Brexit: No 10 to push again for vote on Boris Johnson’s deal
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Parliament must be given “a straight up-and-down vote” on the PM’s Brexit deal, No 10 says, after MPs delivered a major blow to his...
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Brexit: Johnson to begin charm offensive over deal
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to begin a charm offensive in Westminster later, as he tries to build a Commons majority for his new...
Afghanistan war: US-Taliban deal would see 5,400 troops withdraw
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The United States would withdraw 5,400 troops from Afghanistan within 20 weeks as part of a deal “in principle” with Taliban militants, Washington’s top...
Brexit: Hammond says PM’s demands ‘wreck’ chance of new deal
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Former Chancellor Philip Hammond has accused the PM of trying to wreck the chance of a new Brexit deal, by making demands the EU...
Sudan junta and civilians sign power-sharing deal
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sudan’s ruling military council and opposition leaders have signed a power-sharing accord after all-night talks. It is a “historic moment” for the country, the...
EU and Mercosur agree huge trade deal after 20-year talks
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The EU and South American economic bloc Mercosur have clinched a huge trade deal after 20 years of negotiations. EU Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker...
Iran tells UN it cannot save nuclear deal
(UTV|COLOMBO) – UN: Iran told the UN Security Council on Wednesday that it cannot “alone” save the nuclear deal, turning up pressure on the Europeans, Russia...
JO spreading false stories about deal with US: Mangala Samaraweera
(UTV|COLOMBO) -The disinformation, misinformation, fabrication and absolute lies spread by the joint opposition on three highly beneficial proposed agreements to Sri Lanka to be signed...
We don’t want war but we won’t hesitate to deal with threats: Saudi Crown Prince
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Prince Mohammed said that Iran’s recent attacks in the region required a firm stance from the international community. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin...
British PM considers fourth try on Brexit deal
(UTV|COLOMBO) – British Prime Minister Theresa May is considering a possible fourth attempt to get her Brexit agreement through parliament, faced with the growing risk of...