U.S. stands by Colombia government during protests, Pompeo tells Duque
Colombia’s government has the support of the United States as it faces public protests and marches against rumored economic plans, corruption and police violence, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told President Ivan Duque in a phone call on Wednesda…
Euro 2020 matches in Russia not affected by sanctions: WADA
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Wednesday that a recommendation to bar Russia from hosting major sporting events will not affect the Euro 2020 soccer championships or the 2021 Champions League final.
Iraqi protesters set fire to Iran consulate in Najaf: police, first responders
Iraqi protesters stormed and set fire to the Iranian consulate in the southern city of Najaf on Wednesday, police and civil defense sources said.
French defense minister heads to Mali to honor troops killed in helicopter crash
French Defence Minister Florence Parly is heading for Mali to honor the 13 French soldiers killed during an operation on Tuesday, the Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.
Interpol group delays criticism of encryption after objections
The international police organization Interpol put off plans to condemn the spread of strong encryption after objections by tech companies and civil liberties advocates, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Australian writer and TV critic Clive James dies aged 80
Clive James, an expatriate Australian writer and broadcaster who wrote incisively and often hilariously about television, literature and current affairs, has died aged 80, his agents said on Wednesday.
Eastern Libyan forces regain control of El Feel oilfield: LNA
Forces based in eastern Libya said on Wednesday they had driven rival factions from the 70,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) El Feel oilfield after attacking the area with air strikes, leading to production being halted.
Rescuers try to save trapped toddlers as Albania quake toll hits 30
Italian rescue teams were trying on Wednesday to save six family members, including twin toddlers, trapped under rubble when their house collapsed after Albania’s worst earthquake in decades.
Violence in Chile resurges, peso plunges to historic low
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera warned on Wednesday of the potential “irreparable harm” of a resurgence in violence that saw arson and looting attacks spike nationwide and the peso plunge to a new historic low.
Chances of successful Afghanistan peace talks higher than before: U.S. general
The top U.S. general said on Wednesday that the chances of a successful outcome from peace talks on ending the 18-year war in Afghanistan were higher than before and could happen in the “near term.”
