Brexit multiple choice again: How will UK parliament’s indicative votes work?
British lawmakers wrested control of the Brexit process for a second day on Monday in order to try to find a majority for an alternative way forward that could break the parliamentary deadlock over Prime Minister Theresa May’s proposed deal.
Indonesia opposition says could challenge discrepancies in voter list
Indonesia’s opposition said on Monday it had uncovered data irregularities affecting millions of people in the election rolls and vowed to take legal action, or use “people power”, if its complaints were not resolved.
Seven Algerian businessmen investigated for corruption: Ennahar TV
Algerian authorities have seized the passports of seven businessmen under investigation over corruption allegations, the private Ennahar TV reported on Monday.
In Turkey, opposition Istanbul candidate says ahead by 25,158 votes
Turkey’s main opposition candidate for mayor of Istanbul said on Monday he is 25,158 votes ahead of his rival from the AK Party of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, according to his Republican People’s Party (CHP) database.
Erdogan’s AKP says it will appeal Ankara results, expects outcome to shift
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s AK Party (AKP) said on Monday it expected to shift the outcome of local elections in Ankara in their favour through its appeals, after the main opposition won control of the capital in Sunday’s mayoral elections.
Explainer: Pros and cons of a customs union for Brexit Britain
The British parliament will on Monday hold a second round of indicative votes on various Brexit alternatives, and the customs union could emerge as a preferred solution for lawmakers who have rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s deal.
U.S. delivers six patrol boats to Vietnam amid deepening security ties
The United States has delivered six patrol boats worth $12 million to Vietnam’s Coast Guard, the U.S. embassy in Hanoi said on Monday, amid warming ties between the former foes.
Ethiopia set to release preliminary report into Boeing 737 MAX crash
Ethiopia will release a preliminary report on Monday into the cause of an Ethiopian Airlines crash that killed 157 people last month and led to the worldwide grounding of U.S. planemaker Boeing’s top-selling 737 MAX jet.
Killed by cholera, Yemeni doctor knew he was fighting ‘disastrous’ epidemic
Yemeni doctor Mohammed Abdul-Mughni described the surge in cholera cases he was treating as “disastrous” in a country battered by years of war and short of medical staff.
China calls on New Zealand to provide fair investment environment
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang called on New Zealand on Monday to ensure a fair investment environment, as he meet Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern whose country has rejected a bid by Chinese telecom giant Huawei to build a 5G mobile network.
