Macron reshuffles cabinet, hoping to a draw line under turbulent few months
French President Emmanuel Macron reshuffled his government on Tuesday, naming the head of his ruling party to the sensitive post of interior minister and maintaining a left-right balance as he builds a broad base to fight the 2019 European elections.
Brexit deal made harder by May comments: EU official
British Prime Minister Theresa May’s speech to the UK parliament on Monday has shown that reaching a deal on the country’s exit from the European Union will be even harder than expected, a senior EU official said on Tuesday.
U.S. Secretary of State meets Saudi king in Riyadh
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Saudi King Salman at his palace in Riyadh on Tuesday, reporters traveling with the envoy said, to discuss the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul two weeks ago.
Turkish police will search Saudi consul’s residence in Istanbul: NTV
Turkish police will search the Saudi consul’s residence in Istanbul, Turkish broadcaster NTV said on Tuesday, as part of the probe into the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
German journalist to fight for acquittal in Turkish court
A German journalist charged by Turkey with publishing terrorist propaganda and membership of a terrorist group said she would appear in an Istanbul court on Tuesday to seek her acquittal, a move she said could also help lift a travel ban imposed on her…
Brazil far-right candidate Bolsonaro holds commanding lead
The momentum is squarely behind Brazilian far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro, according to the latest polls, with just a dozen days to go before the run-off vote against leftist rival Fernando Haddad.
Germany well-prepared for all Brexit scenarios: German government official
Germany is well-equipped for all Brexit scenarios, a government official said on Tuesday, adding that a swift Brexit deal would be best both for businesses and citizens.
France says Brexit deal possible, but preparation underway for no deal too
A deal on Brexit is still possible and remains the best scenario, but France is preparing all measures in case there is no deal, including border checks at the English Channel tunnel, the French minister for European Affairs said on Tuesday.
Turkish police shoot driver who reportedly planned Israel protest: Anadolu
Turkish police shot a tractor driver in the leg after he refused to stop his vehicle and crashed into cars in central Ankara on Tuesday, state-owned Anadolu news agency reported.
Two Koreas, U.N. Command wrap up first session of talks on disarming border
North and South Korea held their first three-way talks with the United Nations Command (UNC) on Tuesday to discuss ways to demilitarize the border as the neighbors push for peace, Seoul’s defense ministry said.
