Tuesday 28 June 2016

News Around The World

Turkey Apologizes for Downing of Russia Jet
The Kremlin has claimed Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan apologized to Vladimir Putin for last year's downing of a Russian air force jet by Turkey's military, opening the way for Russia to end economic sanctions. Erdogan said he hoped to "normalize our relations with Russia rapidly." —Reuters


Cameron Discusses Brexit with European Leaders
Prime Minister David Cameron will meet European leaders later today, the first discussions since the UK voted to leave the EU. German, French and Italian leaders said talks on the terms of a British exit could not begin until the UK formally triggers Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty. Cameron has set up a "special unit" inside the British government to lay the groundwork for negotiations. —BBC News


Suicide Attack at Sunni Mosque in Iraq KIlls 12At least 12 people have been killed and 32 injured when a suicide bomber attacked a Sunni mosque in Abu Ghraib, west of Baghdad, according to police and medics. Wearing an explosives belt, the attacker struck as worshipers gathered after midnight to pray. —Al Jazeera
US Car Owners to Get $15 Billion from Volkswagen German carmaker Volkswagen has reportedly reached a $14.7 billion settlement with US car owners after admitting it cheated emission tests. The legal settlement sets aside $10 billion to repair or buy back around 475,000 affected cars, and compensates owners with a payment of up to $10,000. —AP

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