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.
Facing threat of Brexit delay, British PM renews efforts for deal change
Prime Minister Theresa May faces a growing threat that she will be forced to delay Brexit to avoid leaving the European Union without an agreement, a no-deal outcome described as “unacceptable” by one of the bloc’s leaders.
Gabon president returns home for second time since suffering stroke
Gabon President Ali Bongo returned to his country late on Sunday for the second time since suffering a stroke in October, a source at the presidency told Reuters on Monday.
Germany’s SPD wants to extend Saudi arms export halt despite UK-French pressure
The Social Democrats, junior partners in Germany’s ruling coalition, want to extend a freeze on arms exports to Saudi Arabia beyond March 9, despite pressure by Britain and France not to do so and a risk of costly compensation claims.
Indian parliament panel seeks written answers from Twitter
Twitter Inc has 10 days to file written answers to questions from a parliamentary panel in India, its chairman said on Monday after meeting with the U.S. company’s head of policy.
Turkey concerned about Uighurs, urges China to protect freedom of religion in Xinjiang
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu voiced concern on Monday at China’s alleged mistreatment of Uighurs and other Muslims in its Xinjiang region and called for authorities to protect freedom of religion and cultural identity.
Britain to ban Lebanon’s Hezbollah as terrorist group
Britain said on Monday it plans to ban all wings of Hezbollah due to its destabilizing influence in the Middle East, classing the Lebanese Islamist movement as a terrorist organization.
Israel urges EU to follow Britain in full blacklisting of Hezbollah
Israel lauded Britain’s decision on Monday to ban Hezbollah and urged the European Union likewise to class the Iranian-backed Lebanese Shi’ite militia and political movement in its entirety as a terrorist organization.
Nigeria election delay hurt confidence, probably cut turnout: U.S. observer
A week-long delay in holding Nigeria’s presidential election before it took place on Saturday damaged public confidence in the process and probably reduced voter turnout, the U.S. observer mission said on Monday.
Italy’s centre-right leads in Sardinia vote, 5-Star fades
A centre-right candidate is poised to win a regional vote on the Italian island of Sardinia, replacing a centre-left administration and underscoring the struggles of the ruling 5-Star Movement, partial results showed on Monday.
