‘Yellow vest’ protests block fuel depots in France, retailers hit
Protesters angered by higher fuel taxes blocked access to three oil depots in France and sporadic unrest erupted in the overseas territory of Reunion, in a third day of demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron’s economic reforms.
Syrian army says Islamic State cleared from southeastern desert
The Syrian army said on Monday Islamic State militants had been cleared from a rugged area in southeastern Syria, where they had been holding out for months against a campaign to defeat them.
UK Labour party won’t countenance a no-deal Brexit: Corbyn
British opposition Labour Party won’t countenance a no-deal Brexit, party leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Monday, even as it plans to vote against Prime Minister Theresa May’s draft deal to withdraw from the European Union.
One more lawmaker calls for confidence vote in UK PM May: BBC political editor
One more Conservative lawmaker has submitted a letter calling for a no-confidence vote in British Prime Minister Theresa May, the BBC’s political editor said.
DUP leader Foster calls on May to demand a better Brexit deal
The head of the small Northern Irish party that props up the British government on Monday called on Prime Minister Theresa May to demand a better Brexit deal and said the suggestion that the only alternative was a no-deal Brexit was a “false choice.”
Watchdog opposes Romanian minister’s push to sack prosecutor general
An independent Romanian watchdog objected on Monday to a government attempt to sack prosecutor general Augustin Lazar, the last major figure in an anti-corruption drive still in office.
Finns respond to Trump by raking country great again
Puzzled Finns have taken to Twitter to post pictures of themselves raking the forest after U.S. President Donald Trump said California should learn a lesson from the Nordic country about how to protect itself against wildfires.
Berlin imposes entry ban, arms freeze over Khashoggi killing
Germany banned Saudi citizens suspected of involvement in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi from much of Europe on Monday and moved to halt all arms sales to the kingdom in a firming of its stance towards Riyadh.
Airbnb says removing listings in West Bank settlements
Home-renting company Airbnb Inc said on Monday that it would remove listings in Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, enclaves that most world powers consider illegal for taking up land where Palestinians seek statehood.
Exasperated executives back May’s Brexit, decry political psychodrama
Embattled prime minister Theresa May’s Brexit sales pitch won plaudits from the British business community on Monday, but executives said the political drama surrounding her survival was proving a damaging distraction.
