U.S. energy chief to meet Russian, Saudi counterparts ahead of Iran sanctions
U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry will meet his counterparts from Saudi Arabia and Russia starting on Monday, sources familiar with the matter said, as the Trump administration encourages oil-producing countries to keep output up two months before it is…
Sudanese President Bashir dissolves government, appoints new PM
President Omar al-Bashir dissolved the Sudanese government on Sunday and named a new prime minister, moves aimed at fixing a crisis-hit economy battered in recent months by shortages of bread, fuel and hard currency.
Swedish Social Democrat PM says will not step down after vote
Sweden’s Social Democrat Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said early on Monday he would remain in office in the coming weeks and called for cooperation across the political divide after an election which showed the country heading for a hung parliament.
Islamic state claims responsibility for an attack in Kabul: Amaq
Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide attack near a procession in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul on Sunday, according to the group’s news agency Amaq said.
Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha released on bail: media
The leader of Cambodia’s main opposition party, Kem Sokha, has been released on bail, the country’s pro-government Fresh News website said on Monday.
Sweden Liberals seek Alliance govt, won’t work with nationalists
The leader of Sweden’s Liberal Party, Jan Bjorklund, said on Sunday he wanted a center-right Alliance government but that it would not come as a result of any cooperation with the unaligned, anti-immigration Sweden Democrats.
British ex-Foreign Minister Johnson attacks government on taxes, rail
Former Foreign Minister Boris Johnson launched a two-pronged attack on Britain’s government on Sunday, criticizing suggestions it may increase taxes to fund services and its management of a high-speed rail project.
Sudan’s Bashir appoints new prime minister: ruling party official
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir appointed Motazz Moussa as the country’s new prime minister on Sunday after dissolving the government, a ruling party official said.
Sweden faces political deadlock after far-right gains
Sweden headed for a hung parliament after an election on Sunday that saw support for the nationalist Sweden Democrats surge, as one of Europe’s most liberal nations turns right amid fears over immigration.
Swedish center-right leader calls on PM Lofven to step down
Swedish center-right opposition leader Ulf Kristersson called on Social Democrat Prime Minister Stefan Lofven to step down on Sunday after preliminary election results showed his opposition Alliance coalition in a virtual dead heat with its center-left…
