U.S. gives Russia 60 days to comply with nuclear treaty: Pompeo
The United States delivered Russia a 60-day ultimatum on Tuesday to come clean about what Washington says is a violation of a 1987 nuclear arms control treaty or it will be forced to start a six-month process of withdrawal.
Pakistan assures U.S. envoy of support for Afghan peace talks
Pakistan assured visiting U.S. special representative Zalmay Khalilzad on Tuesday that it would back a negotiated settlement with the Taliban to end the long war in Afghanistan, after President Donald Trump personally asked for Islamabad’s help.
Russia in ‘material breach’ of nuclear arms treaty: NATO statement
NATO formally accused Russia on Tuesday of breaching the 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, which rid Europe of land-based nuclear missiles, issuing a statement that supported U.S. accusations of Russian violations.
Economic reforms offer scant relief in heart of Libya’s capital
After a month strolling the gold market in Libya’s capital, retired public servant Milud Farhat was unable to find any jewelry he could afford for his daughter’s wedding.
Italy police arrest alleged new mafia boss in Sicily
Police arrested the suspected new head of the Sicilian mafia and 45 other alleged gangsters on Tuesday, dealing a major blow to the mob as it tried to rebuild after years of setbacks.
UK government will publish full Brexit legal advice after contempt proceedings
The government will publish the full legal advice on Britain’s exit from the European Union after being found in contempt of parliament for failing to do so, Andrea Leadsom, leader of the lower house of parliament, said on Tuesday.
UK PM May’s government loses contempt vote over Brexit legal advice
British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government was found in contempt of parliament on Tuesday for refusing to release its full legal advice on Britain’s exit from the European Union.
Italy’s Salvini clashes with judge over premature tweet
Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Salvini clashed with one of the country’s most respected judges on Tuesday after sending a congratulatory tweet for the arrest of “15 Nigerian mobsters” before the operation was complete.
UK PM May’s government loses vote to delay ruling on contempt proceedings
British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government on Tuesday lost a vote to delay a ruling on whether its ministers had acted in contempt of parliament by refusing to release its full legal advice on Britain’s exit from the European Union.
Raucous Iraqi MPs halt session to vote on government
Angry Iraqi lawmakers halted an attempt by Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi to appoint the remainder of his government on Tuesday, disrupting a parliamentary session meant to include a vote on his candidates for key ministries.
