Trump says calls off goodwill trip to Poland due to Hurricane Dorian
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he had called off a visit to Poland scheduled for the weekend to stay home to ensure federal resources are focused on the response to Hurricane Dorian, which was threatening Florida’s Atlantic coast.
Main Canada opposition leader says he will not reopen abortion debate, Trudeau skeptical
The leader of Canada’s main opposition Conservatives, Andrew Scheer, brushed off accusations he harbored an extreme agenda, insisting on Thursday he would not reopen a debate on abortion if his party wins the October general election.
Colombian dissident rebel leader issues new call to arms three years after peace deal
A group of former rebels from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) said in a video posted overnight that they will embark on a new offensive, threatening to resume five decades of armed conflict against the government.
Amazon fires scorch Bolsonaro’s reputation abroad, but not in Brazil
President Jair Bolsonaro has drawn sharp criticism on the international stage from European leaders and environmental groups for his handling of wildfires raging in the Amazon, but at home few Brazilians are angered by his reluctant response.
U.S. sanctions Lebanon’s Jammal Trust Bank for financial ties to Hezbollah
The United States on Thursday sanctioned Lebanon-based Jammal Trust Bank SAL and its subsidiaries for allegedly facilitating the financial activities of Hezbollah, according to the Treasury Department, which said the bank funnels money to the families …
UAE carries out air strikes in Yemen’s Aden on Saudi-led forces’ attackers: WAM
UAE said on Thursday it carried out air strikes in Yemen’s Aden against “terrorist organizations” that attacked Saudi-led coalition forces and the city’s airport, according to a statement quoted by UAE state news agency WAM.
Corporate fallout for Brazil heats up despite signs Amazon fires may be slowing
Fires in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest have receded slightly since President Jair Bolsonaro sent in the military to help battle the blazes, but international fallout accelerated as a major shoemaker said it would not buy supplies from Brazil.
Main Canada opposition leader says he won’t reopen abortion debate
The leader of Canada’s main opposition Conservative Party, Andrew Scheer, on Thursday brushed off accusations he harbored an extreme agenda, insisting he would not reopen a debate on abortion if he wins an October election.
U.S. sanctions Jammal Trust Bank for financial ties to Hezbollah: Treasury
The United States on Thursday sanctioned Lebanon-based Jammal Trust Bank SAL and its subsidiaries for allegedly facilitating the financial activities of Hezbollah, according to the Treasury Department, which said the bank funnels money to the families …
EU should not let itself be scared into Brexit renegotiation: Merkel ally
The European Union should not let itself be pressured into Brexit renegotiations following British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to order the suspension of parliament for almost a month, a senior German conservative said on Thursday.
