Brazen kidnappings multiply in Myanmar’s Rakhine state as conflict deepens
It was a brazen daytime attack by ethnic rebels fighting for greater autonomy in the jungles of western Myanmar.
Brazil president Bolsonaro says he has a possible skin cancer
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Wednesday that he has a possible skin cancer, after a medical visit where he had a mole removed from his ear.
Australia’s New South Wales government says 10 victims of volcano to be transferred to Sydney hospitals
Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) state government said on Thursday 10 victims of the volcano eruption in New Zealand will be transferred to hospitals around Sydney.
‘Highly volatile’ NZ volcano prevents body recovery, death toll rises to eight
The New Zealand volcano that fatally erupted earlier this week is “highly volatile” and could explode again in the next day, making it too risky to send in recovery teams to retrieve bodies, officials said on Thursday.
Chilean Air Force finds debris believed to be from missing plane
The Chilean Air Force said on Wednesday it had located debris believed to be from a military cargo plane that crashed this week with 38 people aboard over a remote stretch of frigid sea between South America and the Antarctic.
NZ officials say White Island volcano remains ‘highly volatile’
New Zealand officials said on Thursday the situation on White Island, the volcanic island where an eruption earlier in the week killed eight people, remains “highly volatile” with the risk of a further eruption over the next 24 hours at 40% to 60%.
With Netanyahu’s fate in question, Israel heads to new election
Israel headed on Wednesday toward a third national election in less than a year with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing the fight of his life for political survival after a criminal indictment.
Pompeo says U.S. wants to work with Russia on Libya, reminded Lavrov of arms embargo
The United States wants to work with Russia to end the conflict in Libya, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday, but he added that he reminded Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov a day ago of the arms embargo that is in place on the North…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro takes softer tone on Argentine president
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro toned down his criticism of Argentina’s new left-leaning Peronist government on Wednesday and said he was open to a visit from incoming President Alberto Fernandez, who he previously branded a “red bandit.”
Honduras lawmakers urge president to shut down anti-corruption body
Honduran lawmakers allied with President Juan Orlando Hernandez have voted against renewing an agreement with the Organization of American States (OAS) to extend the mandate of an anti-corruption body.
