Senior U.S. diplomat: Hong Kong freedoms ‘must be vigorously protected’
The United States believes freedom of expression and peaceful assembly in Hong Kong must be protected and will continue to press China on the issue, a senior U.S. diplomat said in congressional testimony on Wednesday.
Two Belgian Islamic State militants escape camp in north Syria: Belgium
Two Islamic State militants from Belgium have escaped custody in northern Syria in the course of Turkey’s offensive against Kurdish forces there, the head of Belgium’s security assessment agency said on Wednesday.
‘Panama Papers’ law firm sues Netflix over film based on scandal
Mossack Fonseca, a Panamanian law firm at the center of the “Panama Papers” scandal, has filed a lawsuit against Netflix Inc over its new movie based on the case, accusing the video streaming company of defamation and seeking to stop the film’s releas…
U.S. tells Chinese diplomats to give notice of meetings
Chinese diplomats in the United States must now give advance notice of any meetings with state, local and municipal officials, as well as at educational and research institutions, senior State Department officials said on Wednesday.
Syrian Kurds fleeing to Iraq wonder if life will ever be the same
Joumana Akram and her three young children escaped the immediate danger, fleeing their home in northern Syria as the bombardment from Turkish forces began and eventually crossing the border into Iraq.
Trump warns of ‘devastating’ sanctions if U.S.-Turkey meeting not successful
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States was “going to try to work it out” with Turkey regarding its assault into northeastern Syrian, but U.S. sanctions would be “devastating” if discussions with Ankara do not go well.
Obama tweets support for Canadian PM Trudeau in reelection campaign
Former U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday voiced his support for Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who faces a tough battle for reelection next week.
U.S. House overwhelmingly backs resolution condemning Trump’s withdrawal from Syria
The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to condemn President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. forces from northeastern Syria, clearing the way for Turkey’s offensive against U.S.-allied Syrian Kurds.
Russia removes U.S. diplomats from train near secret test site accident: Ifax
Russia removed three U.S. diplomats from a train near the site of a mysterious military testing accident on Monday because they did not have special permits to be in the area, the Interfax news agency reported on Wednesday.
Canada’s Trudeau says Conservative rivals are running dirty election campaign
Canada’s Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday accused his Conservative rival of running a nasty and divisive campaign just days before voters head to the polls in a tight election race.
