Nigerian opposition aims to outflank Buhari with regional gambit
The main challenger in Nigeria’s election next year aims to outflank President Muhammadu Buhari by campaigning in a sometimes neglected part of the country where the incumbent is deeply unpopular: the southeast.
Afghan president forms team to talk peace, sees five-year timeline
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has formed a 12-strong team to negotiate peace with the Taliban, but implementation of any deal will take at least five years, he said on Wednesday.
Pakistanis ‘on one page’ in seeking friendship with India: PM Khan
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday his government and the military want to mend ties with arch-foe India, in the latest bid to improve relations between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
Putin accuses Ukraine leader of plotting naval clash to boost ratings
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday accused Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko of orchestrating a naval “provocation” in the Black Sea at the weekend in order to boost his flagging popularity ratings before an election next year.
Putin accuses Ukraine leader of plotting naval clash to boost ratings
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday accused Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko of orchestrating a naval “provocation” in the Black Sea at the weekend in order to boost his popularity ratings before an election next year.
UK ramps up no-deal Brexit warnings as May faces battle in parliament
Britain’s government stepped up warnings on Wednesday that a “no-deal” Brexit would hammer the economy, but acknowledged that Prime Minister Theresa May’s plan, opposed by many of her own side, would also leave the economy worse off than staying in the…
Analysis shows Brexit deal is best for Britain: PM May
Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday her government’s analysis of various Brexit scenarios showed that the deal she negotiated with Brussels was the best to deliver on a 2016 referendum and to protect the economy.
U.S. official urges Europe to consider more Russia sanctions
The United States wants its European allies to consider further sanctions against Russia over the situation in Ukraine, the U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations said on Wednesday.
EU’s climate chief calls for net-zero emissions by 2050
The European Union’s climate chief called for the bloc to take the lead and aim for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 in its climate strategy published on Wednesday, ahead of key U.N. talks on curbing global warming.
EU reiterates commitment to Iran nuclear deal in talks with Zarif: EU
European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini met Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Geneva on Wednesday and reiterated the bloc’s determination to preserve the multilateral nuclear deal, an EU statement said.
