EU ready to clarify, not renegotiate Brexit deal
The European Union is ready to clarify for London the withdrawal agreement reached with the government of Prime Minister Theresa May, but not to renegotiate it, the head of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker said on Friday.
Greek police fire teargas at protesting teachers in Athens
Greek police on Friday fired teargas to disperse hundreds of teachers protesting against government plans to change hiring procedures in the public sector.
Turkey reinforces troops on border with Syria’s Idlib: Anadolu
Turkey sent a convoy of commando units and armored vehicles to the Turkish province of Hatay on the Syrian border, state-owned Anadolu news agency said on Friday.
Portugal approves law widening definition of rape
Portugal’s parliament unanimously changed the law on Friday to expand the definition of rape to cover all sex without consent, joining just seven EU countries with such a wide definition.
Former Kosovo guerrillas to testify before Hague court
A court examining war crimes against ethnic Serbs in Kosovo has asked several ex-commanders of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) to attend a preliminary hearing next week, part of a process that could help calm tensions between Belgrade and Pristina.
Congo’s Fayulu says thrashed official winner in election
The runner-up in Democratic Republic of Congo’s presidential election, Martin Fayulu, in fact thrashed the official winner with more than 60 percent of votes and will file a formal fraud complaint on Saturday, his camp said.
Talks between U.S., Turkish militaries on Kurds to continue next week: Bolton
U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton said on Friday talks between the U.S. military and its Turkish counterparts on the Kurds and Syria will continue next week, in the hopes of producing results both countries accept.
Poland arrests Huawei employee, Polish man on spying allegations
Poland has arrested a Chinese employee of Huawei and a former Polish security official on spying allegations, officials and sources told Reuters on Friday, a move that could fuel Western security concerns about the telecoms equipment maker.
U.S. to host Iran-focused global summit in Poland Feb. 13-14
The United States plans to jointly host a global summit focused on the Middle East, particularly Iran, next month in Poland, the U.S. State Department said on Friday.
Losing Congo presidential candidate to challenge results to high court
Losing Democratic Republic of Congo presidential candidate Martin Fayulu said on Friday he would challenge the election results in country’s highest court on Saturday at 9 a.m. (0800 GMT).
