Italy hikes deficit, defying EU, as economy minister caves in
Italy’s government on Thursday targeted the budget deficit at 2.4 percent of gross domestic product for the next three years, defying Brussels and marking a victory for party chiefs over economy minister Giovanni Tria, an unaffiliated technocrat.
The world will laugh at Netanyahu’s claims about Iran at the U.N.: Iran foreign ministry spokesman
The world will laugh at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claims about a secret atomic warehouse in Tehran in a speech at the United Nations on Thursday, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi said, according to Fars News.
Britons would narrowly back remaining in the EU: poll of polls
Britons would vote 52 to 48 percent in favor of remaining in the European Union were there to be another Brexit referendum, showing only a small change in public opinion since the 2016 vote, according to a poll of polls.
Those responsible for Myanmar crimes could face genocide charges: U.S.
A U.S. government probe into Myanmar’s campaign against the Rohingya Muslim minority was not aimed at determining whether genocide or crimes against humanity had been committed, but those responsible could still be held accountable for those crimes, a …
World Court ruling on Bolivia sea access could force Chile to negotiate
A World Court ruling next week on Bolivia’s claim that Chile has ducked a legal obligation to discuss access to the sea could force the Andean neighbors to the negotiating table over a land spat lingering since the 19th century.
Infection to keep Brazil’s Bolsonaro in hospital longer: paper
Brazilian far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro, the front runner in next month’s election, will not leave hospital on Friday as expected due to an infection, the Estado de S.Paulo newspaper reported on Thursday.
Boris Johnson demands UK PM May scrap her Brexit proposals
Brexit hardliner Boris Johnson called on Prime Minister Theresa May to rip up her plan for Britain’s departure from the European Union, ratcheting up pressure on May as she prepares to face her divided party at its annual conference next week.
Italy economy minister buckles to party chiefs and raises deficit goal
Italy’s government has agreed to target next year’s budget deficit at 2.4 percent of gross domestic product, party chiefs said on Thursday, ending a tussle between the ruling parties and Economy Minister Giovanni Tria.
Colombia may purchase new anti-aircraft missiles: sources
Colombia is looking into possibly buying a new system of anti-aircraft missiles as part of a bid to modernize its aerial defense, military sources said on Thursday.
Spanish PM Sanchez says he could compromise on budget, sees no snap election
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Thursday he could relinquish his plans for more ambitious spending in order to secure passage of his government’s 2019 budget in parliament, an important test for his four-month-old minority government.
