Reuters: Labour's Corbyn says Theresa May has not moved enough on Brexit
LONDON (Reuters) - Opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Wednesday that Prime Minister Theresa May had not moved far enough in a first round of crisis talks aimed at breaking the domestic deadlock over Britain’s exit from the European Union.
The United Kingdom was supposed to leave the EU last Friday but, nearly three years after it voted by 52 percent to 48 for Brexit in a referendum, it is still unclear how, when or even whether it will quit the bloc it joined in 1973.
After her EU withdrawal deal was rejected three times by lawmakers, the Conservative prime minister invited Corbyn, a veteran socialist, to talks in parliament to try to plot a way out of the crisis.
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MIDDLE EAST
SDF says Syria's Raqqa hit by mine blast, not suicide attack.
US-backed fighters clash with ISIS militants in eastern Syria.
Red Cross: Hundreds of unaccompanied children flood Syria camp.
Bridge between rivals? Iraq PM to visit Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Saudi King Salman visits Bahrain.
Opposition urges Erdogan’s cooperation over Istanbul vote.
Turkey election board: Eight Istanbul districts to recount votes.
Palestinian attempts West Bank stabbing, shot dead by Israeli: officials.
Remains of Israeli soldier missing since 1982 Lebanon war returned.
Iran flood death toll reaches 62.
ASIA
UN calls Brunei's anti-gay law a clear violation of human rights.
Thai junta files sedition complaint against new party leader.
Amid turmoil, NATO in Afghanistan marks anniversary.
US-China trade war is the ‘biggest threat’ to Asian economies as growth forecasts slashed.
China set to appoint new ambassador to Japan, as Xi Jinping prepares for June visit.
Former Malaysia PM pleads 'not guilty' in 1MDB corruption trial. Najib Razak, former Malaysian PM, pleads not guilty as 1MBD trial begins.
Japan solidifies defenses in southern island chain with string of new bases.
South Korea to discuss sanctions-violating ship with U.S., U.N..
South Korea to open area near DMZ to visitors.
Polls close in Solomon Islands but results may take weeks to come out.
Facebook removes 'fake' accounts linked to Pakistani military. Facebook deletes accounts linked to India's Congress party, Pakistan military.
AFRICA
American kidnapped on Ugandan safari, $500,000 ransom demanded.
Algerians demand sweeping change as Bouteflika era ends.
Algeria: Joyous scenes of celebration after Bouteflika resigns.
With the president gone, Algerian officials plot next steps.
UN chief visits Libya to bolster election push.
Eastern Libyan forces ordered to move west to fight militants.
ICC investigates massacre in central Mali. UN council requests options to overhaul Mali peace force.
S Sudan president, opposition to meet at Vatican ‘retreat’.
Mozambicans line up for cholera vaccines to fight outbreak.
Egypt province bans disposable plastics at restaurants, stores.
EUROPE
NATO chief warns of Russia threat, urges unity in U.S. address.
Adviser to comedian-candidate says Ukraine ripe for change.
Theresa May to seek Brexit extension from EU to chase compromise with Labour party. Brexit: Theresa May to meet Jeremy Corbyn to tackle deadlock.
EU's Juncker: no more short Brexit delays unless leave deal approved by April 12.
Exclusive: U.S. senators want stiff sanctions to deter Russia election meddling.
Germany, France to launch multilateralism alliance.
Key US ally extends reach into eastern Mediterranean waters.
EU takes legal action against Poland to protect judges.
British soldiers use picture of Jeremy Corbyn as target practice in Afghanistan.
Julian Assange has 'repeatedly violated' asylum terms, Ecuador's president says.
AMERICAS
BREAKING NEWS: Biden breaks his silence on Creepy Joe scandal to admit he HAS made women 'uncomfortable' and promises to respect 'personal space' but does NOT apologize for 'connecting with people'.
Closing border 'not good for anyone': Mexican president.
Trump pulls back from border closure threats, saying Mexico is cooperating.
US Senators press Perry on nuclear work with Saudi Arabia.
American senators want stiff sanctions on key industries to discourage Russia from election meddling.
Venezuela: Pro-Maduro lawmakers strip Juan Guaido of parliamentary immunity.
Venezuelans storm bridge to Colombia.
Chicago elects Lori Lightfoot as first female black mayor.
Canada: ex-cabinet members expelled from Liberal party amid scandal.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Interviewing Islamic State detainees in Syria.
US targets AQAP 8 times in past 3 months.
Islamic State, without evidence, claims killing of Canadian in Burkina Faso.
Germany approves stripping dual national terrorist fighters of citizenship.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street ends up as trade deal hopes rise.
Trump team and China resume uphill effort to end trade rift.
Ethiopian Airlines crash: Boeing software 'engaged repeatedly'.
Twitter blocks French government with its own fake news law.
1MDB: Superyacht linked to financial scandal sold for $126m.
