many issues unresolved in brexit talks: irish pm
Dublin: Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Wednesday said he remained hopeful that Britain would secure a deal to leave the EU but sticking points remained as a deadline for talks loomed.
"I am convinced that all parties are serious about getting an agreement by the end of this month," he said in Dublin.
"There is a pathway to a possible deal but there are many issues that still need to be resolved."
Lanka polls: Army chief creates controversy
Colombo: Sri Lanka's election chief said on Wednesday that he has asked for an explanation from the defense ministry on why the Army commander features in an advertisement promoting a candidate for next month's presidential election.
51 arrested during Catalan protests
Madrid: Police in Spain said on Wednesday they arrested 51 people across Catalonia overnight after violent protests over the jailing of nine separatist leaders for their role in a failed 2017 independence bid. The protests descended into clashes with police in many cities.