Merkel’s power on the wane after veteran ally ousted
German politicians and media questioned how long Angela Merkel could carry on as chancellor on Wednesday after her conservatives ditched a long-standing ally as head of the parliamentary party, defying her wishes and dealing a blow to her waning author…
Two arrested in Denmark for trying to supply Islamic State with drones
Two people were arrested in Copenhagen on Wednesday and charged with attempting to supply Islamic State with drones, which the organization has used to carry out attacks, police said.
Merkel won’t hold vote of confidence after ally loses senior party job
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will not hold a vote of confidence, her spokesman said on Wednesday, after her conservatives cast out long-standing ally Volker Kauder as head of the parliamentary party.
Laughter at Trump speech a sign of U.S. isolation: Iran guards chief
Laughter during U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech to the U.N. General Assembly was a sign of the United States’ isolation, the head of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) said on Wednesday, Fars News reported.
Germany, Saudi Arabia turn page on diplomatic dispute
Germany and Saudi Arabia have agreed to end a prolonged diplomatic row that prompted the kingdom to pull its ambassador from Berlin and punish German firms operating in the country.
EU’s Barnier to meet Labour’s Corbyn on Thursday
The European Union’s Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier will meet the head of Britain’s Labour opposition party, Jeremy Corbyn, on Thursday, Barnier’s office said in a statement on Wednesday.
In Mexico’s shale patch, cartel violence scares off drillers
The oil and gas fracking boom has lured scores of drillers to the Eagle Ford region of South Texas, the second largest U.S. oil patch, as new production technology opened access to billions more barrels.
China leads the way in ‘golden visa’ investment in Portugal’s property market
Chinese are leading the way among non-European new residents in Portugal, whose investments have helped fuel a property boom under an advantageous “golden visa” scheme that is also creating political tension at home.
World Bank approves first loans to Somalia in 30 years
The World Bank has approved $80 million in loans to Somalia to fund public finance reforms, marking the first disbursement to the government of the conflict-ridden country in 30 years, the bank said.
Tens of thousands at Jerusalem’s Western Wall for priestly blessing
Tens of thousands of worshippers packed Jerusalem’s Western Wall plaza on Wednesday to receive a blessing from members of Judaism’s priestly caste.
