Groups sue Trump administration over new social media disclosure requirements
Two documentary film groups filed suit Thursday against the Trump administration challenging new rules adopted earlier this year that require nearly all U.S. visitors to disclose social media user information used in the last five years.
North Korea revives ‘dotard’ label in warning to Trump over ‘Rocket Man’ remarks
U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments on military force and the North’s leader, Kim Jong Un, would represent “a very dangerous challenge” if they were intended to provoke Pyongyang, a top North Korean diplomat said on Thursday.
Israeli prosecutors announce charges over submarine deal with Germany
Israel’s Justice Ministry announced criminal charges on Thursday against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s lawyer, a former top aide and an ex-navy chief over a $2 billion purchase of submarines from Germany.
Iran ballistic activities do not conform with U.N. resolution: France
France said on Thursday that Iran’s ballistic missile activities did not conform with a U.N. Security Council resolution enshrining a nuclear deal with world powers in 2015 and called on the country to respect all of its obligations under that resoluti…
Mexico meeting with U.S. attorney general to focus on cooperation: president
Meetings between Mexican officials and U.S. Attorney General William Barr on Thursday will focus on bilateral cooperation, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador told a regular morning news briefing.
Rule of law concerns may hurt growth in Poland, Hungary, says EBRD
Central European countries that flout the rule of law risk hurting innovation and growth by losing out in the race to attract foreign investors, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) chief economist said on Thursday.
French railway workers vote to extend strike: railway union
French railway workers have voted to extend their strike, the UNSA railway union’s spokesman says on Thursday.
Hong Kong gives protesters green light for big march on Sunday
Hong Kong authorities granted protesters permission to march this weekend, organizers said on Thursday, giving the green light to a rally seen as a gauge of the pro-democracy movement’s support following its sweeping victory in local elections.
Lebanon’s Aoun hopes government will be formed quickly
Lebanese President Michel Aoun said on Thursday he hoped a new government would be formed quickly to carry out essential reforms in a country grappling with the worst economic crisis since its 1975-90 civil war.
Germany’s SPD backs cautious new approach that could save Merkel government
The executive board of Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) on Thursday unanimously agreed to have delegates vote on a motion that avoids setting tough conditions on staying in Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government, officials said.
