Irish PM appeals to Northern Irish unionists worried by Brexit deal
Ireland’s prime minister appealed directly to Northern Ireland’s pro-British unionist community on Wednesday, saying Dublin would respect the territorial integrity of the United Kingdom amid concerns over how a Brexit deal would impact the province.
Philippines’ Duterte skips summit meetings but is in ‘top shape’
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte skipped several meetings at an Asia-Pacific summit in Singapore on Wednesday, prompting the 73-year-old’s office to issue a statement scotching speculation that it was due to ill health.
Explainer: Britain’s big Brexit vote: will parliament back May?
British Prime Minister Theresa May has agreed a draft exit agreement with the European Union, but has to persuade her divided cabinet and then a skeptical parliament to approve it.
Israeli defense minister quits over Gaza truce in blow to Netanyahu
Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman announced his resignation on Wednesday in protest at a Gaza ceasefire that he called a “capitulation to terror”, weakening Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s conservative coalition government.
EU-UK Brexit deal sees July 2020 decision on keeping Irish border open: EU sources
The draft accord reached between the EU and Britain envisages a July 2020 decision on what would have to be done to safeguard an open Irish border after the post-Brexit transition runs its course and if a new trade deal is not in place, EU sources said…
UK’s May: Parliament will get proper analysis once final deal agreed with EU
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday promised parliament it would receive a proper analysis of any Brexit deal once it has been finalised with the European Union.
Leicester City helicopter crash investigation focusing on tail rotor
British air accident investigators looking into the cause of the helicopter crash that killed Leicester City soccer club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha said on Wednesday they are focusing on a problem with the tail rotor system.
Kenyan judge sentences two police officers to death for murder
A Kenyan judge on Wednesday sentenced two police officers to death for killing a colleague and two civilians in 2014.
EU summit likely on November 25 if UK cabinet backs Brexit deal: Irish PM
If Britain’s cabinet supports a draft divorce agreement struck by Brexit negotiators, a summit of European Union leaders will more than likely be held on Nov. 25, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Wednesday.
UK PM May: Our deal delivers Brexit, there will be no second referendum
British Prime Minister Theresa May said her draft Brexit deal delivered on the outcome of a 2016 vote to leave the European Union, and that her government would never hold a second public vote on the subject.
