Venezuela opens investigation into opposition-appointed PDVSA directors: prosecutor
Venezuela’s chief state prosecutor said on Thursday an investigation had been opened into directors of state-run oil firm PDVSA, and its U.S. refiner Citgo, that the opposition-controlled congress appointed on Wednesday.
Third suspect in Skripal poisoning is Russian GRU agent: Bellingcat
A third man suspected of involvement in the nerve agent poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal in England last year is a high-ranking Russian military intelligence agent, the investigative website Bellingcat said on Thursday.
Egyptian lawmakers back changes that could keep Sisi in power til 2034
The Egyptian parliament on Thursday approved in principle draft constitutional amendments that would allow President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to stay in power until 2034 and tighten his control of the judiciary.
Venezuelan opposition envoy urges foreign help to get aid in
The Venezuelan opposition’s envoy to the United States accused the government of President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday of blocking humanitarian aid to the country and urged the international community to help open “thousands of windows” to let assistanc…
Explainer: What’s next for Spain as elections loom?
Spain faces months of political uncertainty as Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez prepares to announce snap national elections on Friday.
UK PM May held constructive calls with Merkel and other leaders: spokeswoman
British Prime Minister Theresa May held constructive phone calls with European leaders, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday to discuss the need for legally binding changes to backstop, her spokeswoman said.
A jihadist hotbed days ago, Libya’s Derna now dreams of a better future
With artillery fire rumbling in the distance, residents of Derna gathered in a streetside cafe on Saturday to discuss the future of their city, long a jihadist hotbed in eastern Libya.
UK’s Prince Harry visits marines in the Arctic on Valentine’s Day
Britain’s Prince Harry flew up to the Arctic on Valentine’s Day to meet the Royal Marines and learn about special freezing-weather helicopter commando exercises.
Pompeo: U.S. wants to ‘get as far down the road’ in North Korea meet
The United States aims to “get as far down the road as we can” during a leaders’ summit with North Korea in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi later this month, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday.
Facebook voids accounts targeting Moldova pre-election
Facebook Inc said it has removed a number of pages and accounts engaged in “inauthentic behavior” targeting people in Moldova, where elections will be held later this month.
