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Anxious markets await Brexit talks with Brussels

Anxious markets await Brexit talks with Brussels

The Pound Sterling fell in early Asian trading on Monday as markets look to see how quickly Brexit will be carried out.

US drone kills 16 Taliban fighters

US drone kills 16 Taliban fighters

The renewed drone strikes under new rules mark a more offensive shift in US strategy in Afghanistan.

World markets in shock after Brexit

World markets in shock after Brexit

World markets had been jittery in the weeks leading up to the EU referendum vote.

World braces for downside of Britain’s EU verdict

World braces for downside of Britain’s EU verdict

European Union chief Donald Tusk said on Friday the bloc will meet without Britain at a summit next week to assess its future.

Britain votes to leave the EU

Britain votes to leave the EU

Some are now expecting the PM to resign and for snap elections to be held in the fall.

Markets rise as Brexit fears subside

Markets rise as Brexit fears subside

A study conducted by a London-based think tank estimated that Brexit could decrease British global imports by 25 per cent worldwide over the next two years.

Refugee numbers rise in Africa – report

Refugee numbers rise in Africa – report

The highest number of displaced persons was in Somalia, the report revealed; more than 1.1 million people had fled the fighting there.

Humanitarian crisis in Falluja, UN warns

Humanitarian crisis in Falluja, UN warns

Baghdad is overwhelmed by the exodus of peoples fleeing the fighting as the world marks Refugee Day.

Russian soldier dies protecting Syria aid convoy

Russian soldier dies protecting Syria aid convoy

Sergeant Andrey Timoshenkov prevented a suicide car bomber from reaching his target in Homs.

Belgium arrests terror suspects

Belgium arrests terror suspects

No weapons were found during the security raids.