No-deal Brexit more likely amid ‘confused’ situation in London, France says
A costly British exit from the European Union without a negotiated deal is increasingly likely, France’s European affairs minister said on Monday, after British Prime Minister Theresa May postponed a vote on a deal in the face of defeat.
EU court cites union goal to let UK stop Brexit
The European Union’s top court ruled on Monday that the British government may reverse its decision to leave the bloc without consulting other member states, a decision welcomed by those campaigning to stop Brexit.
Germany sees no possible change to Brexit deal
German foreign minister Heiko Maas said on Monday there were no possibilities of changing the agreement on Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union next year.
Bangladesh briefly shuts dozens of online news sites, citing security concerns
Bangladesh’s telecoms regulator shut down dozens of online news portals for several hours on Monday, citing security reasons, as officials scrutinize hundreds of sites before a parliamentary election this month.
Protesters disrupt U.S. fossil fuel event at climate talks
Protesters disturbed a U.S.-sponsored event promoting fossil fuels on the sidelines of U.N. climate change talks on Monday, saying attempts to rebrand coal as a potentially “clean” energy source were misleading.
UK PM May says no majority in parliament for alternative Brexit plans
British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Monday that none of the alternative Brexit plans which have been floated would command the support of a majority of lawmakers in parliament.
Change Brexit agreement or face defeat, says Northern Ireland’s DUP
Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party called on Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday to come back from Brussels with real changes to her divorce deal with the European Union or face a defeat in parliament.
UK Liberal Democrat leader says would support vote of no confidence in PM May
The leader of Britain’s pro-European Union Liberal Democrats said on Monday his party would support a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Theresa May if one were called by the opposition Labour Party.
UK Parliament should decide whether Brexit vote is delayed: speaker
The speaker of Britain’s lower house of parliament said it would be “right” that lawmakers were given a chance have their say on whether or not to delay a planned vote on Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan.
Syrian army demobilises some conscripted, reservist officers
The Syrian military will demobilise some conscripted and reserve officers, the military said on Monday, following the government’s recapture of much of the country from rebels and the dwindling of fighting on many fronts.
