Libya’s NOC won’t negotiate with group that closed Sharara oilfield: chairman
Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) will not pay or negotiate with those who closed Sharara oilfield, NOC Chairman Mustafa Sanalla told a local TV channel on Monday.
UK government to publish immigration policy paper by end of year: parliamentary leader
The British government plans to publish a policy paper on its post-Brexit immigration system before the end of the year, the leader of the House of Commons, Andrea Leadsom, said on Monday.
Brexit in turmoil as UK PM May pulls vote on her EU divorce deal
Prime Minister Theresa May abruptly postponed a parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal on Monday, throwing Britain’s plan to leave the European Union into chaos after admitting that she faced a rout.
UK government will decide when Brexit vote takes place: parliamentary leader
British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government will decide when parliament will vote on her Brexit agreement with the European Union, the governing Conservative Party’s leader in the lower house said on Monday.
Peru to target Odebrecht former partners, politicians, others for fines
The Peruvian prosecutor tasked with seeking damages owed to the state for corruption said on Monday he plans to fine local companies, politicians and businessmen about $180 million for taking part in Brazilian builder Odebrecht’s kickback schemes.
Anger, sore eyes and a photograph on the streets of Brussels
Usually, a golden rule for a news photographer covering a scene of angry confrontation is to get close, but not involved. Sometimes, though, it’s hard to avoid.
U.N. envoy says Yemen’s warring parties ‘not there yet’ on main issues
U.N. special envoy Martin Griffiths said on Monday Yemen’s warring parties had yet to agree on main sticking points in peace talks, including a ceasefire in Hodeidah and reopening Sanaa airport, but that consultations would continue.
EU’s Tusk says Brexit deal not up for renegotiation, will hold talks
European Council President Donald Tusk said on Monday Brexit would be discussed at the council meeting on Thursday, including how to help the British government ratify the exit process, but that the Withdrawal Agreement was not up for renegotiation.
Don’t use protests in France to curb climate ambitions: French officials
Governments should not use the violent protests in France that were sparked by a carbon tax increase as an excuse to stem policies to curb global warming, French officials said on Monday.
U.S. sanctions three North Korean officials for suspected rights abuses
The United States on Monday sanctioned three North Korean officials, including a top aide to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, citing “ongoing and serious human rights abuses and censorship,” the U.S. Treasury Department said.
