France arrests Central Africa Republic war crimes suspect
French authorities have arrested an alleged militia leader suspected of war crimes in Central African Republic and will hand him over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, it said.
Pope removes two cardinals hit by sex scandals from group of close advisers
Pope Francis has removed from his group of close advisers two cardinals hit by sexual abuse scandals, including his economy minister, Australian George Pell, the Vatican said on Wednesday.
France arrests Central African war crimes suspect
French authorities have arrested a man suspected of committing atrocities in the Central African Republic and he will face extradition to The Hague, the International Criminal Court said on Tuesday.
Strasbourg shooting suspect’s close family held for questioning: sources
The mother, father and two brothers of the Strasbourg shooting suspect are being held in custody for questioning, said sources close to the investigation.
Detained Canadian in China being probed for harming state security
Chinese authorities are questioning former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig, who was detained days after the arrest in Canada of a Chinese businesswoman, on suspicion of engaging in activities that harmed China’s national security.
Yemen’s warring parties agree to reopen Sanaa airport: sources
Yemen’s warring parties agreed on Wednesday to reopen the airport in the Houthi-held capital Sanaa for domestic flights, one of the confidence-building steps under discussion at U.N.-led peace talks in Sweden, sources familiar with the talks said.
Germany does not want Northern Ireland backstop to take effect – official
Germany does not want the Northern Irish ‘backstop’ – an insurance policy to avoid a return to controls between the British province and EU-member Ireland – to take effect after Brexit, a German government official said on Wednesday.
German official: No EU consensus on imposing new sanctions against Russia
There is no consensus in the European Union on imposing new sanctions against Russia due to its actions in the Sea of Azov, a German government official said on Wednesday ahead of an EU summit in Brussels.
Lebanese leaders show new optimism on ending government deadlock
Lebanese leaders expressed fresh confidence on Wednesday about reaching a deal to form a new government, with President Michel Aoun saying results of his efforts to break the months-long deadlock would appear this week.
Afghan forces abandon district after Taliban pressure
Afghan forces abandoned a remote district in the west of the country, leaving the area to Taliban insurgents after the government failed to resupply dozens of troops stationed there, provincial officials said on Wednesday.
