UK Brexit minister confident Britain has time to get good Brexit deal
British Brexit minister Dominic Raab said on Monday that he was confident there is time for Britain to get a good deal in negotiations to leave the European Union
Tsunami warning failed on ‘last mile’: German geosciences center
Tsunami warnings to the local population of quake-hit Sulawesi island failed on the “last mile”, causing many to be surprised by waves as high as six meters (20 feet), according to a German research center that developed a warning system used by Indone…
World Court: Chile not forced to negotiate over Bolivia sea access
Landlocked Bolivia cannot force Chile to negotiate over granting it “sovereign access” to the Pacific Ocean, judges at the International Court of Justice ruled on Monday in a setback to Bolivian President Evo Morales.
Quebec holds election that may shift province to the right
The Canadian province of Quebec holds an election on Monday that is primed to be a showdown between the long-dominant Liberals and a center-right party, with immigration playing out as a key issue.
Macedonia’s bid to join EU, NATO in limbo after vote, early poll possible
Macedonia’s hopes of joining the European Union and NATO were in limbo on Monday, a day after voters backed a plan to change the country’s name by a large margin but failed to hit the 50 percent turnout required for the referendum result to be valid.
Israel, with missile charges, seeks to ‘justify another aggression’, says Lebanon
Lebanon’s foreign minister said on Monday that Israel was seeking to “justify another aggression” with false allegations of missile sites near Beirut airport belonging to Iran-backed Hezbollah.
Pakistan cuts Chinese ‘Silk Road’ rail project by $2 billion due to debt concerns
Islamabad has cut the size of the biggest Chinese “Silk Road” project in Pakistan by $2 billion, Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed said on Monday, citing government concerns about the country’s debt levels.
Tens of thousands gather for Catalan referendum anniversary
Tens of thousands of Catalans filled central Barcelona on Monday to mark the first anniversary of an ill-fated independence referendum, as protesters made short-lived attempts to block roads and train tracks in the northeastern region.
Namibian president wants land expropriated to boost black ownership
Namibia’s president called on Monday for a change to the constitution to allow the government to expropriate land and re-distribute it to the majority black population.
Micronesia air crash turns fatal as passenger’s body found: airline
The body of a passenger on a flight that crashed short of the runway on the tiny Pacific island nation of Micronesia last week has been discovered by divers, operator Air Niugini said on Monday in contrast to its initial report that all had survived.
