British ex-Foreign Minister Johnson attacks government on taxes, rail
Former Foreign Minister Boris Johnson launched a two-pronged attack on Britain’s government on Sunday, criticizing suggestions it may increase taxes to fund services and its management of a high-speed rail project.
Sudan’s Bashir appoints new prime minister: ruling party official
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir appointed Motazz Moussa as the country’s new prime minister on Sunday after dissolving the government, a ruling party official said.
Sweden faces political deadlock after far-right gains
Sweden headed for a hung parliament after an election on Sunday that saw support for the nationalist Sweden Democrats surge, as one of Europe’s most liberal nations turns right amid fears over immigration.
Swedish center-right leader calls on PM Lofven to step down
Swedish center-right opposition leader Ulf Kristersson called on Social Democrat Prime Minister Stefan Lofven to step down on Sunday after preliminary election results showed his opposition Alliance coalition in a virtual dead heat with its center-left…
Russia says U.S. dropped phosphorus bombs over Syria, which Pentagon denies
Russia’s military said on Sunday that two U.S. F-15 fighter jets dropped phosphorus bombs over Syria’s Deir al-Zor province on Saturday, the TASS and RIA news agencies reported, an allegation the United States denied.
European liberals seek alliance with France’s Macron for European elections
The leader of the liberal group in the European Parliament Guy Verhofstadt said on Sunday he is seeking an alliance with French President Emmanuel Macron’s political party for the European elections in May in a bid to counter populists.
Sudan’s President Bashir dissolves government
President Omar al Bashir dissolved the Sudanese government on Sunday, a move aimed at fixing a crisis-hit economy battered in recent months by shortages of bread, fuel and hard currency.
Uganda warns against interference as pressure mounts on U.S. to cut military support
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday warned against foreign interference in the country’s politics days after an opposition call for the United States to suspend military aid over the government’s human rights record.
Iran completes facility to build centrifuges: nuclear chief
Iran has completed a facility to build advanced centrifuges, Iran’s nuclear chief was quoted on Sunday as saying, as Tehran prepares to increase its uranium-enrichment capacity if the nuclear deal collapses after the United States exits.
Russian police detain hundreds protesting against pension reform
Russian police detained more than 800 people protesting against planned increases to the pension age on Sunday, a rights group said, disrupting demonstrations against an unpopular change that has hurt President Vladimir Putin’s approval rating.
