Bulgarian arrested in Germany, charged with journalist’s murder
A Bulgarian man has been detained in Germany over the rape and murder of television journalist Viktoria Marinova, officials said on Wednesday, as Prime Minister Boyko Borissov defended his government’s record on press freedoms.
Belfast bakery did not discriminate in gay cake case, UK court rules
Britain’s highest court on Wednesday said a Northern Irish bakery’s refusal to make a cake bearing a pro-gay slogan was not discriminatory in a ruling condemned by the customer, a gay rights activist, but hailed by the province’s main conservative part…
Germany to give its states 6.85 billion euros for migrant costs in 2019: source
Germany’s federal government agreed on Wednesday to distribute 6.85 billion euros ($7.87 billion) to its regions next year to help them cover the costs of housing and integrating migrants, a government source told Reuters.
China, Russia and North Korea eye adjustment of U.N. sanctions in talks
China, Russia and North Korea believe it is necessary to consider adjusting U.N. sanctions against North Korea at an appropriate time, China’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
Italy coalition eyes alternatives to economy minister Tria
When a senior representative of Italy’s ruling coalition met international investors over dinner last week he was asked at the end of the evening if he had any questions. He only had one: “What would you do if Tria goes?”
Thai court grants bail to former PM Thaksin’s son in money laundering case
A Thai court on Wednesday granted bail of 1 million baht ($30,000) to the son of fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra after he was indicted of money laundering, a case his supporters condemned as politically motivated.
Fifty reported killed in ‘catastrophic’ Kenya bus crash
At least 50 people were killed in a bus crash between Nairobi and Kenya’s western city of Kisumu on Wednesday, police told the Daily Nation, and President Uhuru Kenyatta said authorities were investigating what he called a catastrophic incident.
Under pressure, France’s Macron delays cabinet reshuffle
President Emmanuel Macron postponed a planned reshuffle of his government on Wednesday, prompting new questions about his ability to keep his administration on track after several resignations and a slump in popularity.
UK Brexit minister could go to Brussels on Monday if deal near: BBC reporter
British Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab could meet European Union Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier in Brussels on Monday if they are moving closer to a deal, BBC Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg said on Twittter.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro opposes pension vote this year if elected: aide
Far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro does not want a bill to overhaul Brazil’s costly pension system to be put to the vote in Congress this year because he would send it back to the drawing board if elected, a close political aide said.
