Russia slams U.S. assertion at U.N. that it remains party to Iran nuclear deal
Russia’s U.N. ambassador slammed the United States on Tuesday as “ridiculous” for arguing it was still a member of the Iran nuclear deal two years after it quit, so Washington could trigger a return of all United Nations sanctions on Tehran.
EU will push to unlock borders as coronavirus ravages travel and tourism
The European Union executive will recommend on Wednesday that border restrictions be gradually lifted and travel stalled by the coronavirus pandemic allowed to restart in order to revive tourism, a major industry across the 27-country bloc.
Mexico prepares to start getting economy back in gear, looks to U.S.
Mexico’s government said it will on Wednesday set out plans to reboot the economy after weeks of disruption from coronavirus, in a move that is likely to see highly automated industries lead the way in coordination with U.S. business partners.
Pompeo urges Taliban, Afghan govt to bring hospital, funeral attacker to justice
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday called on the government of Afghanistan and the Taliban to cooperate to bring to justice the perpetrators of attacks on a hospital and a funeral that killed dozens of people, including two newborn babies.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro challenges governors to sue over gym reopenings amid COVID
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday that governors protesting his decree to reopen gyms and hair salons can file lawsuits against it, escalating a dispute over local lockdowns instituted to slow the spread of the new coronavirus outbreak….
Austria’s Kurz aims to lift border controls to Switzerland by June
Austria aims to ease some border controls with Switzerland within days and to end all controls by June, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz told Swiss broadcaster SRF on Tuesday, as countries push ahead with loosening COVID-19 restrictions.
Congo president replaces chief of staff amid graft trial
Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has temporarily replaced his chief of staff Vital Kamerhe who is charged with stealing public funds, the president’s spokesman said on Tuesday.
Lesotho PM Thabane says he will resign on Wednesday: report
Lesotho’s Prime Minister Thomas Thabane will leave office on Wednesday, clearing the way for a solution to a political crisis that erupted late last year, he was quoted as saying in an interview with AFP.
On tape, Bolsonaro cites family reasons to swap top Rio cop: source
In a recorded cabinet meeting, Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro cited persecution of his family as a reason to replace the head of the federal police in Rio de Janeiro, according to a person familiar with the tape reviewed on Tuesday by investigators….
China’s CCTV to continue to shun NBA games: state media
China Central Television (CCTV) will continue to not show National Basketball Association (NBA) games in the country, state media outlet Global Times has said, citing a statement from the state broadcaster.
