U.N. urges full rights for Syria’s displaced children
A U.N. watchdog urged Syria on Thursday to grant full rights to its displaced children, adding that thousands had been killed, tortured or enslaved during the country’s civil war.
France would oppose Brexit delay without a plan: government official
France would oppose any British request to delay Brexit if London was simply delaying making a decision, but could agree if London presented a credible political solution, a French government official said on Thursday.
Norwegian Air plane evacuated in Stockholm after bomb threat
All 169 passengers and the crew of a Norwegian Air Shuttle plane that returned to Arlanda airport outside Stockholm after receiving a bomb threat on Thursday have been evacuated, Swedish police said.
EU’s Tusk sees no Brexit breakthrough, says talks will continue
European Council President Donald Tusk said that British Prime Minister Theresa May’s visit to Brussels on Thursday brought no breakthrough but that talks on Brexit between the EU and the UK would go on.
For Putin, economic and political reality dampen any appetite for arms race
With his ratings down and state funds needed to hedge against new Western sanctions and raise living standards, Russian President Vladimir Putin cannot afford to get sucked into a costly nuclear arms race with the United States.
U.S. military ready protect diplomats in Venezuela: admiral
The U.S. military is prepared to protect U.S. personnel and diplomatic facilities in Venezuela if needed, the U.S. admiral in charge of American forces in South America said on Thursday.
Death toll in Istanbul building collapse rises to six: governor
The death toll from the collapse of an eight-storey building in Istanbul rose to six on Thursday, while 13 others were wounded, the governor of Turkish city said.
IMF still seeking member guidance on recognizing Guaido as Venezuela’s leader
The International Monetary Fund is still awaiting guidance from its member countries on whether to recognize Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country’s legitimate head of state, IMF spokesman Gerry Rice said on Thursday.
Italy’s Salvini says happy to meet Macron to discuss diplomatic row
The Italian government does not want to fall out with France, Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said on Thursday, adding he would be happy to meet French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss recent tensions.
EU’s Mogherini repeats call for peaceful solution in Venezuelan to avoid chaos
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini repeated a call on Thursday for a peaceful and political solution to a worsening crisis in Venezuela at the opening of a meeting of the International Contact Group in Uruguay.
