Trump told Turkey U.S. would only look at possible extradition of Turkish cleric: spokeswoman
U.S. President Donald Trump told his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan that Washington “would take a look at” the possibility of extraditing a U.S.-based Muslim cleric that Ankara suspects of being behind a 2016 coup attempt, but he made no commitment…
Belgian PM confirms offering resignation to king
Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel told lawmakers he would offer his resignation to the king after socialists and greens tabled a motion of no confidence in his minority government.
Bangladesh ruling party promises growth in bid for third term
Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League unveiled its election manifesto on Tuesday, making sweeping promises to eradicate poverty and boost the economy as it seeks to retain power for a third straight term.
Hungary protests spark opposition coalition – but will it last?
Week-long protests in Budapest have forged fragmented opposition parties into a rare coalition against Viktor Orban, drawing young Hungarians into the streets to demonstrate against what they see as his increasingly authoritarian rule.
French hotels had strong 2018 year despite protests: MKG
Four weekends of anti-government violence on the famous Champs-Elysees avenue cost Paris hoteliers some 18 million euros ($20.43 million) in lost revenue as tourists canceled bookings, research firm MKG said on Tuesday.
Italy parliament approves corruption crackdown in win for 5-Star
The Italian parliament on Tuesday approved a package of measures to crack down on public sector corruption and improve the efficiency of the justice system, two problems which have long dogged the euro zone’s third largest economy.
U.S.-Taliban talks focus on Afghan ceasefire
U.S. and Taliban officials have discussed proposals for a six-month ceasefire in Afghanistan and a future withdrawal of foreign troops as talks aimed at setting up peace negotiations went into a second day, Taliban sources said.
Judge blasts Trump ex-adviser Flynn, delays sentencing in Russia probe
A U.S. judge fiercely criticized President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn on Tuesday for lying to FBI agents, and delayed sentencing to ensure Flynn cooperates fully with an investigation into possible collusion between T…
U.S. commits $5.8 billion to develop Central America: Mexico
Mexico’s foreign minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Tuesday that the United States is committing $5.8 billion toward development in Central America, as part of a plan to strengthen economic growth in the region and curb illegal immigration.
Salini, Fincantieri to rebuild Italian bridge after deadly collapse
Italy’s biggest builder Salini Impregilo and shipbuilder Fincantieri have won the contract to rebuild a bridge that collapsed in August, killing 43 people, in the port city of Genoa.
