EU countries to give Sudan 466 million euros in grants, aid: SUNA
European Union countries will give Sudan 466 million euros ($516.61 million) in grants and humanitarian aid, the state news agency SUNA said on Wednesday after an EU delegation met Sudan’s foreign minister in Khartoum.
Two killed and 175 wounded in Baghdad protests: sources
At least two people were killed and 175 wounded on Wednesday in Baghdad after Iraqi security forces launched tear gas canisters at protesters trying to enter the heavily fortified Green Zone, security and medical sources said.
Rocket seen heading towards Baghdad’s green zone, blast heard: Reuters witnesses
A rocket was seen flying towards Iraqi capital Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone on Wednesday, and a blast was heard coming from its direction, Reuters witnesses said.
Exclusive: How Lebanon’s Hariri defied Hezbollah
After hitting a dead end in efforts to defuse the crisis sweeping Lebanon, Saad al-Hariri informed a top Hezbollah official on Monday he had no choice but to quit as prime minister in defiance of the powerful Shi’ite group.
After Baghdadi death, Nobel laureate Nadia Murad asks: What about the rest?
The fight for justice for victims of Islamic State militants does not end with the death of leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Nobel laureate Nadia Murad said on Wednesday, asking: “How about those that raped us?”
Chile cancels APEC trade summit and COP25 climate gathering as Santiago burns
Chile withdrew on Wednesday as the host of an APEC summit next month at which the United States and China had been expected to sign a deal to ease trade tensions hurting the global economy, as raging street protests gripped the South American country.
U.N. seeks new host for climate talks after Chile withdraws
The United Nations is seeking a new host for this year’s round of climate talks in December after Chile withdrew as raging street protests grip the South American country.
Canada’s Trudeau faces first challenge from opposition party
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday faced the first obstacles in launching his new minority government when a small opposition party demanded quick action on two priorities in exchange for its support on progressive policies.
ECB must dispel impression of arrogance: Lautenschlaeger
The European Central Bank needs to simplify its message and take it directly to the people to dispel a growing perception that it is part of an arrogant elite, outgoing board member Sabine Lautenschlaeger said in a farewell speech on Wednesday.
Argentine markets in limbo as investors seek clarity from president-elect
Argentina’s markets were in limbo on Wednesday, as traders and investors awaited signals from President-elect Alberto Fernandez about the future direction in which he will take Latin America’s no. 3 economy.
