Guterres warns U.N. may not have enough money to pay staff next month
(This corrects U.N. regular budget for 2019 to $2.85 billion in paragraph 4 in October 10 story.)
Erdogan’s aide says Turkey to start Syria offensive ‘shortly’
The Turkish military, together with the Free Syrian Army, will cross the Syrian border “shortly”, President Tayyip Erdogan’s communications director said early on Wednesday, as Ankara starts a military incursion in the region.
Venezuela designers turn to piracy after Adobe announces it will cut service
Venezuelans desperately explored piracy workarounds on Tuesday to continue using Adobe programs after the software developer said it will cut access to its products for the country’s users, citing U.S. sanctions.
Amnesty calls for release of leading Cuban dissident
Amnesty International on Tuesday demanded the Cuban government explain the charges against the head of the country’s largest opposition group, whom Havana arrested a week ago, or release him from jail.
Ecuador president orders curfew as protests force government to relocate
Ecuadorean President Lenin Moreno on Tuesday ordered a curfew around government buildings after six days of anti-austerity protests that have pushed his administration out of the capital Quito and brought hundreds of arrests amid violent protests.
England players ready to walk off pitch over racist abuse
England’s players are ready to walk off the pitch if they are subjected to racist abuse in Euro 2020 qualifiers against Czech Republic and Bulgaria, striker Tammy Abraham said on Tuesday.
Ecuador President Moreno orders curfew in areas close to government buildings: decree
Ecuadorean President Lenin Moreno on Tuesday ordered that authorities restrict movement in areas close to government buildings and strategic installations, according to a written decree, after six days of anti-austerity protests.
U.S. Defense Secretary participated in call between Trump and Erdogan: official
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley took part in a recent call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, a U.S. official said on Tuesday.
Police, dogs search notorious Mexican prison for clandestine graves
In the courtyard of a jail that was shuttered last week, a man wearing a surgical mask and gloves used an underground scanner to search the earth for hidden graves in what was for decades one of Mexico’s most violent prisons.
Protest-hit Ecuador seeks foreign help, relocates government
Ecuador sought mediation from the United Nations or Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday after six days of anti-austerity protests that have pushed President Lenin Moreno’s government out of Quito and brought hundreds of arrests.
