Brazil’s Senate suspends voting on amendments to pension bill
Brazil’s Senate suspended voting on amendments to a bill overhauling the nation’s social security system on Tuesday night.
Egypt accepts invitation to meet in U.S. over Ethiopia dam dispute
Egypt said on Tuesday it had accepted a U.S. invitation to a meeting of foreign ministers over a project for a giant hydropower dam on Ethiopia’s Blue Nile that is causing an escalating spat between the two African countries.
China plans to replace Hong Kong leader Lam with ‘interim’ chief executive: FT
China is drawing up a plan to replace Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam with an “interim” chief executive, the Financial Times reported, citing people briefed on the deliberations, which would bring to a close Lam’s rule after months of often-violent pro-dem…
In Mexico, El Chapo’s sons add brash new chapter to crime family
The mug shot-style photo of Ovidio Guzman that appeared as he was apprehended oozed defiance. Chin jutting out, eyes trained on the camera, the handsome youth bore a strong resemblance to his infamous father, jailed drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman.
Haitian Catholics march for political reform as protests spread
As Haiti entered a sixth week of violent anti-government protests over corruption and economic woes, Catholic leaders held a rare march on Tuesday calling for a resolution to the crisis that has paralyzed the country and sweeping political reform.
Fire still burning at New Zealand convention center, APEC hosting in doubt
A massive fire at a convention center under construction at a casino complex in Auckland was still spewing thick smoke across New Zealand’s largest city on Wednesday, forcing road closures and keeping workers away almost 24 hours after it started.
Brazil pension reform clears Congress, stocks hit new highs
Brazil’s Senate on Tuesday approved a sweeping overhaul of the country’s pension system to stabilize public finances and restore business confidence, setting up President Jair Bolsonaro to sign his keystone economic proposal into law.
Vice president of Bolivia’s electoral board resigns over early count controversy
The vice president of Bolivia’s electoral board tendered his resignation to the government of President Evo Morales, citing the “foolish” decision by the rest of the six-member panel to interrupt publication of results of an official quick count vote i…
U.S. tells Turkey withdrawal of Kurdish fighters complete: Turkish defense ministry
The United States told Turkey the withdrawal of Kurdish militants from the “safe zone” Ankara demands in northern Syria was complete, the Turkish defense ministry said in a statement early on Wednesday.
U.S. envoy says things ‘better’ in Syria as lawmakers criticize Trump policies
Prospects for an end to Turkey’s offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria were better than a week ago, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Syria said on Tuesday, but a permanent ceasefire would depend on both sides meeting the terms of l…
