Canada’s NDP leader Singh kicked out of House for calling MP racist
Jagmeet Singh, the head of Canada’s New Democrat Party (NDP), was ejected from the House of Commons on Wednesday after he called a member of another opposition party racist and for refusing to apologize or withdraw his comments.
Turkey plans more military bases in north Iraq after offensive: official
Turkey plans to set up more temporary military bases in northern Iraq after stepping up its strikes against Kurdish militants there, a senior Turkish official told Reuters, saying the effort would ensure border security.
Turkey’s ruling party fights its corner over wrestler joining bank board
Turkey’s ruling AK Party defended the appointment of a former wrestling champion to the board of a major state bank, saying those opposed to the move should doubt their love for the country.
Russian ambassador in Berlin summoned by German foreign ministry: RIA
Russia’s ambassador to Germany was on Thursday summoned by the German Foreign Ministry, the RIA news agency reported, citing Russia’s embassy in Berlin.
Burundi’s incoming president vows to unite nation isolated over rights abuses
Burundi’s new president, Evariste Ndayishimiye, promised on Thursday to unite a country that has been cut off by aid donors due to rampant human rights abuses, after he was sworn in early following the sudden death of his predecessor.
Health officials praise Laos after coronavirus-free declaration
International health organizations on Thursday praised Laos’ early response and countrywide networks for containing the novel coronavirus after the Southeast Asian nation declared itself free of the virus earlier this month.
From Damascus to Berlin: A Reuters journalist’s quest for family reunion
It was still dark in Damascus as I walked down the stairs, my new life contained in a red suitcase. My mother stood next to the taxi door praying for my safety. My father was silent, certain that he would never see me again.
As Mexico focuses on coronavirus, drug gang violence rises
The coronavirus is threatening to hamstring Mexico’s fight against some of its most vicious drug gangs, as police and officials fall sick, security forces are diverted to guard medical centers and military barracks are converted to COVID-19 clinics.
Factbox: Major incidents in Mexico’s drug gang conflict
Mexico has been blighted by rising violence during its so-called ‘War on Drugs’ that began in 2006 during the administration of former President Felipe Calderon, who sent in armed forces to tackle the increasingly powerful drug cartels.
Divers cut, plant coral off UAE coast to build reef
Off the east coast of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) coral freshly removed from a reef is cut into pieces and replanted by a group of divers in the waters below.
