EU adopts new tax-haven blacklist, adds UAE, Bermuda, Aruba
European Union governments adopted a broadened blacklist of tax havens on Tuesday, the EU commission said in a statement.
Two ex-policemen charged in connection with Brazil politician’s murder
Two former police officers were arrested and charged on Tuesday in connection with the murders of a local councilwoman and her driver that sparked national protests last year over Brazil’s endemic violence, Rio de Janeiro police and prosecutors said.
Macron warns of Chinese risk to African sovereignty
French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Tuesday of risks to the sovereignty of African countries from China’s increasing economic presence as he began a visit to the east of the continent.
Pro-Brexit Conservative group say they will not vote for UK PM May’s Brexit deal
An influential pro-Brexit faction of lawmakers in Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservatives said on Tuesday it would not be voting for her Brexit deal as the assurances received from the European Union did not meet the tests the government set itself….
Thousands press for quick change in Algeria after Bouteflika concessions
Thousands protested across Algeria on Tuesday, demanding immediate political changes a day after ailing President Abelaziz Bouteflika abandoned his bid for a fifth term in power but stopped short of stepping down.
UK lawmakers must make political judgment about PM May’s Brexit deal: attorney general
Britain’s top lawyer Geoffrey Cox said on Tuesday lawmakers needed to make a political judgment about whether they were willing to accept reassurances on Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal.
Global Boeing fears grow, families await Ethiopia crash remains
Singapore, Australia, Malaysia and Oman became the latest nations to suspend Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on Tuesday, while identification of the Ethiopian crash’s 157 victims dragged and black boxes were yet to yield the cause.
Oman suspends Boeing 737 MAX flights after crash
Oman on Tuesday stopped Boeing Co 737 MAX aircraft from flying to or from the Sultanate, following a fatal crash involving the U.S. planemaker’s latest model in Ethiopia.
Opposition protest in south India over alleged assaults on women
Reports of sexual assault on women in southern India have sparked outrage, with opposition politicians on Tuesday protesting against what they called a lack of progress in the investigation.
