France suggests sanctions could be reimposed if Iran reneges on deal
International sanctions could be reimposed on Iran if it reneges on commitments under its nuclear deal, sources at the French presidency said on Tuesday, after Tehran said it would scale back its compliance a year after Washington pulled out.
UK Conservatives’ Brexit talks with Labour ‘constructive and detailed’
Talks held on Tuesday between Britain’s Conservative government and the opposition Labour Party aimed at breaking the impasse over Brexit were “constructive and detailed”, a Downing Street spokesman said.
Canada seeks to address U.S. complaints about bidding process for fighter jets: source
Canada’s government is trying to address complaints about its military procurement process that have prompted threats from Washington to block Ottawa from buying Lockheed Martin Corp’s F-35, the Canadian air force’s preferred option for its new fighter…
Ugandan journalists reassigned after government upset by opposition coverage
More than a dozen Ugandan media outlets said on Tuesday that they will reassign senior journalists in response to government complaints over coverage of opposition lawmaker and pop star Bobi Wine, prompting criticism that media freedoms are under attac…
As elections loom, Greece announces ‘relief measures’
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Tuesday announced tax cuts and pledged to reinstate a benefit for low income pensioners among other “relief measures”, weeks before municipal and European Parliament elections.
Venezuelan court asks pro-gov’t assembly to consider probing opposition lawmakers
Venezuela’s Supreme Court said on Tuesday it had asked the country’s Constituent Assembly, a pro-government legislative superbody, to determine whether to open criminal proceedings against seven opposition lawmakers.
EU-Iran trade vehicle unlikely to meet anti-money-laundering norms: U.S.
The United States said on Tuesday that European powers are unlikely to live up to a pledge to prevent their conduit for trade with Iran being used to launder money or finance terrorism, raising the prospect of further U.S. sanctions.
Three killed, 10 injured in shooting at Guatemala prison
Three people were killed and at least ten injured when shooting broke out at a prison near Guatemala City on Tuesday, a local emergency services official said.
France suggests Europe will reimpose sanctions if Iran reneges on deal
European countries will reimpose sanctions on Iran if it reneges on commitments under its nuclear deal, a source at the French presidency said on Tuesday, after Tehran said it would scale back its compliance a year after Washington pulled out.
Venezuela opposition-led congress authorizes payment on PDVSA 2020 bond
Venezuela’s National Assembly, led by opposition leader Juan Guaido, on Tuesday authorized a $71 million interest payment on state oil company PDVSA’s 2020 bond, which is backed by shares in U.S. refiner Citgo.
