Two killed, two arrested in Saudi security operation in eastern province: state security
Two people were killed and two others arrested in a security operation in Saudi Arabia’s eastern Al-Qatif region, state security said in a statement on Monday.
UK lords approve Brexit law forcing May to consult parliament on delay
Britain’s House of Lords on Monday approved legislation that will give parliament the power to scrutinize and even change Prime Minister Theresa May’s request that the European Union agree to delay Brexit until June 30.
In call with UK PM May, Ireland’s Varadkar says open to Brexit delay
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar spoke to Britain’s Theresa May on Monday about her plan to seek a further extension to the Article 50 Brexit negotiating period, the Irish government said in a statement.
Brexit hangs in the balance as May’s government talks with Labour
Brexit hung in the balance on Monday as Prime Minister Theresa May tried to coax the Labour Party into agreeing a divorce deal with a better chance of passage by parliament, ahead of a crisis EU summit where she will try to delay the April 12 departure…
UK government sets out plan to comply with Brexit delay law, if it passes
The government’s leader in parliament set out plans to hold a 90-minute debate on Tuesday on Prime Minister Theresa May’s request for a delay to Brexit in order to comply with legislation expected to pass into law later on Monday.
Libya’s U.N.-backed PM in Tripoli receives phone call from Macron
Libya’s U.N.-backed Prime Minister in Tripoli Fayez al-Serraj received phone call from France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, on Monday.
Eastern Libyan force confirms air strike on Tripoli’s only functioning airport
Eastern Libyan forces confirmed an air strike on Tripoli’s only functioning airport, a spokesman said on Monday.
Ecuador reserves the right to investigate Assange: foreign minister
Ecuador reserves the right to conduct an investigation of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for allegedly leaking information about President Lenin Moreno’s personal life, the foreign minister said on Monday.
Iran decries ‘illegal’ U.S. designation of Guards, retaliates with terrorism listing: state TV
Iran warned on Monday that Washington’s designation of its elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization could endanger peace and stability in the Middle East and beyond, state TV reported.
Canada mulls crackdown on social media firms to curb election meddling
Canada may have to crack down on the world’s major social media companies with new regulations to combat potential foreign meddling in this October’s election, the cabinet minister in charge of ensuring a fair vote said on Monday.
