UK Brexit law timetable talks are ongoing: Labour source
Talks between the opposition Labour Party and whips from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party on setting a timetable to pass Brexit legislation are ongoing, a Labour source said on Wednesday.
U.S. says it supports Lebanese people’s call for action for economic reform
Lebanese people are “rightfully angered” with their government over its refusal to tackle corruption and the protests reflect their call for action, a senior U.S. State Department official said on Wednesday, adding that Washington supports their right …
Russian police deploy in Syria’s Kobani, Trump calls ceasefire ‘permanent’
Russian military police started to deploy on Syria’s northeast border on Wednesday under a deal with Turkey to drive out Kurdish fighters, marking Moscow’s deepening influence in the region two weeks after the United States pulled out forces.
Chile sees first major organized labor strikes since president pledged social reforms
Students and trade unionists led marches through Santiago on Wednesday in the first formally organized demonstration against social inequality since Chilean President Sebastian Pinera pledged social reforms to try to quell days of rioting.
Saudi Arabia names prince with Western experience as foreign minister
Saudi Arabia appointed as foreign minister on Wednesday a prince with diplomatic experience in the West in a partial cabinet reshuffle as the kingdom tries to mend its international image and prepares to take over the Group of 20 presidency next year.
Leader of South Africa’s main opposition party resigns
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane resigned as head of the main opposition party on Wednesday after four years at the helm, citing difficulties making the traditionally white liberal party appeal to majority black voters.
Russia lands nuclear bombers in Africa as Putin hosts continent’s leaders
(This version of the Oct. 23rd story corrects paragraph 16 country to Nigeria, not Niger, after RIA issued official correction)
Russian defense minister speaks to SDF head after Syria deal: reports
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has spoken by video conference to the leader of Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Russian news agencies reported on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia appoints Prince Faisal bin Farhan foreign minister
Saudi Arabia appointed Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Faisal foreign minister and Saleh bin Nasser al-Jasser transport minister, according to royal decrees published by state media on Wednesday.
Second Brexit referendum would keep Britain in EU: Virgin’s Branson
British billionaire Richard Branson backed a second Brexit referendum on Wednesday in the belief that Britons would reverse a decision to leave the European Union.
