Germany backs extending EU sanctions against Russia: Merkel
Germany will back an extension of the European Union’s punitive sanctions against Russia at an upcoming summit of EU leaders, Chancellor Angela Merkel told lawmakers on Wednesday.
Pompeo: It appears no Americans harmed in France attack
It appears that no Americans were killed or injured in an attack at a Christmas market in Strasbourg, France, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says told Fox News in an interview on Wednesday.
U.N. watchdog presses Saudi Arabia on alleged torture of activists
A U.N. human rights watchdog has urged Saudi authorities to free over a dozen rights activists detained in the kingdom, alleging that some had been tortured or mistreated during interrogation.
Pope removes two cardinals hit by scandal from group of close advisers
Pope Francis has removed two cardinals who have been hit by scandals from his group of close advisers, the Vatican said on Wednesday.
Iran’s Khamenei calls for unity, warns of U.S. plots in 2019
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urged Iranians on Wednesday to stay united, saying the United States would exploit divisions and was likely to launch plots against Iran in 2019.
Change in UK government would mean risk to Brexit: PM May
British Prime Minister Theresa May said the country should avoid a change of government because it would risk delaying or even stopping Brexit, which would be against the national interest.
‘A very uncivil war’: Britain’s Conservatives on the brink over Brexit
The divorce deal British Prime Minister Theresa May agreed with the European Union after months of tortuous negotiations was meant to unite her ruling Conservative Party over Brexit.
Merkel: There’s still time for an orderly Brexit
There is still time to agree an orderly British exit from the European Union, German Chancellor said on Wednesday, adding that although time was running short, she was still hopeful that a damaging disorderly departure could be avoided.
New Zealand holds candlelight vigils for murdered British backpacker
Thousands of people held candlelight vigils in New Zealand on Wednesday to mourn a 22-year-old British woman who was killed while she was on a backpacking tour, as the national outpouring of grief focused attention on violence against women.
Lebanon parliament speaker optimistic on forming government soon: MP
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said on Wednesday he was optimistic that there would be a breakthrough soon in the standoff over forming a government, according to a member of parliament from his party.
