Kremlin: North Korea’s Kim invited to Russia, no details of possible visit yet
Russian officials have invited North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday, adding the time and place had yet to be agreed.
Nordhaus, Romer win Nobel Economics Prize
William Nordhaus and Paul Romer won the 2018 Nobel Economics Prize for integrating climate change and technological innovation into macroeconomic analysis, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said on Monday.
Syrian rebels to complete withdrawal of heavy weapons from Idlib zone on Monday: Anadolu
Syrian rebel groups will complete the withdrawal of heavy weaponry from a demilitarized zone agreed by Turkey and Russia in northwest Syria’s Idlib on Monday, the state-owned Anadolu news agency said.
Greenpeace activists scale German embassy in London to protest against coal
Activists from environmental group Greenpeace scaled the German embassy in London on Monday, unfurling a giant green banner which called for an end to the use of coal.
Bulgarians mourn murdered journalist, EU calls for fast inquiry
Leading EU politicians and media activists urged Bulgaria on Monday to conduct a fast investigation into the murder of journalist Viktoria Marinova, as mourners planned vigils across the Balkan country.
Spain rules ‘stolen baby’ doctor guilty but clears him due to statute of limitations
A Spanish court said on Monday a doctor accused of stealing and selling a baby during the dictatorship is guilty of all charges but cleared him due to the statute of limitations, which imposes deadlines on courts to complete legal proceedings.
Hong Kong rejection of journalist’s visa prompts calls for explanation
Several Hong Kong media and legal groups called on the government on Monday to explain why it refused to renew a work visa for a western journalist who hosted a speech by an independence activist, raising questions about media freedoms.
Factbox: EU talking points on Irish border fix in Brexit talks
The European Union awaits new proposals from London this week on the biggest hurdle in Brexit talks – keeping the 500-kilometre border between the bloc’s member Ireland and British province of Northern Ireland open after Brexit, due next March.
Italy’s Salvini says Moscovici, Juncker are real enemies of Europe
Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini on Monday dubbed European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and Economics Commissioner Pierre Moscovici as enemies of Europe.
Brazil’s far-right presidential candidate works on a coalition
The main political adviser to Brazil’s far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro said he will work Monday to stitch together alliances with individual lawmakers to ensure a runoff victory for the former Army captain.
