U.S. sanctions Venezuela officials, Trump slams Maduro
The United States imposed new sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s wife and several of his top allies on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump urged members of the United Nations to support a “restoration of democracy” in the once-boomin…
Germany’s Merkel suffers blow as ally Kauder loses senior party job
German Chancellor Angela Merkel suffered an unexpected blow to her authority on Tuesday when her conservatives cast out long-standing ally Volker Kauder as head of the parliamentary party, reflecting rising discontent with her 13-year-old leadership.
Sanchez to pay first visit to Cuba by Spanish PM in 30 years
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Tuesday accepted an invitation from Cuba’s president to make an official visit to the island which will be the first by a Spanish premier for more than 30 years.
Portugal, Spain, France, Germany agree to take in Aquarius ship migrants
France, Portugal, Spain and Germany struck a deal on Tuesday to take in migrants from the Mediterranean rescue ship Aquarius sailing off the coast of Malta, the French government said, after Italy refused to let the vessel dock.
Britain’s Labour approves Brexit motion
Britain’s Labour overwhelmingly approved its Brexit motion with a show of hands on Tuesday, paving for the way for the party to reject any deal with the EU that fails to meets its tests and to keep open the option of a second referendum.
Venezuela’s Maduro calls U.S. sanctions an honor, thanks Trump
Venezuela’s socialist President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday said U.S. sanctions on his wife and key allies were an honor coming from his ideological foe Donald Trump.
Macron says trampling on Palestinians won’t resolve Mideast conflict
Trampling on the Palestinians and pushing unilateral initiatives will not resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday, taking a swipe at his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump’s policy on the issue.
Italy publishes report blaming Autostrade for failings in bridge collapse
Italy published a report on Tuesday into road operator Autostrade per l’Italia’s role in last month’s deadly bridge collapse, laying out evidence that Rome is expected to use to strip the company of its concessions to run Italian motorways.
Autostrade rejects ministry’s findings over Genoa bridge
Italy’s Autostrade, the operator of the bridge that collapsed last month in the port city of Genoa killing 43 people, rejected on Tuesday the findings of a ministerial inquiry that blamed to toll road firm for the disaster.
Austrian leader rejects far-right plan to shut out some media
Austria’s chancellor said on Tuesday a proposal by a far-right coalition partner to shut out several newspapers was unacceptable, suggesting further tensions between the ruling parties, though the far right later disowned the plan.
