Azerbaijan pardons French national Martin Ryan jailed on spy charges
The move comes after the EU lifts sanctions on oligarchs following what diplomats described as pressure from Baku.

The move comes after the EU lifts sanctions on oligarchs following what diplomats described as pressure from Baku.









In address to European parliament, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney listed areas where he wants to boost cooperation.
The US president threatened heavy tariffs and said the US could cut some trade with Europe over the proposed status.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said earlier this week that Canada was seeking a ‘unique alliance’ with the European Union.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking a ‘unique alliance’ with Europe as transatlantic relations sour.
A new bill will remove references to banning the ‘promotion’ of homosexuality.
A newly approved government offers Kosovo only brief respite before a contentious presidential vote.

Israel is accused of the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
Benchmark Brent crude hits $100, shaking markets and fuelling concerns over rising inflation pressures worldwide.
Russia promises ‘harsh and painful’ response following Hungary’s expulsion of its diplomats.
EU leaders condemn Serbian officials’ presence at Ratko Mladic’s funeral as a failure to confront past war crimes.