U.S., Taliban resume Afghan peace talks before spring fighting season
The top U.S. envoy for peace in Afghanistan met a senior Taliban leader in Qatar on Monday as the two sides resumed talks to end 17 years of war despite the insurgents’ continued refusal to deal with the Kabul government.
Nigerian election delay probably reduced turnout: U.S. observer
A week-long delay in holding Nigeria’s presidential election damaged public confidence in the process and probably reduced Saturday’s voter turnout, U.S. observers said on Monday.
Operational hitches in Nigeria’s elections a burden on voters: EU observer mission
The head of the European Union’s observer mission to Nigeria’s presidential and parliamentary elections said on Monday that the vote had been hit by operational shortcomings that made it difficult for voters.
Factbox: Through the Brexit Looking Glass – What happens next?
Britain’s parliament last month demanded Prime Minister Theresa May renegotiate a Brexit divorce deal that the other members of the European Union say they will not reopen.
Brexit delay will not solve the impasse over deal, PM May says
Delaying Britain’s exit from the European Union does not deliver a deal and merely delays the big decision on Brexit, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Monday.
German court stops trial of former death-camp guard
The trial in Germany of a 95-year-old former guard at a Nazi death camp has been stopped because of the defendant’s health problems, likely ending one of the last such prosecutions linked to the Holocaust.
Turkey worried about Uighurs, urges China to protect religious freedom in Xinjiang
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu voiced concern on Monday at China’s alleged mistreatment of Uighurs and other Muslims in its Xinjiang region and called on Beijing to protect freedom of religion and cultural identity.
Explainer: Britain’s next Brexit flashpoint – What happens in parliament this week?
British Prime Minister Theresa May faces another trial by parliament this week when she must tell lawmakers what progress she has made in talks with the European Union, as patience in her party wears thin and the risk of a disorderly Brexit rises.
EU’s Tusk says Brexit delay would be ‘rational’
European Council President Donald Tusk said on Monday that delaying Brexit beyond the scheduled exit date of March 29 would be a “rational solution” as there was no majority in the British parliament to approve a divorce deal.
Global rules-based order clearly under threat: EU’s Tusk
The rules-based global order is “clearly under threat”, the chairman of European Union leaders Donald Tusk said on Monday.
