Nearly a year in, Mexico’s president doubles down on management of economy
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, in his first state of the union address on Sunday, doubled down on his approach to managing Latin America’s second-largest economy, saying the interests of private firms would be subordinated to those of t…
Nearly a year in, Mexico’s president doubles down on management of economy
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, in his first state of the union address on Sunday, doubled down on his approach to managing Latin America’s second-largest economy, saying the interests of private firms would be subordinated to those of t…
Diplomat says U.S. does not want military intervention in Venezuela: report
The United States is not seeking a military intervention as a solution to the economic and political crisis in Venezuela, the U.S. envoy to the troubled South American nation said in an interview published by a Venezuelan online news site on Sunday.
Solomon Islands eyes shift in diplomatic ties to China from Taiwan
The Solomon Islands, one of Taiwan’s few remaining diplomatic allies, has formed a team of ministers to talk to Beijing ahead of a possible switch in ties that could be unveiled as early as this week, the chief of a parliamentary panel said.
British Conservative MPs warned against blocking no-deal Brexit: Sky News
Britain’s Conservative lawmakers have been warned by party officials that their party whip would be withdrawn if they attempt to block a no-deal Brexit, Sky News http://bit.ly/2HDgmeO reported on Sunday, citing a source.
Italy’s PM Conte confident on finalizing talks over new government by Wednesday
Italy’s prime minister said on Sunday he expected to finalize talks over a new government by Wednesday, as the 5-Star Movement and Democratic Party were in intense discussions during the weekend to hammer out a deal on a common agenda and Cabinet posts…
UK’s Labour to do ‘everything necessary’ to stop no-deal Brexit
Britain’s main opposition Labour Party will do everything possible to stop a no-deal Brexit after parliament returns on Tuesday, its leader Jeremy Corbyn will say on Monday.
U.S. still strongly supports Ukraine’s Crimea claim: Pence
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence reassured Ukraine on Sunday that Washington continues to back its claim for Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014, even as U.S. President Donald Trump mulls cutting aid to the European nation.
UK PM Johnson cancels meeting with Gauke due to diary clash: Sky News
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has canceled a meeting with former justice secretary David Gauke due to a diary clash, Sky News http://bit.ly/2HDj2c1 reported on Sunday.
Italy’s PM Conte confident to finalize talks over new govt by Wednesday
Italy’s prime minister said on Sunday he expected to finalize talks over a new government by Wednesday, as 5-Star Movement and once bitter adversary Democratic Party are into intense talks to hammer out a deal over a common agenda and cabinet posts.
