Britain’s Johnson rejects ‘unacceptable’ Brexit deal
World
July 25, 2019
Britain’s Johnson rejects ‘unacceptable’ Brexit deal
Britain’s new Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday called the current Brexit deal negotiated with the EU “unacceptable” and set…
Europe’s record-setting heatwave to spike even higher
World
July 25, 2019
Europe’s record-setting heatwave to spike even higher
A dangerously intense heatwave across much of Europe is to spike even higher Thursday after already breaking records in several…
Tokyo Olympic construction race raises worker safety questions
World
July 25, 2019
Tokyo Olympic construction race raises worker safety questions
As Tokyo 2020 Olympics preparations enter their final stage, officials are touting the city’s readiness, but activists and workers groups…
At least seven killed as three blasts rock Kabul
Middle East
July 25, 2019
At least seven killed as three blasts rock Kabul
At least seven people were killed and 21 wounded by three blasts that rocked the Afghan capital Thursday ahead of…
Shrinking glaciers and rockfalls point to climate change in Alps
World
July 25, 2019
Shrinking glaciers and rockfalls point to climate change in Alps
High in the French Alps on the famed Mont Blanc mountain range, it is not hard to find evidence of…
Embattled governor of Puerto Rico resigns after protests
World
July 25, 2019
Embattled governor of Puerto Rico resigns after protests
Puerto Rico’s embattled governor Ricardo Rossello announced his resignation late Wednesday following two weeks of massive protests triggered by the…
Nissan to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide: report
World
July 24, 2019
Nissan to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide: report
Japanese car giant Nissan plans to cut more than 10,000 jobs around the world as part of efforts to turn…
Trains slowed down as temperature records tumble in Europe
Environment
July 24, 2019
Trains slowed down as temperature records tumble in Europe
Trains were slowed down and holidaymakers flocked to swimming pools, beaches and lakes in western Europe on Wednesday as another…
Johnson to become Britain’s new PM with Brexit mission
World
July 24, 2019
Johnson to become Britain’s new PM with Brexit mission
Boris Johnson will officially become Britain’s prime minister on Wednesday with a mission to deliver Brexit by October 31 come…
Iran warns new British PM it will ‘protect’ Gulf waters
Middle East
July 24, 2019
Iran warns new British PM it will ‘protect’ Gulf waters
Iran warned Britain’s next prime minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday that it will “protect” waters of the oil-rich Gulf, amid…