff between rival political parties over the formation of a new government after months of deadlock.
