Brussels police battle “yellow vest” protesters
Belgian police fired water cannon and teargas in central Brussels on Friday to drive back protesters inspired by France’s “yellow vest” anti-tax movement who hurled rocks at the prime minister’s office.
Champs Elysees braces for return of France’s ‘yellow vest’ protesters
Workmen erected metal barriers and plywood boards on the glass-fronted facades of restaurants and boutiques lining the Champs Elysees on Friday ahead of a second demonstration in the French capital by protesters angry at high fuel prices.
Egyptian women race in Cairo to campaign for end to violence
Hundreds of women took part in a race in the Egyptian capital Cairo on Friday to campaign for an end to violence against women and push for acceptance of women running in public spaces.
Danish government wins backing for 2019 budget
Denmark’s right-wing minority government on Friday secured the necessary backing from its populist ally, the Danish People’s Party, to be able to pass its 2019 budget.
Merkel protege suggests blockade of Russian ships over Ukraine crisis
The European Union and the United States should consider banning from their ports Russian ships originating from the Sea of Azov after Russia captured three Ukrainian vessels there, German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s protege said on Friday.
Markets sweat on Lopez Obrador’s ‘true colors’ on eve of new Mexican presidency
During Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s successful campaign for the Mexican presidency, his advisers met representatives of dozens of investment funds to allay fears about the leftist’s plans, saying he prized economic stability and wanted to attract fore…
London murders back below New York levels, but set for highest rate in a decade
The number of murders in London has fallen below that of New York City but could still hit a 10-year high if it continues at the current pace, police data analysed by Reuters shows.
Vietnam jails rights activist for posting defaced flag photo on Facebook
The founder of a Vietnamese rights group was sentenced on Friday to two years and nine months in prison for spraying paint on Vietnamese flags and posting a photo of them on Facebook.
Ukraine bars entry to Russian men of combat age, EU sees renewal of sanctions on Russia
Ukraine on Friday banned Russian men of combat age from entering the country, a move introduced under martial law after Russia fired on and captured three Ukrainian naval ships off Crimea last weekend.
U.S. Trade Representative says any U.S.-China agreement entirely up to leaders
There will be good discussion on “very serious issues” between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Saturday but any agreement will be “entirely up to” the two leaders, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said o…
