Israeli defense minister quits over Gaza truce in blow to Netanyahu
Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman announced his resignation on Wednesday in protest at a Gaza ceasefire that he called a “capitulation to terror”, weakening Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s conservative coalition government.
EU-UK Brexit deal sees July 2020 decision on keeping Irish border open: EU sources
The draft accord reached between the EU and Britain envisages a July 2020 decision on what would have to be done to safeguard an open Irish border after the post-Brexit transition runs its course and if a new trade deal is not in place, EU sources said…
UK’s May: Parliament will get proper analysis once final deal agreed with EU
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday promised parliament it would receive a proper analysis of any Brexit deal once it has been finalised with the European Union.
Leicester City helicopter crash investigation focusing on tail rotor
British air accident investigators looking into the cause of the helicopter crash that killed Leicester City soccer club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha said on Wednesday they are focusing on a problem with the tail rotor system.
Kenyan judge sentences two police officers to death for murder
A Kenyan judge on Wednesday sentenced two police officers to death for killing a colleague and two civilians in 2014.
EU summit likely on November 25 if UK cabinet backs Brexit deal: Irish PM
If Britain’s cabinet supports a draft divorce agreement struck by Brexit negotiators, a summit of European Union leaders will more than likely be held on Nov. 25, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Wednesday.
UK PM May: Our deal delivers Brexit, there will be no second referendum
British Prime Minister Theresa May said her draft Brexit deal delivered on the outcome of a 2016 vote to leave the European Union, and that her government would never hold a second public vote on the subject.
UK’s May says cabinet will decide on next steps in the national interest on Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May said her cabinet would decide later on Wednesday on the next steps in the national interest on Brexit, and that she would update parliament on their decision.
Japan’s Abe says wants to discuss peace treaty with Putin today
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday he wants to discuss a peace treaty with Russia and the North Korean issue with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.
Polish plan to make richest pay more for pensions is unconstitutional: court
The Polish government’s plan to make the wealthiest taxpayers contribute more to fund pensions and disability payments is unconstitutional, the Constitutional Tribunal ruled on Wednesday, according to state news agency PAP.
