U.S.-Iran distrust looms over Tehran air crash investigation
The crash of a U.S.-built airliner in Iran with the loss of 176 lives looks set to strain fragile international protocols on co-operation in air disaster investigations at a time when the United States and Iran are mired in confrontation.
Fiery crash of Ukrainian Airlines jet in Iran kills 176, cause unknown
A Ukrainian airliner crashed shortly after take-off from Tehran on Wednesday, bursting into flames and killing all 176 people on board.
Judge excuses dozens of New Yorkers from serving on Weinstein rape trial jury
Dozens of potential jurors were excused on Wednesday from serving in the rape trial of Harvey Weinstein, including two women who said they had been assaulted in the past and one who said a close friend had an encounter with the movie producer.
EU pushes Libya’s PM Serraj for ceasefire, warns on Turkey deal
European leaders warned Libya’s internationally recognized prime minister on Wednesday against allowing Turkish troops on Libyan soil or agreeing to a natural gas deal with Turkey to avoid worsening the latest turmoil in the country.
Turkey, Russia seek Libya ceasefire on Jan. 12 as rivals clash
Turkey and Russia urged Libya’s warring parties on Wednesday to declare a ceasefire on Sunday as warring factions clashed and carried out air strikes in a conflict drawing increasing foreign involvement and concern.
UK’s Prince Harry and wife Meghan to ‘step back’ from being senior royals
Britain’s Prince Harry, the grandson of Queen Elizabeth, said on Wednesday that he and his American wife Meghan plan to step back from their roles as senior members of Britain’s royal family and work to become financially independent.
Spain’s leftist coalition faces battle to row back landmark labor law
Without a majority in parliament, Spain’s new left-wing coalition faces a struggle to deliver on its promise to unpick a landmark 2012 labor reform that drove wages lower and made it easier for companies to shed workers.
Statement from Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan
Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, announced on Wednesday that they intend to step back as senior members of the British royal family.
Airlines face higher fuel bills as they avoid Iran, Iraq amid tensions
Airlines are facing higher fuel bills as they reroute flights to avoid airspace over Iran and Iraq due to recent heightened tension between Washington and Tehran, adding further financial pressure to an industry already contending with the prolonged gr…
Trump avoids escalating crisis, says Iran is ‘standing down’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday backed away from days of angry rhetoric against Iran as the two countries tried to defuse a crisis over the American killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani.
