Merkel says EU, Britain must negotiate Brexit to ensure close ties
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday said it was important to negotiate Britain's exit from the European Union in a way that ensured continued good and close relations.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday said it was important to negotiate Britain's exit from the European Union in a way that ensured continued good and close relations.
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Germany readies for all Brexit options, including no-deal
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government said on Wednesday it is preparing for all Brexit scenarios, including a no-deal, after its cabinet approved a draft law on a transition phase for Britain after it leaves the European Union next year.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government said on Wednesday it is preparing for all Brexit scenarios, including a no-deal, after its cabinet approved a draft law on a transition phase for Britain after it leaves the European Union next year.
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UK PM May: We think nerve agent attack was a message to other Russians
A nerve agent attack on a Russian former spy and his daughter in Salisbury, southern England, was probably a message to other Russians living overseas, British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday.
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A nerve agent attack on a Russian former spy and his daughter in Salisbury, southern England, was probably a message to other Russians living overseas, British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday.
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Kremlin says puzzled by UK's decision to name Skripal case suspects
Kremlin aide Sergei Ushakov said on Wednesday that it was hard to understand what Britain was trying to signal to Moscow by naming two men it suspected of poisoning former Russian agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia.
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Kremlin aide Sergei Ushakov said on Wednesday that it was hard to understand what Britain was trying to signal to Moscow by naming two men it suspected of poisoning former Russian agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia.
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UK charges two Russians for attempted murder of Skripals, blames Moscow
Britain charged two Russians on Wednesday with the attempted murder of a former Russian spy and his daughter, describing the suspects as military intelligence officers almost certainly acting on behalf of the Russian state.
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Britain charged two Russians on Wednesday with the attempted murder of a former Russian spy and his daughter, describing the suspects as military intelligence officers almost certainly acting on behalf of the Russian state.
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UK's summer of discontent: Conservative grassroots can't stand PM's Brexit plan
Over wet grilled sausages and red wine on a rainy British weekend, an evening garden gathering of ageing Conservative Party members seems an unlikely setting for subversion.
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Over wet grilled sausages and red wine on a rainy British weekend, an evening garden gathering of ageing Conservative Party members seems an unlikely setting for subversion.
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Merkel says images from Chemnitz protest 'very clearly' showed hate
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday said she stood by her earlier comments condemning images of hate and the targeting of innocent people broadcast after a far-right protest triggered by a fatal stabbing in the eastern city of Chemnitz last month.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday said she stood by her earlier comments condemning images of hate and the targeting of innocent people broadcast after a far-right protest triggered by a fatal stabbing in the eastern city of Chemnitz last month.
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Britain's May briefed Trump ahead of Novichok charges: spokesman
British Prime Minister Theresa May spoke to Donald Trump late on Tuesday, hours before she accused two Russian military intelligence officers of carrying out an attack in Salisbury earlier this year on a former Russian spy and his daughter.
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British Prime Minister Theresa May spoke to Donald Trump late on Tuesday, hours before she accused two Russian military intelligence officers of carrying out an attack in Salisbury earlier this year on a former Russian spy and his daughter.
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Czech PM lauds work of Libyan coast guard, urges closer cooperation
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis on Wednesday underscored his country's objections to distributing migrants through the European Union, and called for closer cooperation with Libya to combat human smuggling across the Mediterranean.
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Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis on Wednesday underscored his country's objections to distributing migrants through the European Union, and called for closer cooperation with Libya to combat human smuggling across the Mediterranean.
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Rohingya protesters call for freedom for Reuters reporters in Myanmar
About 50 Rohingya Muslim refugees gathered in a muddy sports field in a camp in Bangladesh on Wednesday to protest against the conviction in Myanmar of two Reuters reporters, who were arrested while covering the plight of their community.
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About 50 Rohingya Muslim refugees gathered in a muddy sports field in a camp in Bangladesh on Wednesday to protest against the conviction in Myanmar of two Reuters reporters, who were arrested while covering the plight of their community.
