Italy’s League says PM must not back down in EU budget fight
Italy’s League will insist Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte takes a tough line in budget talks with the European Commission and will “stop at nothing” to prevent new belt-tightening measures, the ruling party’s economics chief said.
Militants attack security checkpoints in northern Sinai: state TV
Militants launched attacks on a number of security checkpoints in northern Sinai, state television reported on Wednesday, and medics and a security source said at least four people, including one civilian, were killed.
Militants attack security checkpoints in Egypt’s northern Sinai: TV
Militants launched attacks on a number of security checkpoints in northern Sinai and Egyptian forces were dealing with the attackers, Egypt’s Extra News television said on Wednesday.
Centre-left looks set to win Denmark election on welfare pledges
Voting began in Denmark on Wednesday in a parliamentary election that could deliver the Nordic region’s third leftist government in a year as voters rebel against austerity they fear could dismantle their cherished welfare model.
Trump prepared to talk to Iran but says always a chance of military action
U.S. President Donald Trump said he was prepared to talk to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani but that there was always a chance of U.S. military action against the Islamic Republic.
North Korea to pause ‘Mass Games’ after leader Kim complains: tour agencies
Days after this year’s “Mass Games” debuted before North Korea’s top leadership, the huge pageant has been put on hold after leader Kim Jong Un expressed his dissatisfaction, foreign tour groups said on Wednesday.
Junta leader favored as Thai parliament convenes to vote for new PM
Both houses of Thailand’s parliament convened on Wednesday for the first time since a 2014 coup to choose either the ruling junta leader or a rising opposition star to be the Southeast Asian nation’s next prime minister.
Commodity firms push to meet new Papua New Guinea PM as he sets out agenda
Commodity companies are pushing to meet Papua New Guinea’s new prime minister, who is set to deliver a nationwide address on Wednesday as he starts to overhaul the way the gas-rich country manages its vast natural resources.
India mission to recover climbers’ bodies hampered by technical problems
An Indian helicopter mission on Wednesday to remove the bodies of five missing climbers believed killed in an avalanche high in the Himalayas was halted after encountering technical problems, officials said.
Mexican officials to meet Pence in last-ditch talks to avert tariffs
Mexican officials will seek to persuade the White House in talks hosted by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday that their government has done enough to stem immigration and avoid looming tariffs.
