No more delays, UK PM Johnson appeals to parliament to back Brexit bill
Prime Minister Boris Johnson appealed to lawmakers on Monday to approve his Brexit bill this week, saying neither he, the European Union or the public wanted any more delays to Britain’s departure from the bloc.
U.S promised efforts to confront weapons trafficking to Mexico
The Mexican Security Ministry said on Monday that U.S. authorities had promised efforts to confront weapons trafficking to Mexico, days after heavily armed cartel gunmen caused chaos in the northwestern city of Culiacan.
Iraqi Kurds appreciate role of U.S. forces despite Syria pullout: regional president
Iraqi Kurdish President Nechirvan Barzani said on Monday that a U.S.-led coalition had historically protected the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq, a role which should not be affected by the United States pulling troops out of Syria.
Islamic State attack kills two security forces near northern Iraqi oilfields
Two members of Iraq’s security forces were killed and three wounded when Islamic State militants attacked checkpoints in the Allas oilfields area of the northern Salahuddin province on Monday, the military said in a statement.
Japanese emperor to proclaim his enthronement to the world in ancient ceremony
Japanese Emperor Naruhito is poised to officially proclaim his enthronement on Tuesday in a centuries-old ceremony attended by dignitaries, including heads of state and other royals, from more than 180 countries.
Canada votes as Trudeau, his ‘sunny ways’ clouded by scandals, seeks to retain power
Canadians began voting on Monday to determine whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who swept into office four years ago as a charismatic figure promising “sunny ways,” will remain in power after two major scandals.
Germany proposes security zone for northern Syria
German Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer on Monday suggested the creation of a security zone in northern Syria to protect displaced civilians and ensure that the fight continues against Islamic State militia.
Opposition calls for Mozambicans to reject election count as Nyusi takes lead
Mozambique’s former guerrilla movement Renamo on Monday urged citizens to join it in rejecting preliminary results of last week’s general election, citing fraud as incumbent President Filipe Nyusi took a strong lead.
After Chile riots, thousands rally to protest at Pinera government
Thousands of Chileans poured into Santiago’s central squares Monday to protest high living costs after a weekend of looting, arson and clashes with security forces killed 11 people and prompted President Sebastian Pinera to declare the country “at war”…
Italy’s Enel says Chile operations not impacted by unrest
Italy’s biggest utility Enel said on Monday its business in Chile had not been impacted by the unrest which has hit the country and prompted the government to declare a state of emergency.
