First polls close in Canada as Trudeau tries to hold power
Canadians were voting on Monday to determine whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who swept into office four years ago as a charismatic figure promising “sunny ways,” will remain in power after two major scandals.
Nigerian anti-graft office charges two Britons in connection with failed gas deal
Nigeria’s anti-fraud office on Monday charged two Britons in the capital, Abuja, for alleged money laundering in connection with an ill-fated gas deal that has left the government facing a disputed bill of more than $9 billion.
First polls close in Canadian election that experts say is too close to call
The first polls in what looks to be a tightly contested Canadian election closed at 7 p.m. EDT (2300 GMT) on Monday in Newfoundland and Labrador, according to a schedule issued by Elections Canada.
Mexico dispatches elite troops, scrambles to act in wake of cartel city battle
Mexico jumped into action on Monday in the wake of a cartel assault that freed Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s son in a northern city, sending in special forces to patrol the town and asking U.S. officials to stop gun-smuggling across the shared border.
Iraqi Kurds appreciate U.S. forces despite Syria pullout, president says
Iraqi Kurdish President Nechirvan Barzani said on Monday that the United States pulling out of Syria was “undesirable” but that the semi-autonomous region appreciated the U.S. historical role in protecting it.
No more delays, UK PM Johnson appeals to parliament to back Brexit bill
Prime Minister Boris Johnson appealed to lawmakers on Monday to approve his Brexit bill this week, saying neither he, the European Union or the public wanted any more delays to Britain’s departure from the bloc.
U.S promised efforts to confront weapons trafficking to Mexico
The Mexican Security Ministry said on Monday that U.S. authorities had promised efforts to confront weapons trafficking to Mexico, days after heavily armed cartel gunmen caused chaos in the northwestern city of Culiacan.
Iraqi Kurds appreciate role of U.S. forces despite Syria pullout: regional president
Iraqi Kurdish President Nechirvan Barzani said on Monday that a U.S.-led coalition had historically protected the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq, a role which should not be affected by the United States pulling troops out of Syria.
Islamic State attack kills two security forces near northern Iraqi oilfields
Two members of Iraq’s security forces were killed and three wounded when Islamic State militants attacked checkpoints in the Allas oilfields area of the northern Salahuddin province on Monday, the military said in a statement.
Japanese emperor to proclaim his enthronement to the world in ancient ceremony
Japanese Emperor Naruhito is poised to officially proclaim his enthronement on Tuesday in a centuries-old ceremony attended by dignitaries, including heads of state and other royals, from more than 180 countries.
