Evidence suggests hostage-taker in Cologne had Islamist motive: prosecutor
BERLIN (Reuters) – German prosecutors said on Wednesday there was evidence the Syrian man who took a woman hostage in Cologne on Monday had a radical Islamist motive.
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UK PM May says concerned by report into bullying in parliament
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday she was concerned by a report into bullying in parliament and that there should be a full response to it.
EU leaders to seek cyber sanctions, press Asia for action: draft statements
By Robin Emmott and Gabriela Baczynska
Merkel calls for stable euro zone budgets in warning shot to Italy
BERLIN (Reuters) – Euro zone countries must each ensure their budgets are stable and economies competitive, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said ahead of a European Union summit on Wednesday, as Italy
French far-left leader, 67, investigated for intimidation
By Emmanuel Jarry
Saudi investigation team arrives at consul’s Istanbul residence: CNN Turk
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – An 11-member Saudi investigation team arrived at the Saudi consul’s Istanbul residence on Wednesday, broadcaster CNN Turk said, ahead of an expected search by Turkish police in
UK PM May says future relationship with EU must be linked to exit deal
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday that any framework on Britain’s future relationship with the European Union must be detailed, and linked to its exit agreement
After pastor’s release, U.S. presses Turkey on ex-NASA scientist, other detainees
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Nigeria state oil company denies existence of $3.5 billion fuel subsidy fund
LAGOS (Reuters) – Nigeria’s state oil company on Wednesday denied parliament’s accusation that it had a $3.5 billion fund to surreptitiously subsidize imports of gasoline.