The finance minister’s decision to push ahead with tax hikes puts him at odds with coalition partners.
Category: World
High stakes as China hosts Iran and Russia for nuclear talks
The meeting comes as a deal to limit Iran’s nuclear programme expires later this year.
Duterte’s first night in ICC custody is a pivotal moment for the court
Duterte’s arrest sends a strong signal that even powerful individuals may be held accountable for their actions.
‘Killed in front of our eyes’: How the Pakistan train hijacking unfolded
Passengers tell the BBC of the 30-hour siege and their escape.
Syria leader signs temporary constitution for five-year transition
The document enshrines separation of powers and guarantees women’s rights, freedom of expression and media freedom.
Passengers evacuate onto wing of burning American Airlines jet
Footage shows passengers huddled on the wing of the commercial airliner, which was on the tarmac, as flames burn under the aircraft.
‘Huawei lobbyists’ held in Belgium raids over EU corruption
The prosecutor’s office said it raided 21 addresses in Belgium, according to local media.
Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU
Wine and spirits will be taxed, Trump says, if the EU does not remove tariffs on US whiskey.
‘They killed all these young people’ – BBC investigates alleged massacre in rebel-held Congolese city
The BBC speaks to multiple witnesses who say M23 fighters hunted down and killed young men in Goma.
Duda: US nuclear weapons in Poland would be ‘deterrent’ for Russia
Andrzej Duda tells the BBC’s Jeremy Bowen he is confident Donald Trump has a plan to handle Russia.