Venezuela’s last anti-Maduro newspaper publishes final print edition
Venezuela’s El Nacional newspaper, which has been heavily critical of the ruling Socialist Party, on Friday published its last print edition after struggling for years under government pressure and a collapsing economy.
Man charged after American student stabbed to death in the Netherlands
Dutch authorities on Friday charged a 23-year-old man in relation to the suspected murder of an American student in the port city of Rotterdam.
‘Who are you calling ‘nebulous’?’ May presses testy EU for Brexit help
British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Friday further assurances on her Brexit deal were possible after European Union leaders told her they would not be renegotiating the treaty and scorned her stilted defense of Britain’s departure.
Cabinet official says Italy should go to early vote if government falls: reports
Italy would have to hold new elections if the ruling coalition falls, Italy’s Cabinet Undersecretary Giancarlo Giorgetti was quoted as saying on Friday.
Brazil take first step in program to join nuclear-powered sub club
Brazil on Friday launched the first of five attack submarines built with French technology in a 35 billion-real ($8.9 billion) program planned to end in 2029 with delivery of a nuclear-powered submarine.
UK woman illegally imported python-skin products
A British woman who illegally imported and sold fashion accessories made from python skin was convicted on Friday, London police said.
Two million more Venezuelans could flee next year: U.N.
An estimated two million Venezuelans could join the ranks of migrants and refugees next year, swelling the total to 5.3 million as the country’s meltdown continues, the United Nations said on Friday.
Merkel briefly stuns audience with Brexit response
German Chancellor Angela Merkel briefly stunned reporters in Brussels on Friday when she appeared to say that she would work against Britain remaining in the European Union after a possible second referendum.
Police fire live rounds to disperse protest in Iraq’s Basra
Security forces used live bullets and teargas on Friday to disperse protesters gathered in Iraq’s southern city of Basra, but no injuries were reported.
Canada slams China detentions; foreign minister to press Pompeo
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday said China’s detention of two men from Canada was unacceptable and expressed concern the economy could suffer as bilateral relations deteriorate.
