Democrats say measure to rein in Trump on Iran will pass Senate
U.S. Senate Democrats said on Tuesday they had enough votes in the Republican-controlled Senate to pass a resolution curbing President Donald Trump’s ability to wage war on Iran without congressional approval, which would be a rebuke of the president a…
One killed in chemical factory explosion in Spain
One person was killed, another was missing and six were injured in an explosion and fire at a chemical factory in northeastern Spain, local authorities said.
Syrian state TV says air base in Homs attacked in possible drone strike
Syria’s air defences on Tuesday intercepted possible drone and missile strikes on T4 military airport in Homs province, state television said.
Spain wants tight relationship with UK after Brexit
Spain’s newly appointed Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez said on Tuesday her country intends to weigh on the talks between the European Union and London to define post-Brexit relationship and push for a proximity with Britain.
Schumer says believes majority of U.S. Senate backs Iran war powers resolution
U.S. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday he believed a majority of 51 U.S. senators will approve a war powers resolution to block President Donald Trump from further military action, which would be a rebuke of the president’s policy …
U.S. House committee threatens subpoena if Pompeo will not provide Iran information
The chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee threatened on Tuesday to subpoena Secretary of State Mike Pompeo if he does not provide information about Iran policy and President Donald Trump’s ordering of the strike that k…
Human Rights Watch report blasts China as its chief barred from Hong Kong
U.S.-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) has released a scathing review of the Chinese government, calling on the international community to push back against “the most brutal and pervasive oppression China has seen in decades” in its 2020 annual report.
Lebanon security forces fire tear gas, clash with protesters near central bank
Lebanese security forces fired tear gas to disperse protesters outside the central bank on Tuesday night, facing off with dozens of people who pelted them with stones and fireworks.
Britain, France, Germany formally accuse Iran of breaking nuclear deal
Britain, France and Germany formally accused Iran on Tuesday of violating the terms of its 2015 agreement to curb its nuclear program, which eventually could lead to the reimposing of U.N. sanctions lifted under the deal.
U.S. supports Europe’s Iran move on dispute mechanism but calls on it to fully abandon the deal: envoy
The United States supports Europe’s move to initiate the dispute mechanism in Iran’s nuclear deal, the U.S. top envoy for Iran told Reuters on Tuesday, but would like to see Europeans join Washington in its efforts to diplomatically isolate Tehran.
