UAE says academic Hedges treated ‘fairly’, to protect relationship with Britain
The United Arab Emirates said on Thursday British academic Matthew Hedges has been treated “fairly”, and it was determined to protect its important and strategic relationship with key ally Britain.
Around 100 Nigerian soldiers killed in Islamist militant attacks in recent days: sources
Islamist militant attacks have left around 100 soldiers dead in northeast Nigeria in recent days, said five security sources on Thursday, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Germany sees next step on fighter jet replacement by end of year
The German defense ministry expects to announce next steps by the end of the year in its drive to replace 85 aging Tornado fighter jets that will cost billions of euros.
Turkey needs to take action ‘to reverse the current trend in rule of law’, EU says
The European Union said Turkey needs to “take decisive action to reverse the current trend in the rule of law and fundamental rights,” according to a joint statement following meetings between the two sides on Thursday.
Russia buys crowd-control vehicles that emit sonic waves and light
Russia’s National Guard, which polices anti-government protests, has purchased two vehicles fitted with a laser and a sonic sound system to disorient people, raising fears among the opposition they could be used to disperse peaceful protesters.
Brexit race to stockpile pushes some of UK’s aerospace suppliers to the brink
A race by aerospace giants Rolls-Royce and Airbus to stockpile parts before Brexit is pushing some small suppliers to breaking point.
Gibraltar says it is ready for any Brexit outcome
Gibraltar’s chief minister Fabian Picardo said on Thursday that the peninsula was ready for any potential outcome regarding talks on Britain’s exit from the European Union.
Gibraltar chief minister says Gibraltar will be part of any Brexit agreement
Gibraltar’s chief minister Fabian Picardo said on Thursday that the peninsula would be part of any agreement on Britain’s exit from the European Union.
‘No state, no government’: weary Lebanese mark 75 years of independence
Lebanon marked 75 years of independence on Thursday but while the military staged an invitation-only parade, many citizens saw little to celebrate with the nation’s economic problems and political stalemate deepening.
Police break up port picket line to resume VW car shipments
Police in riot gear broke up a picket line of striking stevedores in the Portuguese port of Setubal on Thursday to clear the way for strikebreakers hired to resume shipments of cars made at a nearby Volkswagen plant nearby.
