China’s Xi says nations need to oppose protectionism
XIAMEN, China (Reuters) – Countries need to work closely to build an open world economy and not to lose sight of growing risks and downward pressure on the economy, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday.
Brazil prosecutor says new audio threatens Batista leniency deal
BRASILIA (Reuters) – A leniency deal struck between the controlling shareholders of Brazilian meatpacker JBS SA and prosecutors may be partially revoked, threatening witnesses’ immunity but keeping their testimony, the country’s top prosecutor said on …
Sao Paulo Mayor Doria could quit party for presidential bid
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Presidential hopeful João Doria, the mayor of Brazil’s largest city, made it clear on Monday that he is not married to the centrist Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB) and is open to courtship from other parties.
Guatemalan president may be investigated in campaign finance case
GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) – Guatemala’s top court opened the way on Monday for an investigation of President Jimmy Morales for alleged illegal campaign finances, but Congress will have the final say on removing his presidential immunity and could yet bl…
Rwanda police arrest critic of president for forgery, tax evasion
KIGALI (Reuters) – Rwandan police on Monday arrested Diane Shima Rwigara, a leading critic of President Paul Kagame, charging her with forgery and tax evasion.
Uzbek leader reshuffles security officials, removes veteran defense minister
ALMATY (Reuters) – Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reshuffled senior security officials on Monday, sacking the defense minister who was a holdover from the previous administration and appointing an ally.
Guatemala court rules president could be investigated for campaign financing
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Guatemala’s Constitutional Court opened the door on Monday to an inquiry of President Jimmy Morales for illegal campaign financing, but the Central American country’s Congress will have the final say on whether his immunity is r…
Britain’s Prince William and wife Kate expecting third child
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate are expecting their third child, their office said on Monday after the Duchess was forced to cancel an engagement due to severe morning sickness.
Venezuela’s opposition-led congress seeks support in Paris
PARIS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s opposition-led congress leaders met on Monday with French President Emmanuel Macron to press for humanitarian aid to their crisis-hit nation, on the first leg of a European tour seeking support against President Nicolas Ma…
Syrian army, allies thrust east to break siege in Deir al-Zor city
BEIRUT (Reuters) – With a sudden lunge through jihadist lines, the Syrian army and its allies on Monday came to within 3 km of relieving the Euphrates city of Deir al-Zor, where Islamic State has besieged 93,000 civilians and an army garrison for years…
