Submarine Joins Hunt for EgyptAir Black Box
Egypt deploys a submarine to hunt for the black box flight recorders of the EgyptAir plane which crashed in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, with 66 people on board.
Sanders Steps up Feud With Democratic Party Leaders
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders cranks up his fight with party leaders, accusing the party’s establishment of trying to anoint Hillary Clinton as the nominee for president.
President Obama Begins His First Visit to Vietnam
US President Barack Obama begins his first visit to Vietnam. This is a trip aimed at sealing a partnership with America’s former enemy and part of his strategic “rebalance” towards Asia, to counter China’s growing strength in the region.
Erdogan Appoints Binali Yildrim As Turkey’s New PM
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan confirms Binali Yildirim, a close ally for two decades and a co-founder of the ruling AK Party, as his new prime minister. This is a big step towards the stronger presidential powers he has long sought.
Suu Kyi Calls For “Space” to Address Rohingya Issue
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi asks to be given “enough space” to address the plight of her country’s Rohingya Muslim population. The move comes as visiting US Secretary of State John Kerry presses Suu Kyi to promote respect for human rights.
Iraq Announces Launch of Offensive to Retake ISIS Stronghold, Falluja
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announces the launch of an offensive to retake the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria’s (ISIS) stronghold of Falluja. The military told residents to get ready to leave before fighting starts.
UK’s Cameron Battles His Own Party as Brexit Row Focuses on Turkey
Prime Minister David Cameron clashes with members of his own party over the upcoming referendum on Britain’s European Union membership. He dismissed claims that he will be powerless to stop Turkey joining the EU.
Austrian Presidential Run-Off: Polls Decide If EU Gets Its First Far-Right Head of State
Austria’s Presidential election is too close to call. It means postal ballots will determine whether a Eurosceptic candidate, buoyed by the continent’s migration crisis will become the European Union’s first far-right head of state.
Greek Parliament Approves New Tax Reforms in Exchange for Aid and Debt Relief
Greek lawmakers approved tax increases and a new privatisation fund and freed up the sale of non-performing loans, in exchange for much-needed bailout loans and debt relief.
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