Kremlin accuses U.S. senators of trying to meddle in Interpol election
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that a statement by a group of U.S. senators opposing the election of a Russian candidate to head international police organization Interpol amounted to election meddling.
UK PM May appeals to Northern Ireland voters to back Brexit deal
British Prime Minister Theresa May made a direct appeal to Northern Irish voters on Tuesday to back her Brexit deal, writing in the Belfast Telegraph that the deal would put the region in a “fantastic position.”
Northern Irish kingmakers send UK PM May a warning over Brexit deal
The Northern Irish kingmakers who prop up British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government sent her a stark warning over her draft Brexit divorce deal, pulling support in several parliamentary votes on a finance bill.
European court rules Turkey violated pro-Kurdish politician’s right to speedy trial
The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Tuesday that Turkey violated the right to a speedy trial for the former head of the pro-Kurdish opposition, Selahattin Demirtas.
Security forces storm PNG parliament over unpaid APEC wages
A group of up to 100 Papua New Guinea (PNG) security personnel forced their way into parliament on Tuesday to demand unpaid wages, just days after world leaders attended a regional summit in the impoverished island nation.
Philippine senators ask Duterte to disclose China energy plan
Philippine opposition senators have demanded President Rodrigo Duterte reveal details of joint energy exploration plans with China, warning such a deal risked affirming Chinese territorial claims that are not recognized under international law.
Brexit: DUP says to work with UK PM May to try to change deal
Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party will continue to work with British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government to try to get her to change her EU withdrawal deal, the party’s Brexit spokesman Sammy Wilson said on Tuesday.
Spain to vote against Brexit accord if text on Gibraltar not changed: PM
Spain will vote against the European Union’s draft Brexit deal on Sunday unless it is modified to make clear that the future of the disputed British territory of Gibraltar relies on talks between Madrid and London, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said.
Train derails in north Spain, killing one, 44 hurt
A commuter train derailed outside the Spanish city of Barcelona on Tuesday, killing one person and leaving 44 injured, the emergency services said on twitter.
UK minister Gauke says Brexit deal can get through parliament
British Prime Minister Theresa May can get her draft European Union divorce deal through parliament because opponents will see it is the only way forward and employers will put pressure on lawmakers, the UK’s justice minister said on Tuesday.
