House committee subpoenas Pompeo for Ukraine documents
A Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives committee issued a subpoena on Friday for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, seeking to compel him to hand over documents concerning contact with the Ukrainian government.
UK business secretary Leadsom says economy could withstand a no-deal Brexit: FT
UK business secretary Andrea Leadsom said Britain’s economy is robust and that it could withstand a no-deal Brexit, according to an interview with the Financial Times published on Friday.
Poland’s EU commission candidate secures fraud reprieve
The European Union’s anti-fraud agency said it would not take disciplinary action against Poland’s candidate for the next European Commission, following a probe into expenses he had filed.
Israeli troops kill man in Gaza protests: Palestinian health ministry
Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian during protests along the fortified Gaza-Israel border on Friday, the Palestinian health ministry said.
British tanker arrives in Dubai after 10-week detention in Iran
The British-flagged Stena Impero tanker arrived at Dubai’s Port Rashid on Friday after sailing out of Iranian waters, according to Refintiv shipping data, after it was detained in July during a row with Britain that has stoked tensions in the Gulf.
Despite French, British pleas, few signs of U.S.-Iran detente
Britain and France all but begged Iran to jump into the waters of a negotiation with the United States this week.
U.S. House could kick off impeachment hearings next week: CNN
The U.S. House of Representatives Intelligence Committee could open hearings as early as next week in its impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, CNN reported on Friday, citing an interview with the panel’s chairman.
Man who released Canadian PM’s brownface photo says he has no political affiliation
The man who gave Time magazine the photo of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wearing brownface at a school event said on Friday he had no political affiliation nor did he receive any payment for releasing the image.
Republicans rally base around Trump impeachment probe in battleground Wisconsin
Terry Dittrich has been working with Donald Trump’s re-election campaign on a simple strategy to win the critical battleground of Wisconsin next year: Turn out even more gun lovers, anti-abortion conservatives and illegal immigration critics than in hi…
British tanker leaves Iran after 10-week detention
The British-flagged Stena Impero tanker sailed out of Iranian waters on Friday, the owner said, after it was detained in July during a row with Britain that has stoked tensions in the Gulf.
