‘Thank you boss!’ Germany’s conservatives say fond goodbye to Merkel
Germany’s Christian Democrats said a big thank you on Friday to Angela Merkel, their leader for the past 18 years, with warm words and long applause, and presenting her with a conductor’s baton as they elected her protege to succeed her.
U.S. cautions Russia against tampering with alleged attack site in Syria
The U.S. State Department on Friday cautioned Russia and Syria against tampering with the site of a suspected chemical attack in Syria’s Aleppo last month, adding that it had information indicating that Russian and Syrian personnel were involved in wha…
U.S. drops bid for December U.N. meeting on North Korea abuses: diplomats
The United States has dropped a push for the United Nations Security Council to hold its fifth annual meeting on human rights abuses in North Korea this month as it does not have enough support, diplomats said on Friday.
European Commission says EU draft treaty with Switzerland is best possible
The European Commission called on Switzerland on Friday to decide quickly to accept a draft treaty setting out ties with the European Union after the Swiss government said it would first consult power-brokers at home.
Armenian ex-president Kocharyan detained after court ruling – lawyer
An Armenian court of appeal ordered former president Robert Kocharyan detained on Friday on charges of attempting to overthrow the constitutional order, days before a parliamentary election in the ex-Soviet country, his spokesman said.
Swiss risk EU anger after dodging EU treaty deadline
The Swiss government will consult domestic power brokers on a draft treaty setting out ties with the European Union, it said on Friday, ignoring an ultimatum from Switzerland’s biggest trading partner to sign off now or face punishment.
Merkel protege Kramp-Karrenbauer succeeds her as German CDU leader
Germany’s Christian Democrats elected Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer on Friday to replace Angela Merkel as party leader, a decision that moves her into pole position to succeed Europe’s most influential leader as chancellor.
Houthis reject government proposals over Sanaa airport in Yemen peace talks
Yemen’s Saudi-backed government has proposed reopening the Houthi-held airport in the capital Sanaa on condition planes are inspected in the airports of Aden or Sayun which are under its control, two government officials said on Friday.
Swiss brush off EU deadline for backing new treaty
The Swiss government will seek more political consultations on a draft treaty setting out ties with the European Union, it said on Friday, ignoring an ultimatum from Switzerland’s biggest trading partner to sign off by Friday or face punishment.
German CDU elects Kramp-Karrenbauer as new party leader
Germany’s Christian Democrats elected Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer on Friday to replace Angela Merkel as party leader, a decision that moves her into pole position to succeed Europe’s most influential leader as chancellor.
