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Alastair Jamieson

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European ministers meet to salvage Iran nuclear deal

European foreign ministers met to discuss the Iran crisis and the 2015 nuclear deal at an emergency meeting in Brussels on Friday.

United Kingdom

UK parliament passes Brexit bill after years of deadlock

Britain's House of Commons has voted 330-231 to pass the Brexit bill — finally paving way for the UK's January 31 departure from the European Union after years of political deadlock.

Iran

Iran denies that it brought down Ukrainian plane with a missile

Iranian cabinet spokesman Ali Rabiei said that such allegations “rub salt on a painful wound” for the families of the victims.

Hungary

Viktor Orbán threatens new Europe grouping to rival 'weaker' EPP

Viktor Orbán praised Donald Trump and Boris Johnson praising their response to Iran compared to the EU which had been “not clear” on the issue.

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United Kingdom

It's 'complicated': Royal surprise as Harry and Meghan 'step back'

Buckingham Palace appeared not to have been informed of the couple's decision.

Kenya

Three dead in Al-Shabab attack on base used by US military in Kenya

Three dead in Al-Shabab attack on base used by US military in Kenya

Italy

Suspected drunk driver hits young German tourists, killing six

The driver of the car had a high blood alcohol content and was driving particularly fast, a police source told The Associated Press.

Iran

Iran abandons nuclear deal over Soleimani killing

Iran will no longer abide by any of the limits of its 2015 nuclear deal, the country's state television reported on Sunday.

Croatia

Croatian Social Democrat beats incumbent president in runoff vote

Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, the incumbent president of Croatia, has lost Sunday's runoff election to Zoran Milanović, leader of the country's Social Democrat party.

Iraq

'Death to America': Thousands mourn Iranian general killed by US drone

Iran has vowed retaliation for the assassination of Qassem Soleimani, but President Donald Trump says he ordered the strike to prevent a conflict.

Turkey

Carlos Ghosn escape: Turkish suspects appear at Istanbul court

The four pilots, a cargo company manager and two airport workers were detained by Turkish authorities, the DHA news agency reported.

United Kingdom

British government advisor seeks 'weirdos and misfits' for top jobs

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's top advisor has published a bizarre blog appealing for “weirdos and misfits with odd skills” to help shake up Britain’s government.

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonia PM resigns over stalled EU talks

France, supported by Denmark and the Netherlands, strongly opposed membership talks with North Macedonia and Albania.

Iran

US assassinates Iran's most powerful general in targeted airstrike

The targeted killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran's elite Quds Force, could draw forceful Iranian retaliation.

France

Macron under pressure as French strike heads for the record books

The strike is now the second-longest in French history and is on course to surpass the longest, which lasted for 28 days in the winter of 1986/87.

Italy

Rescue ship Alan Kurdi docks in Sicily carrying 32 migrants

Aid groups were on hand to offer assistance, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

France

Hard cheese: Chef loses battle with Michelin over restaurant rating

Marc Veyrat wanted the court to force Michelin to explain the methodology behind its guides and its decision to demote his restaurant.

USA

Hanukkah stabbing suspect pleads not guilty to attempted murder

Grafton E. Thomas has been charged with five counts of attempted murder and one of burgalry.

Ukraine

Pro-Russia separatists swap prisoners with Ukraine

The swap is part of a deal brokered earlier this month that aims to end the five-year conflict in eastern Ukraine.

Turkey

Turkey warns Europe of new refugee wave as Syrian forces advance

"Turkey cannot handle a new refugee wave from Syria," Erdogan said, adding that 80,000 people from Syria's Idlib had fled toward the Turkish border.

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