EU urged to consider long Brexit delay for British ‘sphinx’
The head of the European Council urged the European Parliament on Wednesday to be open to a long Brexit extension and not to ignore the “increasing majority” of British people who wanted to remain in the European Union.
New Zealand police probe if man who died in standoff linked to mosque attacks
New Zealand police are investigating whether a man who died from a stab wound in a standoff on Wednesday had any connection with the March 15 shooting attack on two mosques in Christchurch, which killed 50 people.
Germany’s SPD ready to allow some arms exports to Saudis: RND newspapers
Germany’s junior coalition party is prepared to allow some arms exports to Saudi Arabia, a softening of its position which may defuse a row with its conservative partners in power, RND media reported on Wednesday.
Algeria’s ruling coalition partner RND urges Bouteflika to resign: statement
The leader of Algeria’s ruling coalition partner RND party, Ahmed Ouyahia, urged President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to resign, the group said on Wednesday.
May might not announce resignation until lawmakers back Brexit deal: FT
Aides to British Prime Minister Theresa May are discussing a timetable for her to resign but could delay the announcement of her intention to quit until after a third vote by parliament on her Brexit plan, the Financial Times said.
Factbox: Anti-satellite weapons: rare, high-tech, and risky to test
India tested an anti-satellite weapon on Wednesday, saying the indigenously produced interceptor was used to destroy an object in orbit.
Pakistan seeks to cool row over PM’s comments on Afghanistan
Pakistan’s foreign ministry moved on Wednesday to cool a row with Afghanistan over reported comments by Prime Minister Imran Khan that were taken to suggest that Kabul should set up an interim government to help smooth peace talks with the Taliban.
China to prosecute ‘lavish spending’ former Interpol chief
China will prosecute former Interpol chief Meng Hongwei for graft after an investigation found he spent “lavish” amounts of state funds, abused his power and refused to follow Communist Party decisions, its anti-corruption watchdog said on Wednesday.
EU’s Tusk urges EU Parliament to be open to long Brexit extension
The European Parliament should be open to a long Brexit extension, the head of the European Council said on Wednesday, telling lawmakers they should not ignore Britons who wanted their country to remain in the European Union.
UK parliament’s indicative votes may not produce a deliverable result: minister
Andrea Leadsom, who is in charge of the British government’s business in parliament, has warned that lawmakers’ plans to wrest control of the Brexit process on Wednesday may produce a result that the government cannot negotiate.
