Leaked British memo gives a taste of PM May’s possible Brexit finale
A memorandum leaked from within the British government gives a taste of a possible finale to the Brexit drama: Prime Minister Theresa May hails a deal in just over 10 days, supporters cheer as arranged, and the pact is put to a vote in parliament on No…
Indonesia extends search for victims of jet crash
Indonesia authorities extended on Wednesday a search for victims of a plane crash last week, when all 189 on board a Lion Air flight were killed, and for the aircraft’s second black box, the cockpit voice recorder.
Hungary plans new courts overseen by minister, opposition cries foul
Hungary’s government set out plans on Tuesday to create new administrative courts overseen by the justice minister – a move the leftist opposition has said will limit the independence of the judiciary.
Italian government wins Senate confidence vote on security bill
Italy’s government won a confidence motion in the upper house Senate on Wednesday on a contested security decree, which tightens immigration regulations and bolsters anti-terrorism and anti-mafia rules.
West Bank kin cheer first Palestinian-American woman in U.S. Congress
Tuning into the news at dawn on Wednesday, the extended family of Rashida Tlaib, the first Palestinian-American woman to be elected to the U.S. Congress, celebrated her victory in their home in the Israeli occupied West Bank.
French police detain woman after bomb threat at Dunkirk hospital
French police have detained a woman at a hospital in Dunkirk after she made a bomb threat and sparked a security scare.
EU observers say Madagascar presidential vote going smoothly
Millions of voters in Madagascar queued on Wednesday to cast their ballots for a president to tackle unemployment, poverty and corruption on the Indian Ocean island.
Bangladesh rejects opposition plea for caretaker government
Bangladesh’s ruling party has rejected an opposition party’s demand for a caretaker government it says is essential for a free and fair general election due to be held in December.
Turkey kills YPG militant who fired across Syrian border: security source
Turkish forces killed a Kurdish YPG militant who fired into Turkey from Syria, a Turkish security source said on Wednesday, the most recent cross-border clash between Turkey and Kurdish militants east of the Euphrates River.
Thailand’s Shinawatra clan, allies form new party ahead of polls
Relatives and allies of ousted Thai premiers Thaksin Shinawatra and his sister, Yingluck, formed a new political party on Wednesday ahead of a general election set for early next year, seen as a strategy to win more seats.
