U.S. Senate judiciary panel head wants special counsel to look at origins of Trump probe
The Republican chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee said on Monday he will ask Attorney General William Barr to appoint a special counsel to look into the origins of the probe of whether President Donald Trump’s campaign conspired with Russia to …
UK leaving the EU without a Brexit deal would be difficult – PM May’s spokesman
British Prime Minister Theresa May would find it difficult to take Britain out of the European Union without a Brexit divorce deal after parliament expressed a clear view that it is opposed to this outcome, her spokesman said on Monday.
Mozambique prepares for cholera after cyclone wreaks havoc
Rescue teams in Mozambique moved hundreds of people displaced by Cyclone Idai’s massive and deadly flooding to safer shelters on Monday, while the government made preparations for a cholera outbreak that it says is inevitable amid the devastation.
U.N. chief concerned by Israel, Gaza developments, urges restraint
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “gravely concerned” by the recent developments in Israel and the Gaza Strip and urges all sides to exercise maximum restraint, U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said.
In boost for Netanyahu, Trump signs proclamation recognizing Golan Heights as Israeli territory
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday recognized the Golan Heights as Israeli territory in an election boost for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as his chief political rival sought to appear as a better alternative to lead Israel.
Damascus calls U.S. Golan decision attack on Syrian sovereignty
Syria called the U.S. decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights a “blatant attack” on its sovereignty and territorial integrity on Monday, saying it had a right to reclaim the territory.
UK PM May says parliament will debate formal delay to Brexit date on Wednesday
Prime Minister Theresa May said on Monday that parliament would debate secondary legislation on Wednesday to formally change the date of Brexit in British law.
Israel carries out air strikes in Gaza after rocket attack near Tel Aviv
Israel launched air strikes in the Gaza Strip on Monday after a rocket attack near Tel Aviv wounded seven people, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cut short a visit to the United States.
Algerian president Bouteflika sacks state television head: Ennahar TV
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, facing mass protests against his 20-year rule, sacked the head of the state television, private Ennahar TV channel reported on Monday.
Bongo back in Gabon after five-month medical leave to treat stroke
President Ali Bongo, who suffered a stroke in October, has returned to Gabon following medical leave in Morocco, a source at the presidency told Reuters on Monday.
