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UK and EU eye deal over post-Brexit trade in N.Ireland

UK and EU eye deal over post-Brexit trade in N.Ireland

Britain and the European Union were on Monday poised to agree a crucial overhaul of trade rules in Northern Ireland, in a breakthrough aimed at resetting strained relations since Brexit.

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China hails 'all-weather' Belarus ties ahead of Lukashenko visit

China hails 'all-weather' Belarus ties ahead of Lukashenko visit

China hailed its "all-weather and comprehensive" strategic partnership with Belarus on Monday, the day before a state visit by President Alexander Lukashenko to Beijing.

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UN chief warns progress on human rights has 'gone into reverse'

UN chief warns progress on human rights has 'gone into reverse'

Respect for human rights has gone into reverse, the United Nations chief warned Monday, calling for a renewal of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 75 years after its signing.

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Palestinians count cost of Israeli reprisals in West Bank

Palestinians count cost of Israeli reprisals in West Bank

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Monday counted the cost of deadly violence and arson by Israeli settlers targeting a town where two Israeli brothers were killed.

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'Honoured' Klinsmann named coach of South Korea

'Honoured' Klinsmann named coach of South Korea

Jurgen Klinsmann, who won the World Cup as a player and led Germany to the semi-finals as coach, has been appointed head coach of South Korea, the country's football association said Monday.

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Serbia, Kosovo leaders hold talks as pressure mounts for deal

Serbia, Kosovo leaders hold talks as pressure mounts for deal

Brussels hosts the rival leaders of Kosovo and Serbia on Monday as the European Union turns up the pressure to reach a breakthrough deal it hopes will lead to a normalisation of ties between the foes.

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Ex-husband and in-laws charged with murdering Hong Kong model

Ex-husband and in-laws charged with murdering Hong Kong model

The ex-husband and two former in-laws of a Hong Kong model were charged on Monday with her murder, after police revealed they had found more body parts during a weekend search.

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Stand-in Australia skipper Smith looks to salvage India Test series

Stand-in Australia skipper Smith looks to salvage India Test series

A depleted Australia will look to stand-in captain Steve Smith for inspiration after two demoralising Test defeats in India as they try to salvage the series when the third match begins in Indore Wednesday.

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SpaceX crew launch to ISS postponed

SpaceX crew launch to ISS postponed

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch to the International Space Station was postponed on Monday, with officials citing problems with ground systems.

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New Zealand set England 258 to win second Test after Williamson century

New Zealand set England 258 to win second Test after Williamson century

Record-breaker Kane Williamson stroked a superb century Monday to steer New Zealand to 483 all out in their second innings and set England a target of 258 runs to win the second Test in Wellington.

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