Trump says he does not mind if Philippines cuts military pact with U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he did not mind Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to end a decades-old military agreement with the United States, a position at odds with that of his defense secretary who viewed the move wit…
U.N. report names 112 companies doing business with Israeli settlements
The United Nations’ human rights office on Wednesday named 112 companies it said have business ties to Jewish settlements in the West Bank, angering Israel and prompting a Palestinian threat of legal action against the firms.
Venezuelan opposition leader Guaido accuses government of detaining uncle
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Wednesday called President Nicolas Maduro “cowardly” for allegedly detaining his uncle, who has been reported missing since they arrived at Caracas’ main airport on Tuesday.
Mobile World Congress called off over coronavirus fears
The Mobile World Congress (MWC), the annual telecoms industry gathering that draws more than 100,000 visitors to Barcelona, was cancelled on Wednesday after a mass exodus by exhibitors due to fears over the coronavirus outbreak.
Factbox: Events affected due to coronavirus epidemic
The following is a list of international sports events affected by the coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 1,100 people and infected more than 44,000 in China after it first emerged in Wuhan, Hubei province, late last year:
WHO says coronavirus cases stabilising in China, but outbreak could go any way
The number of cases of infection with the new coronavirus in China has stabilised, but the apparent slowdown in the epidemic spread should be viewed with “extreme caution”, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.
Britain says has found ninth case of coronavirus in the country
Britain said on Wednesday the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country had risen to nine, saying the latest patient had caught the virus in China.
Lebanon requests technical help from IMF: government source
Lebanon formally requested technical assistance from the IMF on Wednesday, asking the Fund to send a team to Beirut to help draw up a comprehensive plan to escape financial collapse, a senior government source told Reuters.
Trump warns Senate not to approve war powers resolution on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned the Senate against adopting a resolution that would curb his ability to wage war against Iran, saying it would send “a very bad signal” and allow Tehran to act with impunity.
Spanish police arrest former head of Mexico’s state oil firm Pemex
Spanish police on Wednesday arrested Emilio Lozoya, the former chief executive of Mexico’s state oil firm Pemex, giving President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador his first high-profile win in his government’s anti-corruption drive.
