May gambles on talks with Labour to unlock Brexit, enraging her own party
Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday she would seek another Brexit delay to agree an EU divorce deal with the opposition Labour leader, a last-ditch gambit to break an impasse over Britain’s departure that enraged many in her party.
Guatemala anti-graft candidate to appeal ruling blocking her from ballot
Guatemala’s former attorney general Thelma Aldana will seek to overturn a decision from the country’s top elections authority that would prevent the anti-corruption crusader from running for president, a top aide said on Tuesday.
U.S. Senate panel reviewing whistleblower claims on aviation safety: panel chair
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee is investigating claims by a number of whistleblowers that aviation safety inspectors, including some who worked to evaluate the now-grounded Boeing 737 MAX, were not properly trained or certified, the committee chair…
Senior UK Conservative says PM May’s new Brexit plan a disaster
British lawmaker Iain Duncan Smith, a former leader of Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservative Party and a staunch Brexit supporter, attacked her new plan to delay Brexit and open talks with the leader of the opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn.
Algerian army to declare important resolutions soon: Ennahar TV
Senior Algerian army officers have ended a meeting and will declare important resolutions soon, Ennahar TV said on Tuesday.
Algerian leader Bouteflika quits after mass protests
Algeria’s ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigned on Tuesday, succumbing to six weeks of largely peaceful mass protests driven by youth and pressure from the powerful army against his 20-year rule.
Trump says he’s prepared to close Mexico border if necessary
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he was prepared to close the U.S. southern border if necessary but that Mexico has apprehended thousands of people in recent days and its actions have made a big difference in the immigration situation.
May gambles on talks with Labour to unlock Brexit, enraging her party
Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday she would ask for another Brexit delay to sit down with the opposition Labour leader, a last-ditch gambit to break the deadlock over Britain’s exit that enraged many in her febrile party.
UK’s Gove still hopes Northern Irish DUP will back May’s Brexit approach
The British government still wants the support of Northern Irish unionists to pass its Brexit deal despite pivoting in its strategy to consult the opposition Labour party on the way forward, environment minister Michael Gove said on Tuesday.
Low oil prices mean U.S. can stand firm on Venezuela sanctions: Pence
Vice President Mike Pence said on Tuesday the United States would continue to pressure Venezuela’s oil industry and those who support it with economic sanctions, citing world oil prices as low enough to allow for the measures.
