U.S. Senate foreign relations chairman wants to hold off on Turkey sanctions bills
The Republican chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee said on Thursday he did not want lawmakers to pass legislation imposing sanctions on Turkey for now, to lessen friction during talks over Turkey’s purchase of a Russian missile defe…
Netflix to change Nazi guard documentary after Polish complaint
Netflix said on Thursday it would make changes to maps in a documentary that showed German Nazi death camps inside the borders of modern Poland, after Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki pressed the streaming and production company to act.
Lebanese media: agreement on naming Safadi as next PM
Several major Lebanese parties have agreed on nominating Mohammad Safadi, a former finance minister, as the prime minister of a new government, the Lebanese broadcasters LBCI and MTV reported on Thursday.
Coalition against Islamic State in disagreement on how to handle jihadi detainees
The United States on Thursday pressured members of a global coalition fighting Islamic State to allow foreign fighters to be repatriated, but despite consensus on the gravity of the problem, disagreements on whether and how to send people back persiste…
Bolivia interim President says ex-leader Morales barred from new election
Bolivia’s interim President said on Thursday that leftist leader Evo Morales, who resigned and fled to Mexico amid rising pressure over vote-rigging allegations, would not be welcome to run in new elections.
Defiant Venetians vow to stay despite flood devastation
Venetians on Thursday were adamant, despite millions of euros of damage from days of flooding, that they are determined to remain in their lagoon city no matter what.
Chile’s finance minister expects job losses, fuel hike in wake of protests
Chile’s finance minister predicted on Thursday that as many as 300,000 jobs could be lost because of the impact of four weeks of rioting on one of Latin America’s strongest economies.
BRICS leaders avoid discussion of Venezuela divisions
Leaders of the BRICS major emerging economies made no mention of Venezuela during a two-day summit in Brazil’s capital, according to diplomats, putting aside a rift over the fate of the chaotic South American country to focus on global economic issues…
Putin: Russia to deliver S-400 missiles to India as planned
Russia plans to deliver S-400 surface-to-air missile systems to India on schedule, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
Demonstrator dies in protests against Guinea president
A young demonstrator was killed in Guinea on Thursday during protests against President Alpha Conde’s perceived attempt to extend his mandate, the security minister told Reuters.
