Negotiators reach Brexit divorce deal: Politico cites EU diplomats
Brexit negotiators have reached a deal on a withdrawal agreement, the Politico news website reported on Sunday, citing three EU diplomats.
With UK’s May under pressure, Brexit diplomacy steps up in Brussels
British Brexit minister Dominic Raab will hold talks with the EU’s chief negotiator on Sunday, the first in a flurry of formal meetings in Brussels where officials are trying to hammer out agreement on the terms of a divorce deal.
Small plane crashes into crowd in Germany, several people killed
Several people died when a Cessna plane crashed into a crowd in the western German state of Hesse on Sunday, police said.
Islamic State in Nigeria threaten to kill health workers, schoolgirl: ICRC
Islamic State in Nigeria might kill healthcare workers it has held hostage since March within 24 hours, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Sunday, pleading for mercy and urging Nigeria’s government to intervene.
Jordan and Syria say border to reopen on Monday
The border crossing between Jordan and Syria will officially reopen on Monday after being closed for three years, the two countries said on Sunday, though it will not be open to normal traffic immediately.
Italy’s Salvini condemned for moving migrants from ‘model’ town
Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini on Sunday defended his decision to move hundreds of migrants out of a southern Italian town widely seen as a model of successful integration as opposition groups accused him of racism.
EU ambassadors summoned to Brexit meeting: diplomatic sources
Ambassadors for 27 member states of the European Union have been summoned to a meeting on Brexit at 1630 GMT in Brussels, diplomatic sources said on Sunday.
China says U.S. arms sales to Taiwan interfere in its affairs
China accused the United States on Sunday of going on the offensive by sending U.S. Navy vessels into the South China Sea and described U.S. arms sales to Taiwan as interference in Chinese internal affairs.
Portugal prime minister reshuffles government
Portugal’s prime minister has carried out a reshuffle of his cabinet following the resignation of the defense minister and completion of next year’s budget, making changes at four ministries ahead of a general election in 2019.
U.S. student barred by Israel appeals to its top court
A U.S. student barred from Israel under a law against pro-Palestinian boycotters filed an appeal on Sunday with its top court, which suspended her deportation pending a discussion of the case.
