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…
Brexit Party’s Farage turns down electoral pact offer from PM Johnson’s Conservatives: report
Britain’s ruling Conservative Party has made an offer of an electoral pact to Nigel Farage, which has been turned down by the Brexit Party leader, The Daily Telegraph newspaper reported.
Ecuador probing influx of Cubans before anti-austerity protests
Ecuador on Wednesday said it was investigating the arrival of an unusual number of Cubans carrying a special class of passport in the run-up to October protests in the Andean nation, as part of a probe of possible foreign involvement in the demonstrati…
Trump says Europe should be paying more to cover costs of Syrian refugees
U.S. President Donald Trump said after talks with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday that Europe should pay more to cover the costs related to Syrian refugees.
Venezuelan opposition group ends occupation of embassy in Brazil
Backers of Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido left the country’s embassy in Brasilia on Wednesday, after a tense 11-hour standoff that created a diplomatic embarrassment for Brazil’s right-wing government.
U.S. should resolve issues involving Turkey’s purchase of Russian missiles: White House
The United States needs to resolve issues involving Turkey’s purchase of Russian S-400 air defense system to achieve progress on other fronts, the White House said on Wednesday during a visit by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan.
Islamic Jihad offers Israel truce as Gaza toll hits 26
Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad offered terms on Wednesday for an Egyptian-mediated ceasefire with Israel, saying if these were not met it was prepared to keep up cross-border rocket salvoes indefinitely despite a mounting Gaza death toll.
Nigeria security agency denies opening fire on supporters of detained activist
Nigeria’s state security agency on Wednesday denied that its officers opened fire on campaigners calling for the release of a Nigerian activist and former presidential candidate who remains in detention despite having been granted bail.
