Bulgarian lawmakers approve talks with U.S. on F-16 jet deal
Bulgaria’s parliament approved the government’s plan to start talks with the United States on buying eight new F-16 fighter jets to replace its aging Soviet-made MiG-29s and improve compliance with NATO standards.
New passage to Britain as Iranian migrants use boats to cross Channel
Mohamed’s first attempt to reach Britain’s southern shores in December foundered because the outboard engine was not powerful enough to propel the boat carrying him and half a dozen other Iranian migrants through the choppy English Channel.
Pro-EU UK Conservative lawmaker puts forward legislation for second Brexit referendum
A member of Prime Minister Theresa May’s Conservative Party on Wednesday submitted legislation making provisions for a second referendum on Britain’s departure from the European Union.
Kenyan forces kill hotel assailants who took 14 lives
Kenyan security forces have killed the militants who stormed an upscale Nairobi hotel compound, taking at least 14 lives and forcing hundreds of others to make terrifying escapes, the government said on Wednesday.
Kremlin: peace talks between Japan’s Abe and Putin will be tough
The Kremlin said on Wednesday it expected talks to be difficult when Russian President Vladimir Putin and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe next week to discuss a deal that could end a decades-old territorial row.
Putin, Turkey’s Erdogan to discuss U.S. pullout from Syria next week
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will hold talks in Moscow next week to discuss Syria in light of the planned withdrawal of U.S. troops, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday.
Brexit: EU countries ready to make concession on Irish border – Handelsblatt
The European Union may make further concessions to Britain regarding the border between Northern Ireland and EU member Ireland, German business daily Handelsblatt reported on Wednesday, citing diplomatic sources in Brussels.
France condemns failed Iran satellite launch, urges halt to ballistics tests
France on Wednesday condemned a failed Iranian satellite launch that it said used technology applicable to long-range missiles and urged Tehran to stop all ballistic tests which are not in line with U.N. resolutions.
Four months of political deadlock in Sweden
Sweden looks set this week to overcome four months of political deadlock following an inconclusive election after the Left Party said it would abstain in a vote on Friday, giving caretaker Prime Minister Stefan Lofven the votes he needs to be elected.
Germany still won’t approve arms exports to Saudi: spokeswoman
Germany will still not approve arms exports to Saudi Arabia, a spokeswoman for the German Economy Ministry said on Wednesday.
