British PM Johnson kicks off election campaign as parliament blocks no-deal Brexit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was on Thursday kicking off what is in effect an election campaign, casting an alliance of opposition parties trying to block a 'no-deal' Brexit as defeatists surrendering to the European Union.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was on Thursday kicking off what is in effect an election campaign, casting an alliance of opposition parties trying to block a 'no-deal' Brexit as defeatists surrendering to the European Union.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Ukraine court releases MH17 suspect on bail
A Ukrainian court on Thursday released on bail a man suspected of involvement in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014 that killed 298 people on board.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
A Ukrainian court on Thursday released on bail a man suspected of involvement in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014 that killed 298 people on board.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Russia's Putin says talks with Ukraine on prisoner swap nearly complete
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that talks with Ukraine on an exchange of prisoners were being finalised and that the swap could involve a large number of people.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that talks with Ukraine on an exchange of prisoners were being finalised and that the swap could involve a large number of people.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
New Italian coalition sworn in, seen bolstering EU ties
A new Italian government was sworn into office on Thursday, with the pro-European Democratic Party (PD) flanking the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement in an unlikely alliance that has been cheered on by financial markets.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
A new Italian government was sworn into office on Thursday, with the pro-European Democratic Party (PD) flanking the anti-establishment 5-Star Movement in an unlikely alliance that has been cheered on by financial markets.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Russia's Putin: need wider G7-style group, with China, India, Turkey
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia was ready to host a meeting of the G7/G8 group of nations, and would welcome a wider format featuring Turkey, India and China.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia was ready to host a meeting of the G7/G8 group of nations, and would welcome a wider format featuring Turkey, India and China.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
South Africa acknowledges 'Afrophobia' partly to blame for violence against foreigners
South Africa's Foreign Minister acknowledged on Thursday that prejudice against people from other African countries was one of the causes behind deadly attacks on foreign-owned businesses, a day after Pretoria was forced to shut its embassy in Nigeria over threats of retaliatory violence.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
South Africa's Foreign Minister acknowledged on Thursday that prejudice against people from other African countries was one of the causes behind deadly attacks on foreign-owned businesses, a day after Pretoria was forced to shut its embassy in Nigeria over threats of retaliatory violence.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Turkey plans to return one million Syrians, warns of new migrant wave in Europe
Turkey plans to resettle 1 million refugees in northern Syria and may reopen the route for migrants into Europe if it does not receive adequate international support for the plan, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Turkey plans to resettle 1 million refugees in northern Syria and may reopen the route for migrants into Europe if it does not receive adequate international support for the plan, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Denmark suspends economic crime prosecutor
Denmark's prosecution service said on Thursday that the state prosecutor for serious economic and international crime, Morten Niels Jakobsen had been suspended until further notice.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Denmark's prosecution service said on Thursday that the state prosecutor for serious economic and international crime, Morten Niels Jakobsen had been suspended until further notice.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Putin says Russia will produce new missiles after demise of nuclear pact
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia would produce missiles that were banned under a landmark Cold-War era nuclear pact that ended last month, but that Moscow would not deploy them unless the United States did so first.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia would produce missiles that were banned under a landmark Cold-War era nuclear pact that ended last month, but that Moscow would not deploy them unless the United States did so first.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
EU worried about Johnson stance on Irish border, competition after Brexit: sources
European Union Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier told the 27 member states staying in the bloc that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was reneging on London's earlier commitments on the Irish border, officials and diplomats told Reuters.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
European Union Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier told the 27 member states staying in the bloc that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was reneging on London's earlier commitments on the Irish border, officials and diplomats told Reuters.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Venezuelans in Argentina get to grips with crisis: again
Andreina Pirrone left Venezuela for Argentina six years ago as her country was spiraling towards the worst humanitarian crisis in its history. She did not know what the future would hold, but she was certain it would be brighter.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Andreina Pirrone left Venezuela for Argentina six years ago as her country was spiraling towards the worst humanitarian crisis in its history. She did not know what the future would hold, but she was certain it would be brighter.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
UK's PM Johnson planned parliament suspension is abuse of power, court hears
British Prime Minister abused his powers by seeking to suspend parliament from next week until shortly before Britain leaves the European Union, London's High Court was told on Thursday.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
British Prime Minister abused his powers by seeking to suspend parliament from next week until shortly before Britain leaves the European Union, London's High Court was told on Thursday.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
China hacked Asian telcos to spy on Uighur travelers: sources
Hackers working for the Chinese government have broken into telecoms networks to track Uighur travelers in Central and Southeast Asia, two intelligence officials and two security consultants who investigated the attacks told Reuters.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Hackers working for the Chinese government have broken into telecoms networks to track Uighur travelers in Central and Southeast Asia, two intelligence officials and two security consultants who investigated the attacks told Reuters.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
UK PM Johnson's suspension of parliament is an abuse of power, court hears
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson abused his powers by suspending parliament from next week until shortly before Britain leaves the European Union, London's High Court was told on Thursday.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson abused his powers by suspending parliament from next week until shortly before Britain leaves the European Union, London's High Court was told on Thursday.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
UK PM Johnson's brother, Jo, resigns, citing national interest
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's brother, Jo, has resigned as junior minister and said he would step down as a lawmaker, citing a conflict between family loyalty and the national interest.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's brother, Jo, has resigned as junior minister and said he would step down as a lawmaker, citing a conflict between family loyalty and the national interest.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Boris Johnson's brother resigns from UK government
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's younger brother, Jo, has resigned as a junior minister and said he would also step down as a lawmaker, citing a conflict between family loyalty and the national interest.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's younger brother, Jo, has resigned as a junior minister and said he would also step down as a lawmaker, citing a conflict between family loyalty and the national interest.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Not sustainable for parliament to reject early election: PM's spokesman
The position of British lawmakers of rejecting an early election is unsustainable, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said on Thursday.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
The position of British lawmakers of rejecting an early election is unsustainable, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spokesman said on Thursday.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
EU fears UK is rowing back on Irish border and level playing field: sources
The European Union is increasingly worried about British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's stance on the Irish border and future competition rules, sources said on Thursday.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
The European Union is increasingly worried about British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's stance on the Irish border and future competition rules, sources said on Thursday.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Putin says Russia will make new missiles, warns of arms race
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia would produce missiles that were banned under a landmark Cold-War era nuclear pact that ended last month, but that Moscow would not deploy them unless the United States did so first.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia would produce missiles that were banned under a landmark Cold-War era nuclear pact that ended last month, but that Moscow would not deploy them unless the United States did so first.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Boris Johnson's own brother resigns on eve of Brexit election campaign
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan to kick off what is in effect an election campaign casting parliament as the enemy of Brexit was overshadowed on Thursday when his younger brother quit the government, citing the national interest.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan to kick off what is in effect an election campaign casting parliament as the enemy of Brexit was overshadowed on Thursday when his younger brother quit the government, citing the national interest.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
Catalan leader warns against guilty verdict in separatists' trial
The head of Catalonia's government said on Thursday that a guilty verdict for Catalan leaders on trial over their role in the region's failed independence bid would further fuel separatists' efforts to break away from Spain.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖
The head of Catalonia's government said on Thursday that a guilty verdict for Catalan leaders on trial over their role in the region's failed independence bid would further fuel separatists' efforts to break away from Spain.
➖ @ReutersWorldChannel ➖