Japan’s Abe urges May to avoid ‘no deal’ Brexit
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday urged British Prime Minster Theresa May to avoid a no deal Brexit.
Europeans say G20 members agree to reform WTO in draft communique
European officials said that G20 nations had agreed to commit to reforming the World Trade Organization in a preliminary draft of the communique due to be released at the end of a two-day meeting of the bloc on Saturday.
Jailed Catalan separatist leaders start hunger strike
Two jailed Catalan separatist leaders awaiting trial for their role in the region’s failed bid to secede from Spain said on Saturday they were starting a hunger strike to protest over their treatment by Spanish courts.
‘Yellow vest’ protesters battle riot police in Paris, 81 arrested
French police fired tear gas, stun grenades and water cannon in battles with “yellow vest” protesters trying to breach security cordons on the Champs Elysees in Paris on Saturday ahead of a third rally against high living costs.
Labour rules out any deal on new Scottish independence vote: The Times
Britain’s opposition Labour Party has ruled out a deal with Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon that would deliver a second referendum on independence for Scotland as the price of her support for a Labour government, the Times newspaper reported.
EU document says Czech PM in conflict of interest over Brussels funds
Billionaire Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has a conflict of interest over EU funds received by companies in which he is a beneficiary and should cut ties with the firms, according to a European Commission legal opinion seen by Reuters.
Employees of India’s IL&FS held hostage by Ethiopian staff fear for safety
Employees of Indian company Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS) taken hostage by local staff in Ethiopia fear for their safety, with some being confined to a company campus north of the African nation’s capital Addis Ababa.
Pakistan lawmakers critical of army barred from leaving the country, briefly detained
Two lawmakers who are vocal critics of Pakistan’s powerful military and have alleged widespread abuses by the armed forces say they have been barred from leaving the country, in the latest crackdown on dissent in the South Asian nation.
‘Yellow vest’ protesters clash with police in Paris, 24 arrested
French riot police fired tear gas, stun grenades and water cannon at “yellow vest” protesters trying to breach security cordons on the Champs Elysees boulevard in Paris on Saturday ahead of a third rally against high fuel prices.
Riot police use teargas against protesters in Paris
French riot police used teargas on Saturday against protesters clad in fluorescent yellow trying to break through security cordons at the Champs Elysees in Paris.
