Thousands demand 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.
Brazil arrests two former policemen over Rio councilwoman’s murder
Two former policemen were arrested in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday in connection with the murder of a local councilwoman and her driver, Rio de Janeiro police and prosecutors said.
Brexit hangs in the balance as parliament to vote on May’s tweaked deal
Britain’s exit from the European Union hung in the balance on Tuesday after the government’s lawyer said last-minute “legally binding” assurances won by Prime Minister Theresa May to her divorce deal left the risk over the Irish backstop “unchanged”.
Assault on Islamic State enclave is as good as over: SDF
Islamic State was close to defeat in its final enclave on Tuesday after ferocious bombardments overnight and the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said the offensive to capture the area was nearly over.
UK Attorney General’s view on revised Brexit deal
The British government’s top lawyer said on Tuesday that the revised Brexit deal reached by Prime Minister Theresa May and the EU did not change the legal risk of Britain being trapped indefinitely in a so-called backstop arrangement.
ECHR orders Turkey to compensate owner of closed Kurdish newspaper
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ordered Turkey on Tuesday to compensate the owner of a Kurdish newspaper that was shut down in 2016, after finding that criminal proceedings had been “systematically opened” against it.
Hardline Iranian cleric consolidates leadership position
Hardline cleric Ebrahim Raisi has swiftly emerged as one of Iran’s most powerful figures and a contender to succeed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Britain’s Cox denies he was ordered to validate PM May’s Brexit deal
The British government’s top lawyer on Tuesday denied speculation that he was ordered to validate Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal assurances against his will.
Czech PM says defense spending rising to reach NATO target
The Czech Republic will keep raising its defense spending as it works to reach the level of 2 percent of gross domestic product in 2024, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Tuesday.
Dissident Republican ‘IRA’ claims responsibility for UK letter bombs
A dissident Republican group calling itself the “IRA” claimed responsibility on Tuesday for letter bombs sent to buildings in London and the University of Glasgow last week.
