Germany’s Maas skeptical on UK-Ireland talks solving Brexit deadlock
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Sunday it was unclear how any talks between Britain and Ireland on resolving the question of the Irish backstop could help the European Union’s deal with London on Brexit.
Focus sharpens on Mexico fuel theft plan after blast kills 79
A blast at a gasoline pipeline in Mexico that killed at least 79 people has put renewed attention on the government’s strategy to stop fuel theft, with some relatives saying fuel shortages stemming from the plan led victims to risk their lives.
Thousands of Colombians march against violence after deadly car bomb
White flags and balloons filled streets nationwide as thousands of Colombians marched on Sunday to express outrage at violence after a car bomb blamed by the government on ELN rebels killed 20 police cadets and injured dozens.
Palestinians release dual U.S. national convicted over land sales: officials
The Palestinian Authority has handed over to U.S. authorities an American-Palestinian it had sentenced to life imprisonment for violating a ban on selling land to Israelis, two senior Palestinian officials said on Sunday.
Brazil’s VP says Bolsonaro son’s transactions are unrelated to government
The probe involving cash transfers into the account of President Jair Bolsonaro’s son is not related to the government, Vice President Hamilton Mourao said on Sunday in an interview with Reuters.
Police fire tear gas as Greeks protest against Macedonia name deal
Police fired tear gas to disperse protesters outside parliament on Sunday as tens of thousands of Greeks rallied in Athens to protest ahead of next week’s parliamentary vote to ratify a name deal with Macedonia.
Qatar says Gaza payouts on track after delay over border violence
A third Qatari cash donation for impoverished Gaza civil servants will be made this week after it was held back by Israel in protest at Palestinian border violence, a Qatari diplomat said on Sunday.
Zimbabwe crackdown a taste of things to come, president’s spokesman warns
A crackdown last week on protests in Zimbabwe is a foretaste of how the government will respond to future unrest, the president’s spokesman was quoted saying on Sunday, fuelling concerns that the southern African country is reverting to authoritarian r…
North Korean art troupe to visit China: state media
A North Korean art troupe will visit China starting on Wednesday, Chinese state media said on Sunday.
African Union postpones Congo talks on contested election
The African Union (AU) has postponed a high-level visit by a delegation to Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday for talks about last month’s contested presidential election, an AU spokeswoman said.
