Singapore activist fined for public Skype call with HK protest leader
A Singapore court fined a rights activist on Thursday for organizing an assembly without a permit after he organized a public conference where a high-profile Hong Kong pro-democracy leader spoke via Skype.
Brexit deal could be voted on by lawmakers next week: Hammond
British lawmakers could be given a vote on a revised Brexit deal as soon as next week as negotiators in Brussels scramble to clinch last-minute changes to divorce accord that would avoid a potentially disorderly exit from the European Union.
Pope, opening abuse conference, says Church has to listen to victims
Pope Francis, opening a landmark Vatican conference on clergy sexual abuse, said on Thursday the Roman Catholic Church would “listen to the cry of the little ones seeking justice”.
Despite Putin’s swagger, Russia struggles to modernize its navy
President Vladimir Putin calls improving the Russian navy’s combat capabilities a priority.
Last civilians expected to leave Islamic State enclave on Thursday
The last civilians are expected to be evacuated from Islamic State’s final enclave in eastern Syria on Thursday, clearing the way for U.S.-backed forces to attack jihadists still holed up inside, the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said.
Malaysia files charges, issues arrest warrant for British aide to ex-PM Najib
Malaysian authorities have filed money laundering charges against a British national who had worked for ex-prime minister Najib Razak as a media adviser, a prosecutor said on Thursday.
UK lawmakers could vote on revised Brexit deal next week: Hammond
British lawmakers could be given a vote on a revised Brexit deal as early as next week as talks with the European Union have been constructive, finance minister Philip Hammond said on Thursday.
Syrian force expects to evacuate last civilians from Islamic State enclave on Thursday
The evacuation of civilians from Islamic State’s last remaining enclave in eastern Syria is expected to be completed on Thursday after which the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) will engage the last jihadists holed up inside, SDF official Mustafa Bali sa…
Some British ministers tell May: delay Brexit if no deal or face rebellion: The Sun
Some senior British ministers have warned Prime Minister Theresa May she must agree to delay Brexit if there is no European Union divorce deal or face a rebellion in parliament next week, The Sun newspaper reported.
Turkey condemns European parliament committee call to suspend accession
Turkey criticized on Thursday as “unacceptable” a vote by the European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee calling for the suspension of EU accession negotiations with it.
