US conservatives stake claim to climate activism with Miami rally
World
June 6, 2021
US conservatives stake claim to climate activism with Miami rally
For Benji Backer, being conservative means believing in limited government, market-based solutions — and the scientists who say carbon emissions…
Too soon to say if English lockdown will end June 21, Hancock says
World
June 6, 2021
Too soon to say if English lockdown will end June 21, Hancock says
British health minister Matt Hancock said on Sunday it was too early to say whether the government would stick to…
PM-designate asks Lebanon’s government to pay dues to Special Tribunal
Middle East
June 6, 2021
PM-designate asks Lebanon’s government to pay dues to Special Tribunal
Prime Minister-Designate Saad al-Hariri asked the Lebanese government on Saturday to pay its dues to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon…
Israel domestic security warns of violence as Netanyahu faces unseating
Middle East
June 6, 2021
Israel domestic security warns of violence as Netanyahu faces unseating
The head of Israel’s domestic security service issued a rare warning on Saturday of possible violence during one of the…
Iran presidential candidates trade barbs in TV debate
Middle East
June 6, 2021
Iran presidential candidates trade barbs in TV debate
Candidates in Iran’s presidential election this month traded strong barbs in a debate on Saturday, accusing each other of treason…
Iran wants action, not promises, to revive nuclear deal, Khamenei says
Middle East
June 5, 2021
Iran wants action, not promises, to revive nuclear deal, Khamenei says
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Friday that Tehran wanted action and not promises from six world powers…
G7 nations strike deal to tax big companies and squeeze havens
World
June 5, 2021
G7 nations strike deal to tax big companies and squeeze havens
The United States, Britain and other leading nations reached a landmark deal on Saturday to pursue higher global taxation on…
Putin inks law to ban ‘extremists’ from elections amid Navalny crackdown
World
June 4, 2021
Putin inks law to ban ‘extremists’ from elections amid Navalny crackdown
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed legislation that bars members of “extremist” organizations from running for office, a move…
US says Yemen’s Huthis bear “major responsibility” in conflict
Middle East
June 4, 2021
US says Yemen’s Huthis bear “major responsibility” in conflict
The United States on Friday blamed Iran-aligned Huthis for the failure of a ceasefire to take hold in Yemen on…
Decision to remove candidates from Iran election to be reviewed
Middle East
June 4, 2021
Decision to remove candidates from Iran election to be reviewed
Iran’s Guardian Council said on Friday that the vetting body will soon announce a review of candidates barred from this…