U.S.’s Bolton says more sanctions on Iran coming: FBN interview
U.S. President Donald Trump’s national security adviser John Bolton said there will be additional U.S. sanctions on Iran after the Trump administration on Monday re-imposed oil and economic sanctions, but gave no other details.
German domestic spy chief sacked for breaching neutrality rules
The head of Germany’s domestic security service has been dismissed for a speech in which he criticized government parties, Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said on Monday.
U.S. backs disarmament steps along Korean demilitarized zone: general
The outgoing commander of American troops in South Korea voiced support on Monday for controversial measures to reduce military activity along the border with North Korea, as U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo prepared for talks with North Korean offi…
Senior official says Iran not concerned about reimposed U.S. sanctions
Iran is not concerned about reimposed U.S. sanctions and will not yield to pressure to change its policies, a senior Iranian official said on Monday.
Tunisia’s PM to announce a cabinet reshuffle this week: sources
Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahed will announce a partial cabinet reshuffle this week, three sources said on Monday, as he faces mounting pressure over the government’s failure to revive the economy, including from his own party Nidaa Tunis.
Prince Charles acknowledges UK role in horror of slave trade
Prince Charles acknowledged Britain’s role in the slave trade on Monday calling it an appalling atrocity that had “left an indelible stain on the history of our world”.
U.S. imposes more sanctions on Iran, Tehran decries ‘bullying’
The United States announced a new raft of sanctions on Iran on Monday and threatened further action to pressure its old adversary, steps the Islamic Republic condemned as “economic war” and vowed to defy.
Senior Official says Iran not concerned about reimposed U.S. sanctions
Iran is not concerned about reimposed U.S. sanctions and will not yield to pressure to change its policies, a senior Iranian official said on Monday.
Britain tells Ireland it needs mechanism to end any Brexit backstop
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday told her Irish counterpart Leo Varadkar that there would need to be a mechanism to end any backstop arrangement designed to prevent a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland after Brexit.
Saudi Arabia tells U.N. it will prosecute Khashoggi killers
Saudi Arabia told the United Nations on Monday it would prosecute those responsible for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at its Istanbul consulate, as Western states pressed it for a credible investigation.
