Train collides with bus in Austria’s second city, one dead: police
A train collided with a commuter bus in Graz, Austria’s second-biggest city, killing the bus driver and injuring 11 other people on Tuesday morning, police said.
Russia says Syria shot down one of its military planes, blames Israel: RIA
Russia’s Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday that the Syrian military had accidentally shot down a Russian military plane over Syria, but said it blamed the incident on Israel, the RIA news agency reported.
Democratic transition in Myanmar ‘at standstill’: U.N. rights panel
Myanmar’s democratic transition has ground to a standstill as authorities seek to silence critics while allowing hate speech, particularly against Muslim Rohingya, the head of the U.N. human rights mission said on Tuesday.
Iraq Shi’ite paramilitary leader al-Amiri withdraws candidacy for PM
Shi’ite militia leader Hadi al-Amiri, one of the most powerful figures in Iraq, withdrew his candidacy for prime minister on Tuesday, putting the country one step closer to forming a government after months of political stagnation.
Brexiteers start ‘chuck Chequers’ campaign against UK PM May’s plans
Brexiteers who support a clean break with the European Union have launched a nation-wide advertising campaign in an attempt to force Prime Minister Theresa May to ditch her Brexit proposals.
For Britain to find ways to reach Brexit compromise: Austrian minister
It is up to Britain to find ways to reach a compromise Brexit deal with the European Union, Austrian EU affairs minister Gernot Bluemel said on Tuesday when asked about British demands for concessions.
German minister says Brexit deal possible by November
German European Affairs Minister Michael Roth said on Tuesday he believed talks over Britain’s exit from the European Union were going in the right direction and should produce a solution by November.
UK Brexit minister sees no alternative to Irish border plan: Spiegel
Britain’s Brexit minister Dominic Raab said the government’s proposal on the post-Brexit border between the British province of Northern Ireland and EU member Ireland was the only credible one, Germany’s Spiegel Online reported on Tuesday.
Train crashes into bus in Austria’s second city, one dead: police
A train collided with a commuter bus in Graz, Austria’s second-biggest city, killing one person and injuring 11 on Tuesday morning, police said.
Australia strawberry industry in crisis; police say needle culprits face jail
Australian police said on Tuesday they are investigating reports of dozens of cases of needles embedded in strawberries and other fruits, and warned that those responsible could be jailed for 10 years.
