Pompeo says Iraqi government should listen to protesters
The Iraqi government should listen to Iraqi protesters and relax recently imposed restrictions on the media and free expression, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement on Friday.
Russia’s Safmar group says it will buy some assets from Trust bank
Russia’s Safmar group, an umbrella for Mikhail Gutseriyev’s family business, said in a statement on Friday that it plans to buy some assets that it said were previously owned by Gutseriyev’s nephew, Mikail Shishkhanov, from the state-controlled Trust b…
Chile’s tourism sector reels as visitors cancel trips amid protests
Chile’s tourism industry is feeling the pinch amid violent protests that have rocked capital Santiago since last month, with hotel reservations down by half and many cancelling trips after the country pulled out of hosting two major summits.
Delta tankers says Brazil has not not contacted them over oil leak
Delta Tankers Ltd said on Friday that it has not been contacted by Brazilian authorities investigating an oil spill incident in Brazil.
U.S. disappointed by WTO decision allowing China to slap trade sanctions on U.S. goods
The United States is disappointed by a World Trade Organization (WTO) decision that China may slap compensatory sanctions on U.S. imports worth $3.579 billion annually for the U.S. failure to remove anti-dumping duties, a U.S. official said on Friday.
U.S. cites progress in U.S.-China trade talks
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin made progress on a variety of issues during a telephone call on Friday with China’s Vice Premier Liu He about an interim trade agreement, USTR said in a statement.
Johnson, asked about Trump doubts on Brexit deal, says ‘UK has full control’
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said his Brexit deal would give Britain “full control” after it leaves the European Union, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said it might hinder a future trade agreement between the United States and Britain.
Russia enacts ‘sovereign internet’ law, free speech activists cry foul
A law known as the “sovereign internet” bill came into force on Friday in Russia, tightening state control over the global network, which free speech activists say will strengthen government oversight of the country’s cyberspace.
Mexico’s president says economy doing ‘very well’ despite weak growth
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Friday the economy is doing “very well”, despite preliminary data showing 0.1% growth in the third quarter from the previous period when Mexico narrowly avoided recession.
Algerians stage mass protest on anniversary of independence rising
More than 100,000 Algerians, double the number attending recent weekly protests, marched on Friday to demand a purge of the ruling hierarchy and an end to military involvement in politics.
