Clinton Email Server Broke Government Rules, Watchdog Finds
Hillary Clinton broke government rules by using private email server without approval for her work as US Secretary of State, said an internal government watchdog.
Japan’s Abe to Take G7 Leaders to Shinto Shrine Before Summit
Japanese Prime Minster Shinzo Abe is set to escort G7 leaders to the Shinto religion’s holiest site on Thursday, before a summit covering topics from the risks to the global economy to refugees and China’s maritime assertiveness.
Naming of New Taliban Chief Dims Obama’s Hopes for Afghan Peace Talks
The selection of a hard-line cleric as the new Taliban chief all but dashed US President Barack Obama’s hopes for opening peace talks before he leaves office. The peace talks were one of his top foreign policy goals, current and former US defence and intelligence officials said.
EU Launches Contingency Talks for Brexit Vote
European Union officials and diplomats launched a round of confidential discussions to prepare a coordinated response to the possible British vote to leave the bloc next month, EU sources told Reuters.
Netanyahu and His Far-Right Defence Chief Lieberman Sign Coalition Agreement
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his choice for Defence Minister, ultra-nationalist Avigdor Lieberman, sign coalition agreement and issue assurances that the most right-wing government in country’s history will act responsibly.
11 States Ratchet up Transgender Battle With Lawsuit Against US
Officials from 11 US states are suing the Obama administration to overturn a directive telling schools to let transgender students use bathrooms matching their gender identity. They decried the policy as “massive social experiment.”
Eurozone, IMF Reach Compromise Deal on Greek Debt Relief
Eurozone governments offered Greece debt relief in 2018, but left key details for later in a bid to bridge Germany’s view that no immediate action is needed and International Monetary Fund’s call for decisions now.
Russia’s Putin Pardons Ukrainian Pilot, Sends Her Home in Prisoner Swap
Ukrainian military pilot Nadiya Savchenko arrives home to scenes of jubilation after her release by Russia in a prisoner swap. She promptly offers to fight again for Kiev in its conflict with pro-Russian separatists.
French Labour Clash Escalates, Public Fear Impact on Euro 2016
Stand-off between France’s government and the hard-line union over labour reforms worsens as country mobilizes strategic oil stocks for first time in six years. Employers warn that protests are starting to hurt the economy.
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