Russia says it is important to create conditions to continue Iranian oil exports
Russia believes it is important to create the conditions to continue Iranian oil exports to external markets, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in remarks published by RIA news agency on Tuesday.
Extension for BoE’s Carney will help response to possible no-deal Brexit: Hammond
Bank of England governor Mark Carney would have been poorly placed to handle the fallout from a no-deal Brexit had he left the role in June next year as previously planned, Britain’s finance minister Philip Hammond said on Tuesday.
Hungary signed EU treaties, must observe EU laws: Commission
Hungary has signed European Union treaties and therefore must observe EU laws on the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights, the First Vice President of the European Commission told the European Parliament on Tuesday.
Protesters arrive at Bedouin village as Israeli demolition looms
When the residents of Khan al-Ahmar awoke on Tuesday morning, they were greeted by the sight of five brand new shacks on the outskirts of their village, a cluster of tumbledown huts on a desert hillside in the occupied West Bank.
Wrong Brexit will cost tens of thousands of car jobs, warns Jaguar boss
The wrong Brexit deal could cost tens of thousands of car jobs and risks production at Britain’s biggest carmaker Jaguar Land Rover, its boss warned, adding he had no idea if his plants could function after Britain quits the European Union.
Zimbabwe opposition leader plans mock inauguration in challenge to president
Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa may take a mock presidential oath on Saturday, his spokesman said, three weeks after President Emmerson Mnangagwa was inaugurated following a court decision upholding his disputed election victory.
Brexit deal ‘doable’ in 6-8 weeks, Britain’s Hammond says
A Brexit deal can be agreed in the next 6-8 weeks, British finance minister Philip Hammond said on Tuesday, but there would not be enough time to have a legally precise text on the UK’s future relationship with the bloc once it leaves.
Brazil’s Lula to bow out of election; Poll rattles markets
Jailed former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will step aside on Tuesday so his running mate can stand for the presidency in next month’s election, party sources said, as leftist candidates’ strong showing in a poll pulled markets lower.
Russia, Iran will do more to thwart U.S. bid to undermine Iran deal: RIA
Russia and Iran will intensify work with Europe and China in coming days to counter U.S. attempts to undermine the Iran nuclear deal, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in remarks published by RIA news agency on Tuesday.
Russia thinks it is wrong for European firms to refuse to work with Iran: RIA
Russia thinks it is wrong for major European companies to refuse to cooperate with Iran in order to protect themselves from U.S. pressure, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in remarks published by RIA news agency on Tuesday.
