Santander to stop charging commissions on remittances to Mexico
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Monday Spanish bank Santander will stop charging commissions as of Tuesday on remittances sent by migrants to their relatives in Mexico.
Netanyahu not obliged to step aside after indictment: attorney general
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not have to step aside after being indicted for alleged corruption, the country’s attorney general ruled on Monday, a reprieve for the conservative leader as he fights for his political survival.
Thousands in Georgia protest to demand electoral reform
Thousands of protesters blocked entrances to parliament in Georgia’s capital on Monday to press for proportional representation and reform to an electoral system they say unfairly favors the ruling party.
Two priests in Argentina sentenced to more than 40 years in sex abuse case
An Argentine court on Monday convicted two Roman Catholic priests and the former gardener of a church-run school for deaf students in the province of Mendoza on 28 counts of sexual abuse and corruption of minors.
Arab League formally rejects U.S. policy shift on Israeli settlements
The Arab League on Monday formally rejected a decision by the United States to no longer consider settlements in Israeli-occupied territory illegal, saying the move was a threat to peace and a flagrant violation of international law.
Special Report:‘Time to take out our swords’ – Inside Iran’s plot to attack Saudi Arabia
Four months before a swarm of drones and missiles crippled the world’s biggest oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia, Iranian security officials gathered at a heavily fortified compound in Tehran.
ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL: Shane? Ruth? Reporters go AWOL for UK’s PM Johnson
Britain holds an election on Dec. 12, a political gamble by Prime Minister Boris Johnson who sees it as his best chance to break the deadlock in parliament over Brexit.
Bolivia edges toward peace as torn country mourns its dead
Bolivians have taken down roadblocks and struck peace deals after a month of protests and deadly clashes that have convulsed the nation after a disputed election in October and the resignation of long-term leader Evo Morales.
U.S. to start global entry program for Brazilian frequent travelers
The U.S. government will launch a “global entry” program for Brazilians traveling to the United States to allow expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival, the Brazilian government said on Monday.
Israeli attorney-general declines to recommend Netanyahu step aside
Israel’s attorney-general does not believe Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should step aside after being indicted in three corruption cases, the Justice Ministry said on Monday.
