Sudan security chief orders release of detained protesters
Sudan’s security chief has ordered the release of people detained during weeks of anti-government protests, the information ministry said on Tuesday, as demonstrations continued in several cities.
Show Brussels what Brexit you want, UK PM May tells lawmakers
Prime Minister Theresa May asked the divided British parliament to send a message to Brussels that it would support her European Union withdrawal deal if a plan to avoid a hard border in Ireland is replaced.
Spain to insist on excluding Gibraltar from any Brexit deal: sources
Spain will insist on excluding Gibraltar from all agreements between Britain and the European Union once Britain has left the European Union, Spanish diplomatic sources said on Tuesday.
This week decisive for Lebanese government’s formation: Hariri
This week will be decisive in efforts to form a new government in Lebanon, prime minister-designate Saad al-Hariri said on Tuesday, adding he was “cautiously optimistic”.
UK Labour leader Corbyn says his party backs three-month Brexit delay
British opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Tuesday his party would back a three-month delay to Brexit if the government cannot get an exit deal approved by parliament before Feb. 26.
Zimbabwe activist pastor facing subversion charge released on bail
Zimbabwe’s high court on Tuesday ordered the release on bail of activist pastor Evan Mawarire, who was arrested on charges of subversion amid violent anti-government protests.
Vatican official resigns after abuse accusation by ex-nun
A senior Vatican official has resigned after a former nun accused him of soliciting sex from her a decade ago while hearing her confession, in another potentially embarrassing case of abuse for the Holy See.
Top U.S. intelligence official warns of danger from ‘no-deal’ Brexit
U.S. Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats warned on Tuesday of economic disruptions if Britain leaves the European Union without a deal.
EU will not reopen Brexit withdrawal agreement: diplomat
The European Union will not reopen the Brexit agreement with Britain, a diplomat from the bloc said on Tuesday, after Prime Minister Theresa May said there would have to be “significant” change to the deal to win parliament’s support.
Five Vale staff and contractors arrested after Brazil dam disaster
Three employees of Brazilian miner Vale SA and two contractors were arrested on Tuesday, prosecutors said, as a criminal investigation began after a devastating dam rupture expected to leave a death toll of more than 300 people.
