U.S. almost doubles aid for Rohingya in Bangladesh, Myanmar
The United States almost doubled its aid for displaced Rohingya Muslims in Bangladesh and Myanmar, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley announced on Monday as she pushed for U.N. investigators to brief the U.N. Security Council on the cris…
Ivory Coast ruling coalition splits over feud
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara’s governing coalition appeared to split on Monday when a junior partner said it was pulling out after months of feuds.
Moscow protests Russian’s arrest in Oslo, Norwegians seal off room in parliament
Russia’s foreign ministry summoned Norway’s ambassador on Monday to protest against the arrest of a Russian citizen in Oslo on suspicion of spying while Norwegian authorities sealed off what was described as a “compromised room” in parliament.
South Sudan government forces, rebels clash within weeks of peace deal
South Sudan’s government forces and largest rebel group clashed in the north of the country, with each side accusing the other on Monday of instigating the fighting, which comes just two weeks after they signed a peace deal.
Israeli troops shoot dead Palestinian during Gaza protests
Israeli soldiers shot dead a Palestinian man and wounded dozens of others on Monday taking part in a protest near the border between Israel and Gaza, Gaza health officials said.
Iran warns U.S. and Israel of revenge after parade attack
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Monday the attackers who killed 25 people at a military parade had been paid by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, and that Iran would “severely punish” those behind the bloodshed.
Chile’s government announces investment for indigenous region
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera on Monday announced a plan worth $24 million aimed at ending a lengthy conflict between the state and the country’s indigenous population in the south.
EU lawmakers move to tighten rules on London-based investment banks
A committee of European Union lawmakers on Monday backed new rules to prevent large London-based investment banks from carrying out key activities in the EU after Brexit, unless they set up fully-fledged branches in the bloc.
UK’s May tells ministers to hold their nerve over Brexit: Downing St
British Prime Minister Theresa May told her ministers on Monday that they must hold their nerve in an impasse with the European Union over Brexit, her office said after a cabinet meeting.
Rouhani warns U.S. on sanctions, does not rule out talks
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Monday warned the United States against pursuing hostile policies toward Tehran, saying preventing Iran from exporting oil would be “very dangerous”, though he did not rule out talks between the two countries.
