Mexico growth has disappointed, but wealth is better distributed: president
Mexican economic growth has fallen short of expectations this year, but wealth is now more evenly distributed in the country, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Sunday.
Cameroon separatists fire on passenger jet in northwest
Separatist rebels fired on a Cameroon Airlines passenger jet as it approached Bamenda airport in the northwest of the country on Sunday morning, their leader told Reuters.
Poles protest over rule of law after judge suspended
Thousands took to the streets across Poland on Sunday to show solidarity with judges after one was suspended for questioning the ruling party’s judicial reforms, in a sign that concerns over the rule of law will mark its second term in power.
Bank of England’s Carney to become U.N. climate finance envoy
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney will lead a push by the United Nations to make the finance sector take proper account of the risks posed by climate change, U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Sunday.
As Christmas season starts, Pope defends nativity scenes in public places
Pope Francis on Sunday defended the display of nativity scenes in town squares and other public places, which has become an annual contentious issue at Christmas time in countries such as the United States and France.
Cameroon Airlines passenger jet comes under fire in northwest
A Cameroon Airlines passenger jet came under fire on Sunday morning while approaching Bamenda airport in the northwest of the country, where separatist insurgents are fighting the army, the airline said in a statement.
Shootouts in northern Mexican town kill 21, fueling debate on cartels
Clashes between police and suspected cartel gunmen in a northern Mexican town killed 21 people this weekend, authorities said, adding fuel to bilateral tensions sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s vow to designate the drug gangs as terrorists.
Nine trampled to death at party in Brazil
Nine people were trampled to death early on Sunday after two suspects firing guns and being chased by Brazilian police entered a party with roughly 5,000 people, according to a police statement.
Protests in Colombia spark backlash against Venezuelan migrants
Daniels Herrera kept quiet on his long walk home from work following violent protests in the Colombian capital Bogota last week, fearful his Venezuelan accent would give him away.
Comoros seeks $4.6 billion in investment to climb out of poverty
Comoros’ President Azali Assoumani said he is looking to raise 4.2 billion euros ($4.63 billion) at an investment conference this week as he seeks to consolidate political stability and improve the economy ahead of elections next year.
