UK government will set out which EU trade deals will not be replicated before Brexit: Fox
The British government will set out in the coming days which European Union trade deals it does not believe will be rolled over before its March 29 exit from the bloc, trade minister Liam Fox said on Wednesday.
Irish backstop not a bridge to future UK-EU ties: May’s spokesman
A backstop plan for the Irish border is not a “bridge” to Britain’s future relationship with the European Union but an insurance policy that no one intends to use, a spokesman for Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday.
Nigeria tribunal issues arrest warrant for top judge before elections
A tribunal on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant for Nigeria’s suspended chief judge for failing to appear for trial over alleged breaches of asset declaration rules, days before Saturday’s presidential election.
Afghanistan sacks 12 election officials amid fraud investigation
Afghanistan has dismissed 12 election officials amid an investigation into corruption following problems with the organization of a general election last year, with fears growing that the purge could delay a July presidential election.
UK PM May says wants to leave EU with a deal on March 29
British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday the government had not changed its position that it does not want to delay Britain’s March 29 exit from the European Union.
Philippine journalist at odds with Duterte arrested for libel
The award-winning head of a Philippine news website known for its tough scrutiny of President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on Wednesday on libel charges, the latest in a series of legal cases against perceived adversaries of the government.
Spain’s government loses budget vote, paving way for snap election
Spain’s parliament rejected the government’s 2019 draft budget on Wednesday, pushing the country to the brink of a national election.
Factbox: Brexit – What will happen in the British parliament on February 14?
The British parliament will hold a debate on Brexit on Feb. 14. This is not a re-run of a vote last month on whether to approve the exit deal Prime Minister Theresa May’s negotiated with the European Union.
Two Syrians arrested in Germany for suspected crimes against humanity: prosecutors
German federal prosecutors said on Wednesday two Syrian citizens were arrested in Germany for suspected crimes against humanity during their work for the intelligence service in Syria.
Indonesia pressures Instagram over gay Muslim comic strips
An Instagram account displaying comic strips depicting the struggles faced by gay Muslim men was removed on Wednesday after authorities labeled it “pornographic” and threatened to block the platform.