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Myanmar official says 'totally underestimated' economic impact of Rohingya crisis
A Myanmar foreign investment official said on Wednesday he "totally underestimated" the economic damage of the Rohingya crisis, adding that the outcry over the jailing of two Reuters reporters would also have some impact on his country's reputation.
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A Myanmar foreign investment official said on Wednesday he "totally underestimated" the economic damage of the Rohingya crisis, adding that the outcry over the jailing of two Reuters reporters would also have some impact on his country's reputation.
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Kremlin says no current plans for future Putin-Trump meeting
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday there were no ongoing preparations for a future meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump.
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Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday there were no ongoing preparations for a future meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump.
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Kremlin says keen on Syria talks with Turkey, France, Germany
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday that Moscow was keen to see four-way talks with Turkey, France and Germany take place to discuss the Syrian conflict.
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Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday that Moscow was keen to see four-way talks with Turkey, France and Germany take place to discuss the Syrian conflict.
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Britain summons Russia's charge d'affaires in London over Skripal affair: RIA
Britain summoned Russia's charge d'affaires in London on Wednesday after charging two suspects over the poisoning of former Russian agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Russia's RIA news agency reported.
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Britain summoned Russia's charge d'affaires in London on Wednesday after charging two suspects over the poisoning of former Russian agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Russia's RIA news agency reported.
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Syrian minister says no reason to open crossing with Jordan yet
Syria's economy minister said he sees no reason yet to re-open the Nassib crossing with Jordan, Lebanon's NNA news agency said on Wednesday after he met Lebanon's industry minister who is pushing for it to be opened.
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Syria's economy minister said he sees no reason yet to re-open the Nassib crossing with Jordan, Lebanon's NNA news agency said on Wednesday after he met Lebanon's industry minister who is pushing for it to be opened.
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Kremlin says more trust-building needed for Kurile deal with Japan
Russia and Japan need to do more work to build trust before a treaty can be signed to resolve a decades-old row over a group of Pacific islands, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday.
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Russia and Japan need to do more work to build trust before a treaty can be signed to resolve a decades-old row over a group of Pacific islands, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday.
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Russia says visit by North Korean leader being discussed
Moscow and Pyongyang are discussing the possibility of a visit by the North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, to Russia, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday.
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Moscow and Pyongyang are discussing the possibility of a visit by the North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, to Russia, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday.
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Brazil prosecutors accuse presidential candidate Alckmin of misconduct- report
Brazilian prosecutors have formally accused Geraldo Alckmin, a market-friendly presidential candidate, of administrative misconduct and asked judicial authorities to suspend his political rights, a news website reported on Wednesday.
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Brazilian prosecutors have formally accused Geraldo Alckmin, a market-friendly presidential candidate, of administrative misconduct and asked judicial authorities to suspend his political rights, a news website reported on Wednesday.
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Blast reported in west of Afghan capital Kabul
An explosion was reported outside a sports hall in the west of the Afghan capital Kabul on Wednesday and casualties were likely, officials said.
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An explosion was reported outside a sports hall in the west of the Afghan capital Kabul on Wednesday and casualties were likely, officials said.
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Kremlin says more trust-building needed for Kuriles deal with Japan
Russia and Japan need to do more work to build trust before a treaty can be signed to resolve a decades-old row over a group of Pacific islands, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday.
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Russia and Japan need to do more work to build trust before a treaty can be signed to resolve a decades-old row over a group of Pacific islands, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday.
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With Yemen in turmoil, U.N. to launch first peace talks in two years
Warring Yemenis due to attend the first peace talks since late 2015 on Thursday face an uphill struggle to rescue attempts to end a war marked by mass civilian casualties and fueled by rivalry between regional heavyweights Saudi Arabia and Iran.
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Warring Yemenis due to attend the first peace talks since late 2015 on Thursday face an uphill struggle to rescue attempts to end a war marked by mass civilian casualties and fueled by rivalry between regional heavyweights Saudi Arabia and Iran.
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