U.S. ‘disappointed’ after Turkish court declines to free U.S. consular employee
The United States expressed disappointment on Thursday at the refusal of a Turkish court to free a U.S. consulate employee accused of espionage in a case that has damaged relations between Washington and Ankara.
Israel should take action against firm linked to WhatsApp breach: Amnesty
Amnesty International called on Thursday for Israel’s government to ensure that an Israeli company, whose spyware has been linked to a WhatsApp breach that may have targeted human rights groups, be held accountable for the way its software is used.
“Most wanted” ETA separatist Josu Ternera arrested in France
ETA kingpin Josu Ternera, described by Spain as the Basque separatist group’s most wanted fugitive, was arrested in France on Thursday after more than 16 years in hiding from authorities in both countries.
Sudan opposition decries army’s suspension of talks, sees growing anger
Sudan’s opposition alliance said on Thursday the ruling military council’s 72-hour suspension of talks with protesters was a “regrettable” setback to efforts to forge a new democratic era following the overthrow of veteran leader Omar al-Bashir.
Britain’s May to agree departure after latest Brexit deal bid
British Prime Minister Theresa May will set out a timetable for her departure in early June after the latest attempt to get her Brexit deal approved by parliament, the chairman of a powerful Conservative committee said on Thursday.
Rocket strike on Syria refugee camp kills 10 civilians: U.N.
At least 10 civilians were killed and 30 wounded in Syria by a rocket strike on the Neirab camp for Palestinian refugees close to the city of Aleppo on Tuesday night, the United Nations said in a statement on Thursday.
Sri Lankan army defends rehiring major amid outcry from rights groups
Sri Lanka’s army on Thursday defended its decision to reinstate an intelligence official arrested in 2017 on suspicion he attacked journalists, saying he is the right person to investigate the Easter bombings claimed by Islamic State.
Italy’s Salvini investigated over use of state flights
Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has been put under investigation over possible misuse of state flights while campaigning for European elections at the head of his far-right League party, the Rome audit court said on Thursday.
Jailed PKK leader visit ban lifted, Turkish minister says
Turkey has lifted a ban on lawyers visiting jailed Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan, Justice Minister Abdulhamit Gul said on Thursday, two weeks after the first such visit was allowed since 2011.
Britain says shares same assessment of Iran as the United States
Britain agrees with the United States that Iran poses a heightened threat and will work closely with its ally, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said on Thursday.
