Trove of Einstein papers goes on display in Jerusalem
Israel’s Hebrew University put on display on Wednesday a collection of 110 manuscript pages written by Albert Einstein, many of which it said had never been shown in public before.
Germany extending Saudi arms freeze to end-March: foreign minister
Germany said on Wednesday it would extend until the end of March a unilateral halt on arms shipments to Saudi Arabia imposed due to concerns about its role in Yemen’s war and the killing of a journalist, stretching the embargo beyond a March 9 deadline…
UK Labour’s Corbyn discussed Brexit with business organizations: spokesman
Britain’s opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn met with five big business organizations on Tuesday to discuss Brexit and his party’s alternative plan for leaving the European Union, his spokesman said on Wednesday.
Latest Brexit talks were ‘difficult’, but negotiations ongoing: PM May’s spokesman
The latest round of Brexit talks between Britain and the European Union were difficult, with a robust exchange of views, Prime Minister Theresa May’s spokesman said on Wednesday, adding that both sides planned to keep talking.
Sender of UK parcel bombs has not claimed responsibility: police
British police have not received any claim of responsibility for three small parcel bombs sent to two airports and a major London train station on Tuesday, a senior counter terrorism officer said.
Austria tells militant fighters looking to return: You’re on your own
Austria said on Wednesday it would not help repatriate any citizens who fought for Islamic State and other militant groups, as countries across the West wrestle with how to deal with returning militants.
British ship shadows Russian naval task force in English Channel
A British destroyer is shadowing a Russian naval task group as it passes the English coast, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Wednesday.
Learning the ropes: Sri Lankan ad for hangmen draws 102 applicants
A Sri Lankan advert for hangmen has attracted more than 100 applicants, including an American, a prison service spokesman said on Wednesday, as the country pushes ahead with a plan to reintroduce the death penalty for drug offences.
Zimbabwe says rapprochement with West still on despite U.S. sanctions
Zimbabwe on Wednesday said the extension of U.S. sanctions on its government was regrettable but Harare would keep talking to Washington and the European Union to remove the measures it says have stifled its economy.
Estonian election winner to begin coalition talks with rival
The leader of Estonian’s main center-right party, who won an election on Sunday but fell shy of a majority, said on Wednesday she would open what are likely to be tough coalition talks with the outgoing ruling center-left party.
