Thousands of Algerian students extend protests against Bouteflika’s re-election plan
Thousands of Algerian students protested in the capital and other cities for a fifth day running on Tuesday against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s plan to extend his 20-year rule by seeking a fifth term, witnesses said.
Russia sentences cyber experts to long jail-terms for treason: news agencies
A Moscow military court on Tuesday sentenced a former state security officer and a former cyber-security expert at Kaspersky Lab to 22 and 14 years in jail respectively for treason, Russian news agencies reported.
No-deal Brexit or short delay? British PM May offers lawmakers a choice
Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday offered lawmakers the chance to vote in just over two weeks time on whether to delay Brexit or go for a potentially disorderly no-deal exit from the European Union if her attempt to ratify a divorce deal fails.
UK’s May says EU is working to resolve Northern Irish backstop issue
British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday that European Union leaders have told her they are working on resolving the issue of the so-called Northern Irish backstop to pave the way for a Brexit deal.
Ukraine drops Eurovision singer over Russia row
Ukraine’s national broadcaster has dropped the singer who was meant to represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest due to apparent political differences over Russia.
UK PM May gives parliament the chance to delay Brexit
Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday offered lawmakers the chance to vote in just over two weeks’ time on whether to delay Brexit or go for a potentially disorderly no-deal exit from the European Union if her attempt to ratify a divorce deal fails.
Turkey says EU hypocritical for attending Egypt summit after executions
Turkey criticized European Union leaders on Tuesday for attending a summit hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi days after nine men were executed for killing Egypt’s chief prosecutor.
Australian Cardinal Pell, top Vatican official, found guilty of sexual abuse
An Australian court has found Cardinal George Pell, one of the highest ranking Vatican officials and a former top adviser to Pope Francis, guilty on five charges of child sexual offences committed more than two decades ago against 13-year-old boys.
DUP cannot back Brexit deal without “legally watertight” way out of backstop: Dodds
The Northern Irish party which props up Prime Minister Theresa May’s minority government cannot support any Brexit deal that does not have a way out of the so-called Irish backstop, its deputy leader Nigel Dodds said on Tuesday.
Slovak presidential challengers unite in bid against ruling party
The leading opposition contender in Slovakia’s presidential election quit the race on Tuesday in a move to consolidate voter bases and better challenge the ruling Smer party candidate.
