‘El Chapo’ trial witness tells of alleged $100 mln bribe to Pena Nieto
A witness at the U.S. trial of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman testified on Tuesday that he previously told U.S. authorities the accused Mexican drug lord once paid a $100 million bribe to former Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto.
Kenya minister: we have secured all buildings affected by militant attack
Kenya’s interior minister said late on Tuesday that security forces had secured all the buildings affected by a militant attack in the capital Nairobi.
Ireland readies ‘mega’ no-deal Brexit legislation package
Ireland will begin pushing through a “mega” package of legislation next month to deal with the fallout from a no-deal Brexit if there is still a prospect of Britain leaving the European Union without a divorce deal in March.
British PM must seek fundamental changes to Brexit deal: DUP
British Prime Minister Theresa May must seek fundamental changes to her rejected divorce deal with the European Union, the leader of the small Northern Irish party propping up her minority government said on Tuesday.
How Trump slowed rush for Syria exits after huddle in Iraq
U.S. President Donald Trump was reeling from sharp rebukes at home and abroad over his surprise announcement last month to immediately pull American troops out of Syria when he flew into the al Asad airbase in neighboring Iraq the day after Christmas.
Brexit deal can’t be ratified as it is, UK minister says
British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal cannot pass in its current form and must now be changed in order to be approved by UK lawmakers, health minister Matthew Hancock said after parliament rejected her plan.
Luxembourg says no-deal Brexit plans now ‘full steam’ ahead
Luxembourg is intensifying its preparations for a chaotic British departure from the European Union, the country’s premier said on Tuesday after the British parliament rejected a draft withdrawal agreement.
UK PM May’s deal can still form basis of Brexit agreement: spokesman
British Prime Minister Theresa May still believes her Brexit deal can form the basis of an agreement for Britain to leave the European Union, her spokesman said on Tuesday after the deal suffered a heavy defeat in parliament.
EU’s Tusk suggests only positive solution is for Britain to stay in EU
The only positive solution after the British parliament rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s agreement on withdrawal from the European Union is for Britain to stay in the EU, the chairman of EU leaders Donald Tusk said on Tuesday.
Polish man arrested over spying for China while working in government: WSJ
A former Polish security official arrested by Polish authorities has been charged with spying for China while still working for Polish government institutions, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.
