Election in Russia’s Far East to be re-run after fraud scandal
A regional election in Russia’s Far East will be re-run, the local election commission said on Thursday, dealing a rare blow to the Kremlin after allegations the vote had been rigged in its candidate’s favor.
Thailand drops royal insult charges for burning royal portraits
A Thai appeals court has dropped royal insult charges against six people jailed for setting fire to portraits of Thai kings, it said, but they will still have to serve lengthy jail terms for damaging public property.
Britain’s Fox planning to scrap EU food standards: Business Insider
British trade minister Liam Fox is planning to scrap European food standards in order to pave the way for a trade deal with the United States after Brexit, Business Insider reported on Thursday.
Singapore panel recommends regulation of tech firms over fake news
A Singapore parliamentary committee said on Thursday the government should consider legislation to ensure technology companies rein in online fake news and that those responsible are punished.
Malaysia charges former PM Najib with abuse of power, money laundering
Malaysian prosecutors on Thursday charged former Prime Minister Najib Razak with abuse of power and money laundering over hundreds of millions of dollars of funds received in his personal bank account.
EU leaders comments on Brexit at informal summit in Austria
European Union leaders met in Salzburg, Austria, for an informal summit to discuss migration and Brexit. Below are comments of leaders before and after the meeting on Thursday.
Britain is 85-90 percent of the way to agreeing Brexit deal: UK minister
Britain is over 85 percent of the way to agreeing a deal with the European Union on its exit from the bloc, Cabinet Office minister David Lidington told Irish radio on Thursday, adding that a deal could be reached by October or November.
Uganda tightens security ahead of Museveni critic’s return
Security forces sealed off roads and erected barricades around Uganda’s main international airport on Thursday ahead of the expected return of a lawmaker critical of President Yoweri Museveni.
Iran asks U.N. to condemn Israeli threats, supervise its nuclear program
Iran has asked the United Nations to condemn Israeli threats against Tehran and to bring Israel’s nuclear program under its supervision, state media reported on Thursday.
Shark attacks 12-year-old girl near Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
A 12-year-old girl was attacked by a shark in waters off Australia’s tropical northeast coast on Thursday, an ambulance official said, the second attack in the tourist region in as many days.
