Labor shortage compounds Croatia’s struggle to catch up to western Europe
Croatia is suffering a severe labor shortage, most glaringly in its booming seaside tourist resorts, that is compounding obstacles to economic growth and dimming hopes of catching up to more developed European Union peers.
Luxembourg PM Bettel begins second term of coalition government
Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel was sworn in for a second term on Wednesday after his liberal-led coalition secured a narrow victory in an election in October.
Sierra Leone doctors strike over conditions, nurses may follow
Doctors in Sierra Leone’s public hospitals were on strike on Wednesday to protest against low wages and poor working conditions, and nurses said they may follow suit.
Scores arrested in crackdown on Italian cocaine trafficking gang
Scores of people were arrested in Italy and other European countries on Wednesday in a raid on the ‘Ndrangheta cocaine-trafficking group that officials said is the largest sweep of its kind.
Mexico’s president says he will likely speak with Trump on migration
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday that he will very likely speak with U.S. President Donald Trump in coming days on migration.
Pakistan PM meets U.S. peace envoy, pledges help on Afghan war
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan met with a U.S. peace envoy on Wednesday and pledged his help to find a political settlement to the long-running war in neighboring Afghanistan.
Swiss cabinet reshuffle could complicate talks over EU ties
Switzerland’s parliament elected to the cabinet on Wednesday two members whose apparent position on a draft pact with the European Union could complicate stalled talks with the bloc.
China to stick to ‘mutual respect’ in dealings with world: Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday that China will always stick to “mutual respect” in its efforts to deal with global challenges.
Israel gave no proof of border tunnels, says Lebanon’s Berri
Israel provided no evidence of cross-border attack tunnels in a meeting with U.N. peacekeepers on Wednesday, Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said.
May’s Brexit deal under fire as legal advice stiffens opposition
Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal came under fire from allies and opponents alike on Wednesday after the government was forced to publish legal advice showing the United Kingdom could be locked indefinitely in the European Union’s orbit.
