U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo congratulates Bolivia’s interim president
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday congratulated Jeanine Anez, a Bolivian senator who became interim president of the South American country following the resignation of Evo Morales, the State Department said.
Despite ‘wonderful’ meeting, Trump and Erdogan fail to resolve conflicts
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday pushed Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to walk away from the purchase of a Russian missile defense system, calling it a “very serious challenge” to bilateral ties, even though he described a meeting between the…
Black-clad man dies in Hong Kong; unclear if death related to protests – police
A man dressed in black and aged in his 30s has died in Hong Kong, police said. It was not clear if his death was related to ongoing protests in the Chinese-ruled city.
Venezuelan migrants need $1.35 bln in 2020 for basic services: NGOs
Funding of $1.35 billion will be needed to provide healthcare, education, nutrition and other services to Venezuelan migrants and to help their hosts in 2020, non-governmental organizations said on Wednesday.
Israeli strike in Gaza kills six civilians: medics, residents
An Israeli missile strike in the Gaza Strip killed six members of a Palestinian family on Thursday, all of them civilians, medical officials and residents said, bringing the death toll in the territory from a 48-hour surge in fighting to 32.
Morales decries U.S. recognition of new Bolivian government
Bolivia’s former President Evo Morales said on Wednesday that he condemned U.S. recognition of the South American country’s new “de facto government” that has installed itself since his departure.
Australian bushfires death toll rises to four, Karratha blaze being monitored
A man’s body has been found in burnt-out bushland in New South Wales (NSW) state, taking the death toll from bushfires that have swept across Australia’s east coast to four, police said on Thursday.
BRICS leaders rail against ‘bullying’ protectionism
Leaders of the BRICS group of emerging economies on Wednesday criticized what they view as politically motivated protectionism at a time of a global slowdown and said their countries are doing their best to counter the trend.
Japanese emperor to spend night with goddess in last major accession rite
Japanese Emperor Naruhito will be ushered into a dark wooden hall on Thursday night to celebrate his last major accession rite after becoming emperor this spring: spending the night with a goddess.
Trump tells Erdogan purchase of Russia defense system is ‘very serious challenge’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday pushed Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to walk away from the purchase of a Russian missile defense system, describing it a “very serious challenge,” although he added that he hoped the NATO allies would be able…
