Category: World
European, US lawmakers jointly condemn Turkey invasion
WASHINGTON,. European and US lawmakers united yesterday in condemnation of Turkey’s invasion of Syria and President Donald Trump’s troop withdrawal from the country, warning it ... Read More
Angry over Brexit, thousands to gather in London demanding new referendum
LONDON,. The battle over Brexit spills onto the streets of London today when many thousands of people are expected to march through London to demand ... Read More
Violence escalates in Barcelona after half a million separatists protest
BARCELONA,. Violent clashes escalated in Barcelona late yesterday, as radical Catalan separatists hurled rocks and fireworks at police, who responded with teargas and rubber bullets, ... Read More
Amid cash crisis, United Nations likely to be able to pay staff in November
NEW YORK,. The United Nations has received enough partial payments from some countries to be able to pay its staff next month, a UN spokesman ... Read More
UK’s Johnson agrees Brexit deal, but must now win over parliament
BRUSSELS,. European Union leaders unanimously backed a new Brexit deal with Britain yesterday, leaving Prime Minister Boris Johnson facing a battle to secure the UK ... Read More
Oxford University probes ‘sale’ of ancient Bible fragments
LONDON,. Oxford University said Wednesday it has launched an investigation into claims that one of its professors sold ancient Bible fragments to the controversial US ... Read More
Venezuela wins seat on UN rights council despite US opposition
NEW YORK,. Venezuela was elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council yesterday with 105 votes and a round of applause, despite fierce lobbying against ... Read More