We Must Still Strive for Orderly Brexit: Angela Merkel
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday that it was necessary to keep trying to secure an orderly Brexit but she stressed that Germany was prepared if Britain did end up exiting the European Union in a disorderly fashion.
Macron Warns EU Will Make Few Concessions If UK to Renegotiate Brexit Deal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - After Theresa May’s Brexit plan suffered a historic failure in the parliamentary vote, the French president outlined three possible scenarios for France’s neighbor, and none of them offer bright and pleasant prospects for the UK.
El Chapo Bribed Mexican Ex-President $100M: Witness
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Notorious Mexican drug cartel leader, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, gave $100 million bribe to former Mexican president, according a witness speaking at the drug lord's trial.
Tunisia's Powerful Labor Union to Stage Strike over Wages
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Tunisia's government and its powerful workers' union have failed to reach a deal to raise the wages for about 670,000 civil servants, officials said, making a nationwide strike this week likely.
Russia Urges West to Refrain from Threats, Provocations in Global Affairs: Putin
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Russia urges Western powers to refrain from blackmail, threats and provocations in international politics and to build the dialogue on the basis of principles enshrined in the UN Charter, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with Serbia’s Politika newspaper.
Germany's Foreign Minister on Brexit: Stop 'Playing Games'
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Germany's Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said there was not much time left to find a solution for Britain's departure from the European Union and "the time for playing games is now over."
Russia-Japan Peace Treaty Talks Will Not Affect Kurils Residents: Kremlin
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A Kremlin spokesman has said, following this Monday’s high-level talks on the belated peace treaty with Japan that Moscow will protect the interests of its nationals living on the disputed Kuril Islands.
Theresa May's Brexit Suffers Historic Defeat
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Theresa May’s Brexit deal, the product of two years of tortuous negotiations in Brussels, was on Tuesday night overwhelmingly rejected by the House of Commons by 432 votes to 202.
Kremlin Slams Allegations of Putin-Trump Collusion as Conspiracy Theory
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump don’t have any personal deals and all sanctions against Moscow are real and very serious, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with Argumenty i Fakty weekly newspaper published on Tuesday.
France's Macron Launches 'Grand Debate' Following Protests
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - French President Emmanuel Macron is formally launching a "grand debate" to try to appease the yellow vest movement following weeks of anti-government protests.
Germany Says EU Ready to Talk If UK Rejects Brexit Deal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The European Union could hold new talks with Britain if parliament in London rejects the Brexit agreement on Tuesday, Germany’s foreign minister said, but he ruled out significant changes to the treaty.
US Politician Ousted from Posts over Racist Remarks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - US Republican Steve King was stripped of all committee posts late Monday over racist comments.
Hundreds of Hondurans Set Off toward United States in New Caravan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Hundreds of Honduran migrants began the long trek north on Monday, part of new US-bound caravan that hopes to succeed even as a previous wave of Central Americans were unable to quickly enter the United States.
China Asks State Firms to Avoid Travel to US, Its Allies
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - China asked some state-run enterprises to avoid business trips to the US and its allies and to take extra precautions to protect their devices if they need to travel, according to people familiar with the request.
Saudi Refugee in Canada Expects More Women to Flee Homeland
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Saudi woman accepted as a refugee in Canada said in an Australian television interview that she expected her experience would inspire other women to flee her homeland.
Landslide Engulfs Pakistani Bus with Workers, Killing 8
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Pakistani police say a landslide triggered by this week's rains engulfed a bus carrying workers on a dam project in the northwest, killing eight people.
Trump Sends Letter to North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A letter was delivered from US President Donald Trump to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un over the weekend, a source familiar with the ongoing denuclearization talks between Washington and Pyongyang told CNN.
US Extends Troop Deployment at Mexico Border
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Pentagon said Monday it would extend until Sep 30 the deployment of active duty soldiers and Coast Guard members at the US-Mexico border, while expanding the mission to include surveillance and detection.
