EU to decide on Brexit delay on Friday – or not, officials say
European Union envoys to Brussels will discuss on Friday the length of another delay to Brexit, with an official from the bloc saying the choice was between 3 months and a “two-tier” lag but warning that a decision might not come just yet.
Canada’s British Columbia takes first step to implement U.N. accord on indigenous peoples’ rights
The Canadian province of British Columbia took its first step on Thursday toward implementing the landmark U.N. agreement on the rights of indigenous peoples, which provides a legal framework for governments’ relationship with indigenous peoples, inclu…
Pence backs Hong Kong protests in China speech, slams NBA and Nike
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday accused China of curtailing “rights and liberties” in Hong Kong and blasted U.S. company Nike and the National Basketball Association for falling in line with Beijing in a disagreement over free speech.
Top Erdogan aide raps U.S. treatment of Syrian Democratic Forces’ commander
Turkey criticized the United States on Thursday for treating the commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) as a “legitimate political figure,” underlining continued tensions with Washington despite the end of its offensive in Syria.
Police say 39 dead in truck near London believed to be Chinese
Police were given more time on Thursday to question a driver arrested on suspicion of murder after 39 people, believed to be Chinese nationals, were found dead in a refrigerated truck near London, with the investigation focusing on human trafficking.
Suspected gang members found dead amid surge of violence in Mexico
Nine men allegedly linked to organized crime were shot dead in southern Mexico during a confrontation with other armed civilians, state authorities said, as the country grapples with a wave of violence.
Pentagon readying plan to contain Islamic State, safeguard oil in Syria: U.S. senator
U.S. military leaders are preparing a plan that could keep Islamic State fighters from regaining a foothold in Syria, while preventing Syrian oil from falling into the hands of Iran or the militant group, a Republican senator said on Thursday.
Brazil top court could end jailing of convicts after first appeal
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Rosa Weber voted on Thursday to end mandatory imprisonment for convicts after they lose their first appeal, a swing vote that will likely lead to the overturning of the current practice.
As protests grip Lebanon, banks to stay shut until calm returns
Banks in Lebanon will stay closed for safety reasons until stability returns, the banking association said on Thursday, as protesters flood the streets demanding the government resigns.
UK’s Javid scraps November 6 budget plan over Brexit delay, election call
British finance minister Sajid Javid has postponed his first budget statement which he had been due to give on Nov. 6 because of delays to Brexit and the government’s attempts to call an early election, a Treasury source said on Thursday.
