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Maduro ‘optimistic’ after opposition talks resume in Barbados
July 9, 2019
Maduro ‘optimistic’ after opposition talks resume in Barbados
Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro said Monday he was “optimistic” after dialogue between his government and the opposition resumed in Barbados.…
Hong Kong leader says extradition bill ‘dead’, but critics not satisfied
July 9, 2019
Hong Kong leader says extradition bill ‘dead’, but critics not satisfied
HONG KONG (Reuters) – The extradition bill that sparked Hong Kong’s biggest crisis in decades is dead, the territory’s leader…
UN’s Bachelet ‘appalled’ at US treatment of migrants and refugees
July 8, 2019
UN’s Bachelet ‘appalled’ at US treatment of migrants and refugees
GENEVA (Reuters) – UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet is “appalled” at the conditions in which the United States is…
Britain hunts for leaker of cables calling Trump ‘inept’
July 8, 2019
Britain hunts for leaker of cables calling Trump ‘inept’
Britain scrambled on Monday to stem damage to its relations with Washington by finding the leaker of diplomatic cables in…
Pope defends migrants after clashes between Italy and rescue ships
July 8, 2019
Pope defends migrants after clashes between Italy and rescue ships
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis said on Monday that “no one is exempt” from helping migrants, in an indirect…
Mitsotakis becomes Greece’s new PM on vow to end economic crisis
July 8, 2019
Mitsotakis becomes Greece’s new PM on vow to end economic crisis
Greece’s new prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, formally takes up the reins Monday, a day after an election victory that puts…
In jab at US, China vice president says world cannot shut China out
July 8, 2019
In jab at US, China vice president says world cannot shut China out
BEIJING (Reuters) – China and the rest of the world must co-exist, Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan said on Monday,…
Trump hits back as UK’s top envoy calls his White House ‘inept’
July 8, 2019
Trump hits back as UK’s top envoy calls his White House ‘inept’
US President Donald Trump hit back on Sunday and the UK launched an inquiry after leaked memos revealed Britain’s ambassador…
Brazil justice minister considered leak to harm Maduro: report
July 8, 2019
Brazil justice minister considered leak to harm Maduro: report
Brazilian justice minister Sergio Moro considered releasing construction giant Odebrecht’s confession to paying bribes in Venezuela to harm the country’s…
Hong Kong police arrest five after new night of clashes
July 8, 2019
Hong Kong police arrest five after new night of clashes
Five people were arrested during overnight clashes in Hong Kong between riot officers and anti-government protesters, police said Monday, as…