Kerry's Syria plan with Russia faces deep skepticism in U.S., abroad
Skeptics in the U.S. government, European allies in the anti-Islamic State coalition and the main Syrian opposition, distrustful of Russia's intentions, are questioning Secretary of State John Kerry’s latest proposal for closer U.S.-Russian cooperation against extremist groups in Syria.
Germany remains committed to Balkan talks on EU membership
Germany remains committed to talks with Kosovo and other Balkan countries about future membership in the European Union, a spokesman for the German Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
Russia says new materials needed to rebuild monuments in Syria's Palmyra
Two ancient monuments in the Syrian city of Palmyra were so badly damaged by Islamic State that they can only be rebuilt using substantially new materials, Russian officials said on Thursday.
Turkey asking Turks abroad to report Gulen supporters whereabouts: Swedish Radio
Turkey is asking its nationals living abroad to report people and organizations that support a U.S.-based Muslim cleric who is accused of masterminding a failed military coup to Turkish authorities, Swedish Radio reported on Friday.
GM says Brexit 'not a good omen', mulls cuts in Europe
General Motors said it was considering cost cuts in Europe to offset up to $400 million of potential headwinds triggered by Britain's Brexit vote, calling into question the carmaker's ability to return Opel and Vauxhall to a full-year profit.
Politics today is like Medieval War of the Roses, says actor Ralph Fiennes
British actor Ralph Fiennes has compared the current infighting among British politicians to William Shakespeare's portrayal of England's 15th Century Wars of the Roses in an interview with Reuters.
UK will ensure gets controls on free movement in EU talks: May
Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday the government would ensure that it gets controls on free movement from the European Union in negotiations with the bloc following last month's Bexit vote.
Subprime lenders see silver lining after Brexit
Subprime mortgage lenders have seen a resurgence in Britain over the past year along with their peers offering high-interest personal loans and they expect Brexit to further boost demand.
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