No swift new EU sanctions on Russia seen after Ukraine sea incident
The European Union’s hawks have called for more sanctions on Russia after a fresh flare-up of tensions with Ukraine but the divided bloc is not going to act swiftly, if at all, diplomatic sources said.
White South African group to challenge Ramaphosa land reforms in court
A South African advocacy group that lobbies for the rights of white farmers will on Thursday challenge in court President Cyril Ramaphosa’s plan to change the constitution to allow land expropriation without compensation.
UK says no-deal Brexit would jeopardize security ties with EU
A no-deal Brexit would jeopardize security co-operation with the European Union, Britain’s security minister Ben Wallace will say on Thursday.
U.S. and UK reach new post-Brexit deal on air services
The United States and United Kingdom have reached a deal on a new open skies aviation agreement to govern air travel after Britain exits the European Union, the British government said on Wednesday.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro nixes plans to host U.N. climate event
Far-right president-elect Jair Bolsonaro said on Wednesday that he pushed the Brazilian government to withdraw its offer to host the United Nations climate conference next year, maintaining that Brazil’s sovereignty over the Amazon was at stake.
Ailing Central American migrants in dire conditions dig in at U.S. border
Thousands of Central American migrants are digging in for the long haul at a filthy, overcrowded sports complex in sight of the United States, while a small number have opted to return home after clashes with border forces dimmed hopes of crossing.
Jewish Americans sue Airbnb over West Bank listing ban
A group of Jewish Americans sued Airbnb Inc on Wednesday in U.S. federal court, accusing the home rental company of religious discrimination over its decision last week to remove listings for about 200 homes in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
U.S., UK reach new post-Brexit deal on air services
The United States and Britain have reached a deal on a new open skies aviation agreement to govern air travel after the UK exits the European Union, the two governments said on Wednesday.
Ruling party candidate wins Georgia presidential runoff
Results from Georgia’s presidential runoff showed the ruling party-backed candidate, who favours balancing the ex-Soviet republic’s relations with Moscow and the West, defeating her rival who advocates a stronger pro-Western line.
UK’s Labour to propose amendment aimed at avoiding no-deal Brexit
Britain’s main opposition Labour Party set out its bid to block a “no deal” Brexit on Wednesday, saying it wanted to put the idea to a vote in parliament during a debate on the exit agreement Prime Minister Theresa May has negotiated.
