Macron condemns Nazi puppet Petain, but defends his WW1 record
President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday he had always condemned Marshal Philippe Petain, who collaborated with Nazi Germany in sending thousands of Jews to their death, but reiterated praise for his World War One military record.
Ecuador ex-president Correa requests Belgian asylum: Belga
The former president of Ecuador Rafael Correa has requested asylum in Belgium, national news agency Belga said on Thursday, citing sources close to the matter.
Scientists angry at UK visa denials for African, Asian researchers
Scientists in Britain expressed concern on Thursday after at least 17 delegates from Africa and Asia wanting to attend a health conference in London were denied visas.
EU watchdog proposes derivatives changes in case of no-deal Brexit
The European Union’s markets watchdog has proposed temporary exemptions from EU rules to ensure that uncleared derivatives contracts are not disrupted if there is a no-deal Brexit.
Brazil’s future farm minister calls to end ‘industry’ of environmental fines
Brazil’s proposed agriculture minister under President-elect Jair Bolsonaro said the country must end the “industry of fines” for environmental infractions.
EU watchdog proposes derivatives rule changes for any no-deal Brexit
The European Union’s markets watchdog has proposed temporary exemptions from EU rules to ensure that uncleared derivatives contracts are not disrupted if there is a no-deal Brexit.
EU wants Brexit Britain to stick to aid, environment, rights rules: sources
The European Union wants Britain to stick to the bloc’s rules on state aid, environment and workers’ rights after Brexit to prevent it from gaining unfair access to the single market, diplomatic sources and officials told Reuters.
Venezuelan migrant exodus hits 3 million: U.N.
Three million Venezuelans have fled economic and political crisis in their homeland, most since 2015, the United Nations said on Thursday.
Spoof London billboards seek to celebrate Putin’s ‘role’ in Brexit
Spoof billboards celebrating Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “contribution” to Brexit have been put up in London by a satirical group which says it wants to secure recognition for the role Russian military intelligence played in the referendum.
Factbox: A successor to Juncker – Names in frame for top EU job
Bavarian Manfred Weber cleared a first hurdle on Thursday in his bid to succeed Jean-Claude Juncker as EU chief executive after elections to the European Parliament in May.
