Britain’s government at risk of contempt of parliament over Brexit advice
Britain’s opposition Labour Party said Prime Minister Theresa May’s government could face an action for contempt of parliament after only publishing on Monday a summary of the legal advice it received on her Brexit deal with the European Union.
UK’s Labour accuses May’s government of breaking parliament rules
Britain’s opposition Labour party said Theresa May’s government had ignored an instruction by parliament to publish in full its legal advice on the deal to leave the European Union.
Trade truce with China means big changes in Beijing policy: Trump
President Donald Trump and top U.S. officials said on Monday that a trade truce with China will lead to structural changes in Beijing’s economic policies, including lower tariffs, lower non-tariff barriers and more market access for U.S. companies.
Egyptian court orders release of prominent blogger: judicial source
An Egyptian criminal court has ordered the conditional release of prominent blogger and journalist Wael Abbas, a judicial source said on Monday, rejecting an appeal by state security prosecutors to keep him in detention.
Bouteflika unable to receive Saudi crown prince due to flu: presidency
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika was unable to receive the Saudi crown prince during his visit as planned due to acute flu, the Algerian presidency said on Monday.
Spain’s ruling Socialists could lose control in Andalusia after far-right gains
Spain’s ruling Socialists could lose control of a southern stronghold after a regional election in which a far right party won seats for the first time since the country emerged from fascist dictatorship more than 40 years ago.
Law group calls for tribunal for crimes against Rohingya
A human rights law group contracted by the U.S. State Department to investigate atrocities against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar called on Monday for the urgent establishment of a criminal tribunal to bring those responsible to justice.
Sri Lanka court bars Rajapaksa from office, disputed PM to appeal
A Sri Lankan court issued an order preventing Mahinda Rajapaksa and his disputed cabinet from holding office on Monday, heightening the island’s political drama and drawing an immediate vow to appeal from the prime minister.
Exclusive: Lion Air ponders canceling Boeing jets in row over crash – sources
Indonesia’s Lion Air is reviewing airplane purchases from Boeing Co and has not ruled out canceling orders as relations worsen in a spat over responsibility for a 737 jetliner crash that killed 189 people in late October.
Saudi crown prince leaves Algeria after official visit: Saudi state TV
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman left Algeria after an official visit that started on Sunday night, Saudi state TV reported on Monday.
