Dutch refused Moscow request to try MH17 Russian suspects there: minister
The Netherlands refused a request by Moscow to consider allowing Russia to prosecute three Russian nationals identified as suspects in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, the Dutch justice minister revealed on Wednesday.
Indigenous community opposing Canada pipeline launches legal challenge
An indigenous community opposing construction of a gas pipeline in Canada launched a legal challenge on Wednesday over the climate impact of fossil fuel projects on indigenous territories while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged pipeline protesters bl…
IMF stands ready to assist Lebanon with adviser, technical help: spokesman
The International Monetary Fund stands ready to provide advice and technical assistance to Lebanon in its efforts to avoid a financial collapse, a spokesman for the global lender said, confirming the government had asked for help.
Haftar’s forces ban U.N. from using Tripoli airport
Eastern forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar will not allow the United Nations to use the only functioning airport in the capital Tripoli which they have been trying to take in a campaign, a force spokesman said on Wednesday.
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.
