Pompeo compares Iran’s leaders to ‘mafia’
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday that Iran “is run by something that resembles the mafia more than a government,” citing what he described as vast wealth and corruption among the country’s leaders.
Chinese premier calls for severe punishment in vaccine scandal
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has called for an immediate investigation into a scandal over faulty vaccines that he said had crossed a moral line, and urged severe punishment for the companies and people implicated.
Magnitude 5.8 quake hits southeast Iran, fourth temblor in two days
At least 25 people were injured on Monday when a magnitude 5.8 earthquake shook southeastern Iran, just a day after another quake injured nearly 290 people in the west, Iranian media reported.
France’s Macron orders shake-up of presidency after bodyguard scandal: source
French President Emmanuel Macron ordered a shake-up of his office after acknowledging failings in the way the presidency handled a scandal over his top bodyguard who was filmed beating a protester on May Day, a source close to the Elysee said.
Syrian state television says Israel struck military post in Hama province
Syrian state television said on Sunday an Israeli air strike had hit a military post in the city of Misyaf in Syria’s Hama province but caused only material damage.
Cuba economic growth weak, president says, as lawmakers approve new constitution
Cuba’s economy grew less than expected in the first half of 2018 and an ongoing liquidity crisis will force fresh belt tightening, President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on Sunday.
Macron to reorganize private office after bodyguard scandal: source
French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered a reorganization of his office after acknowledging failings in the way the presidency handled a scandal over Macron’s top bodyguard who was filmed beating a protester on May Day, a source close to the presid…
Mexico president-elect writes Trump, urging swift conclusion to NAFTA talks
Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador sent U.S. President Donald Trump a letter calling for a swift conclusion to NAFTA negotiations and pledging his wish to reset relations between the two countries, Mexican officials said on Sunday.
Brazil rightwing candidate slams centrists, softens tone in campaign launch
Brazil’s far-right presidential hopeful, Jair Bolsonaro, officially kicked off his campaign on Sunday, excoriating the political center but softening his incendiary stance on gays and blacks three months before wide-open October elections.
Islamic State announces death of one of its Egypt branch leaders
A local leader of Islamic State’s branch in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula has been killed, the group and a security source said on Sunday.
