Nigeria’s top judge asset declaration trial postponed to Jan.22
A court hearing to consider allegations that the head of Nigeria’s judiciary breached asset declaration rules was adjourned on Monday until Jan. 22, weeks ahead of a presidential election in which he could play a crucial role.
Brexit could be extended but not past EU vote in May, Spain says
The European Union could agree to extend the deadline for Brexit, but not beyond elections for the EU parliament due in May, Spain’s foreign minister said on Monday.
Swedish Left Party demands assurances to back Lofven as PM
Sweden’s Left Party said on Monday it wanted assurances it will not be politically ostracized if it is to support Social Democrat leader Stefan Lofven as prime minister, plunging the process of forming government into renewed uncertainty.
Former Ivorian leader seeks acquittal on war crimes charges
Judges at the International Criminal Court will rule on Tuesday over former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo’s request to be acquitted and released after more than seven years in custody.
Spain aims more funds for Catalonia as PM seeks votes for budget
Spain’s minority Socialist government on Monday proposed a sharp increase in overall spending for Catalonia in a 2019 budget proposal that needs votes by parties from the independence-minded region to pass through parliament.
Indonesian jets force Ethiopian cargo plane to land over airspace breach
Two Indonesian F-16 fighter jets forced an Ethiopian Airlines [ETHA.UL] cargo plane to land on Monday at an airport on Batam island after it had flown into Indonesian airspace without permission, an air force spokesman said.
Sudan’s Bashir says protests will not lead to change in government
Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir insisted on Monday that he would not step down after weeks of violent protests and calls for him to quit over a worsening economic crisis.
U.N. calls for ‘rapid and unimpeded’ aid access to Myanmar’s Rakhine
The United Nations called on the Myanmar government on Monday to allow “rapid and unimpeded” humanitarian access to Rakhine State, where fighting between government troops and autonomy-seeking rebels has displaced thousands of people.
Pompeo says Trump’s Turkey threat will not alter Syria troop withdrawal
U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to devastate Turkey economically should it attack a Washington-backed Kurdish militia in Syria would not change plans to withdraw troops from the country, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday.
France hoping British politicians will approve Brexit deal
France is hoping that members of Britain’s parliament will approve Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal, an official at President Macron’s Elysee department said on Monday.
