U.S. MMA fighter Jeff Monson elected to local council in Russia
U.S. mixed martial arts fighter Jeffrey Monson, granted Russian citizenship by President Vladimir Putin in May, was elected on Sunday to the council of deputies of a small city just outside Moscow, official election results showed on Monday.
Soccer fans, evangelicals clash at Peru stadium over land dispute
A soccer stadium in Peru was the site of pitched battle on Monday, but not between two sports teams.
Russia’s Aeroflot orders further 100 Russia-made planes
Russia’s Aeroflot has agreed to order a further 100 Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ 100) planes, representing the biggest deal in the company’s contemporary history, it said on Monday.
Chilean environmental regulator expands probe of gas poisoning
Chile’s environmental regulator expanded its investigation into a gas poisoning incident in coastal town Quintero, bringing charges of non-compliance with environmental agreements on Monday against a gas plant.
Vatican preparing response to archbishop’s accusations, cardinals say
The Vatican is preparing a response to bombshell allegations made by an Italian archbishop who asked Pope Francis to step down, accusing him of covering up sexual misconduct by an American cardinal, his top advisers said on Monday.
Over 100 died in boat wreck off Libya Sept. 1-2: MSF
More than 100 migrants died in early September when their crowded rubber boats were wrecked off the coast of Libya, the MSF aid agency on Monday quoted survivors as saying.
Trump adviser warns of tougher response if Syria uses chemical weapons again
President Donald Trump’s national security adviser said on Monday the United States, Britain and France had agreed that another use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government would result in a “much stronger response” compared to previous air strikes…
Spain to hold talks with Saudi Arabia over bomb sale, after halting it
Spain said on Monday it would hold talks with Saudi Arabia over the sale of 400 laser-guided bombs to the Gulf kingdom, after confirming last week it was halting the shipment because of the Saudi role in the war in Yemen.
Pound gains on cautious Barnier Brexit deal comment
A cautious comment by the EU Brexit negotiator that there could be a deal by November if unrealistic demands are taken off the table boosted sterling on Monday amid new optimism among investors.
EU leaders aim to hold special Brexit summit in mid-November: diplomats
European Union leaders are likely to hold a special summit on Brexit in mid-November when they hope to be able to sign off on a divorce deal with Britain, diplomats and officials said on Monday.
