Lawyer for Turkey’s jailed Kurdish politician applies for release after ECHR ruling
The lawyer of the ex-head of Turkey’s pro-Kurdish opposition said on Tuesday he had applied for the immediate release of Selahattin Demirtas after the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) urged Turkey to swiftly process the politician’s case.
Merkel, Danish PM want good ties with Britain after EU divorce
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her Danish counterpart stressed on Tuesday that they want to retain a close relationship with Britain after its withdrawal from the European Union.
UK’s May not expected to agree final future framework with EU’s Juncker: PM’s spokesman
Prime Minister Theresa May is not expected to agree a final version of the declaration on Britain’s future relationship with the European Union at a meeting with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday, her spokesman said.
Poland’s government rejects U.N. migration pact
Poland’s government said on Tuesday it would join a growing list of EU countries to shun a U.N. migration pact.
Khashoggi killing complicates Saudi rescue bid for South African arms firm
Loss-making South African arms maker Denel has a problem as it fights to survive. Its potential savior is Saudi Arabia, now drawing fierce criticism following the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Pakistan summons U.S. envoy as Trump doubles down on criticism
Pakistan summoned the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Islamabad on Tuesday to protest President Donald Trump’s criticism of Pakistan’s role in fighting terrorism and the killing of Osama bin Laden.
Explainer: What misconduct is Nissan’s Ghosn accused of, and how did it come to light?
Japan was shocked by news that Nissan Motor Co Chairman Carlos Ghosn, who was widely respected for rescuing the car maker from near bankruptcy, was arrested on Monday for alleged financial misconduct.
Italy accuses NGO migrant ship of dumping toxic waste
Italian magistrates on Tuesday accused the Doctors without Borders (MSF) charity of illegally dumping toxic waste at ports in southern Italy in what MSF said was an attempt to undermine migrant rescue efforts.
Iraq launches air strikes against Islamic State in Syria
Iraq launched air strikes on Islamic State targets inside neighboring Syria on Tuesday, destroying two buildings housing 40 fighters and weapons, its military said.
With Brexit vote in doubt, UK firms get ready for no deal
British companies began triggering contingency plans to keep their businesses operating if Britain leaves the European Union without a deal, underlining growing concern that political wrangling in London could thwart an agreement with Brussels.
