Comedian leads new poll in Ukraine presidential election
Comic actor Volodymyr Zelenskiy is the frontrunner in Ukraine’s presidential election, according to the latest opinion poll published on Wednesday.
Rouhani says Iran- U.S. tensions are at ‘a maximum’
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that tensions between Tehran and Washington were at “a maximum” rarely seen in the decades-long contentious relations of the two countries.
Egypt executes nine men over killing of public prosecutor: prison source, lawyer
Egyptian authorities have executed nine men convicted over the 2015 killing of the country’s chief prosecutor, a prison source and a lawyer said on Wednesday.
Italy’s League, 5-Star deny plans to join forces in EU parliament
Italy’s far-right League party and its government coalition partner the populist 5-Star Movement denied on Wednesday reports they plan to join forces in the European Parliament after the May vote.
Microsoft says discovers hacking targeting democratic institutions in Europe
Microsoft Corp on Wednesday said it had discovered cyber attacks directed at democratic institutions, think tanks and non-profit organizations in Europe and would offer a cyber security service to several countries to close security gaps.
French ski patroller killed in Crans-Montana avalanche: Swiss police
A French ski patroller has died from injuries after being caught in an avalanche in Switzerland, but rescuers have called off their search after finding no more casualties on the piste in Crans-Montana, police said on Wednesday.
India plans to buy 21 MiG-29 jet fighters from Russia: RIA
India plans to buy 21 MiG-29 jet fighters and possibly more from Russia, the RIA news agency cited the deputy director of Russia’s federal service for military-technical cooperation as saying on Wednesday.
Ugandan ruling party backs Museveni re-election bid
The executive committee of Uganda’s ruling National Resistance Movement has endorsed President Yoweri Museveni as its candidate in the next presidential election due in 2021, potentially extending his tenure to 40 years.
Saudi crown prince says terrorism a common concern with India
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday terrorism was a common concern with India and that his country was ready to share intelligence to tackle it.
UK’s Hunt says he is hopeful Brexit deal can get done
British foreign minister Jeremy Hunt said on Wednesday that he was hopeful that a Brexit deal could be passed by the British parliament if the government’s attorney-general is in a position to change his advice on its implications for the Irish backsto…
