Italy PM spokesman warns Treasury officials to find welfare funds or face sack
Italy’s prime ministerial spokesman has warned that the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement will sack Treasury officials in a “mega-vendetta” if they fail to find the resources needed for welfare spending.
Gunmen kill 24, including 12 Revolutionary Guards, in attack on Iran military parade
Gunmen fired on a military parade in southwestern Iran on Saturday, killing 24 people, half of them members of the Revolutionary Guards, state news agencies reported, in one of the worst attacks ever on the elite force.State television said the assault…
Vatican says Pope recognizes legitimacy of seven Chinese bishops
The Vatican said on Saturday that Pope Francis had recognized the legitimacy of seven state-appointed Chinese bishops as part of a historic provisional agreement with Beijing.
Islamic State claims Iran military parade attack, no evidence provided
Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack by gunmen on a military parade in southwestern Iran on Saturday, according to the group’s Amaq news agency.
Pakistani PM Khan decries ‘arrogant’ India for cancelling talks
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan labeled India arrogant on Saturday for cancelling what would have been the countries’ first high-level talks in years, decrying “small men occupying big offices” who opposed change.
Vatican and China sign accord on appointment of bishops
The Vatican said on Saturday it had signed a historic joint agreement with China on the appointment of Roman Catholic bishops, though critics say the accord is a sell-out to the communist government.
Italy’s cabinet undersecretary says meeting all electoral pledges is tough
Italy’s cabinet undersecretary said on Saturday it was difficult for the government to meet all its electoral pledges at the moment and more time was needed to do so.
Britain tells EU to engage seriously on Brexit, EU demurs
Britain said on Saturday it would not “capitulate” to EU demands in Brexit talks and again urged its partners to engage with its proposals, as French and German ministers suggested the next move in the negotiations should come from London.
Irish foreign minister says Brexit backstop deal is doable
An agreement on the post-Brexit border between Ireland and Northern Ireland that satisfies both Britain and the European Union is “doable,” Ireland’s foreign minister said on Saturday, saying he is hopeful for significant progress by October.
Survivor pulled from capsized Tanzanian ferry as death toll reaches 183
Divers rescued a man on Saturday as they searched for survivors from the wreck of an overcrowded Tanzanian ferry that capsized on Lake Victoria on Thursday, killing at least 183 people.
