Trump, Macron agree on European defense after European army spat
France’s Emmanuel Macron and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed on Saturday on the need for Europe to bear more of the burden for defense, papering over an earlier Trump tweet that described Macron’s call for a European army as “very insulting”.
Trump says wants “strong Europe”, but more defense cost-sharing
The United States wants a “strong Europe” and is willing to help its ally, but Europe must be fair when it comes to sharing the defense burden, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday.
Supermarket in St. Petersburg burns down, no casualties reported
A supermarket of Russia’s Lenta food retailer caught massive fire in central St. Petersburg on Saturday and its roof collapsed, but there were no casualties, Lenta and Russian news agencies reported.
Rouhani says new U.S. sanctions have no effect on Iran economy
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that U.S. sanctions announced last week have had no effect on Iran’s economy because Washington had already practically reimposed them earlier.
Turkish air strikes ‘neutralize’ 15 Kurdish militants in Iraq: military
Airstrikes by Turkish warplanes have “neutralised” 15 militants of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in northern Iraq, the military said on Twitter on Saturday, destroying hideouts and armories belonging to the group.
Macron says Europe should take on more of defense burden
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday Europe had to take greater responsibility for its own defense, saying he agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump on the need for greater “burden sharing” by Europe in NATO.
Lebanon’s Aoun vows to find solution over government impasse
Lebanese President Michel Aoun said on Saturday that a solution would be found to a political row that has blocked the formation of a new national unity government for more than six months since a general election in May.
Trump, Macron at odds on European defense ahead of WW1 commemoration
U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron headed towards a potential clash in talks on Saturday after Trump took offense at what he called a “very insulting” comment from Macron about the need to create a European army.
Current Ebola outbreak is worst in Congo’s history: ministry
The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the most severe in the country’s history with 319 confirmed and probable cases, the health ministry said late on Friday.
Jo Johnson says other ministers, lawmakers considering their position over Brexit
Britain’s Jo Johnson said he knew other ministers and lawmakers were “reflecting hard” on whether to quit in protest at Theresa May’s Brexit plan after his dramatic resignation on Friday ramped up pressure on the prime minister.
