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.
Spain to host U.N. climate talks in December after Chile cancels
Spain will host U.N. climate change talks in December after Chile withdrew, the United Nations said on Friday, a last-minute switch which raises big logistical challenges and has left activist Greta Thunberg stranded on the wrong side of the Atlantic.
U.S. looking at new ISIS leader and role in organization: U.S. official
The United States is researching the new leader of the Islamic State to determine his previous roles in the organization, Nathan Sales, the U.S. counter-terrorism coordinator, said on Friday after a U.S. raid last month killed its former leader, Abu Ba…
Bolivia split as opposition calls for Morales to step down, rejects audit
Bolivia’s opposition is hardening its stance in street protests against President Evo Morales, calling for the longtime leftist leader to step down and rejecting an international audit of the divisive election that handed him a fourth term.
Islamic State’s presence evolved worldwide despite Syria defeat: U.S. State Department
The global presence of Islamic State continued to advance in 2018 through networks and affiliates, the State Department said in its annual terrorism report, even though the Trump administration declared it defeated the jihadi group in Syria and killed …
U.S.-China tensions hang over Southeast Asian summit
Southeast Asian leaders are expected to voice concern at rising trade tensions during a regional summit starting on Saturday in the shadow of the U.S.-China trade war and amid worries at U.S. disengagement from the region.
U.S., allies working to offset loss of Iranian oil: Mnuchin
The United States is working with allies to ensure adequate global oil supplies after its sanctions barred nations from buying Iranian crude, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Friday.
