EU condemns Venezuela’s ‘flawed’ court case against opposition lawmakers
The European Union condemned what it called Venezuela’s “flawed judicial decisions” against four opposition lawmakers on Wednesday, saying it would lead to an escalation of the political crisis in the country.
Polish leader to visit Trump in June: White House
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with his Polish counterpart, Andrzej Duda, in Washington on June 12 to talk about security and defense among other issues, the White House said on Wednesday.
UAE says to show restraint after tanker attacks, Iran must change behavior
The United Arab Emirates will show restraint after attacks on Saudi oil tankers off its coast and is committed to de-escalation during a “difficult situation” caused by Iranian behavior in the region, a senior official said on Wednesday.
UK’s May ‘sure’ lawmakers will want to deliver Brexit in June vote
British Prime Minister Theresa May said she was confident lawmakers would want to deliver Brexit when legislation to secure Britain’s departure from the European Union comes before parliament next month.
Factbox: The Brexit law – What is the UK government putting to parliament next month?
Prime Minister Theresa May plans to ask British lawmakers to vote in early June on legislation to ratify her Brexit deal with the European Union.
U.N. calls on Tunisia to immediately release detained official
The United Nations called on Tunisia on Wednesday to immediately release a U.N. official who was detained more than six weeks ago as part of an investigation by a Tunisian anti-terrorism unit.
How the EU will vote and why it matters
Europeans will elect a new EU legislature next week. This is why the vote matters:
At least 10 wounded in grenade blast in India’s northeastern Assam state
At least 10 people were wounded in a grenade explosion in the northeastern Indian state of Assam on Wednesday but no militant group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack, police said.
Spanish PM: Catalonia veto of new Senate chief would undermine dialogue
Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez warned on Wednesday that the expected rejection by Catalan pro-independence parties of his Catalan nominee for chairman of Spain’s Senate would undermine dialogue with the northeastern region.
Ireland does not confirm reports of Trump visit in June
Ireland said on Wednesday it had not received formal notification from the United States of plans for a visit by Donald Trump, after media reported that the president would visit in June.
