Trump says hard to target Britain’s Johnson with no-confidence vote
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that it would be difficult for the leader of Britain’s opposition Labour party to bring a no-confidence vote against British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, saying, “Boris is exactly what the U.K. has been lo…
Mexico president says all companies involved in canceled airport paid off
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday that all the companies involved in the construction of the part-built $13 billion Mexico City airport he canceled in late October had now been paid off.
Ireland’s Coveney: can’t renegotiate Brexit backstop in short time
Ireland’s Foreign Minister Simon Coveney on Wednesday said Britain’s Withdrawal Agreement could not be renegotiated, especially in the short time ahead of an Oct. 31 deadline for Britain’s exit from the European Union.
Brazil announces South American meeting on Amazon, accepts Chile’s help
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Wednesday that South American countries would meet to determine a common policy in defense of the Amazon rainforest, and took another swipe at France for an offer of $20 million in aid.
Brexit: Ireland will not support abolition of backstop, says Coveney
Ireland will not support an abolition of the so-called ‘backstop” regarding Brexit, said Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney on Wednesday, who also said Ireland was committed to exploring other arrangements in future.
Far right to deal blow to shaky Merkel coalition in eastern votes
The far right is set to make strong gains in two regional elections in eastern German on Sunday, potentially upending 30 years of rule by the two main parties and hastening the break-up of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s national coalition.
Trump adviser Bolton, in Ukraine, warns of Chinese influence
U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton warned on Wednesday of the threat of unfair Chinese trade practices during a trip to Kiev and said he had discussed his concerns with officials, including President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Russia says new U.S. sanctions hurt prospects for bilateral ties: RIA
The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday a new round of sanctions imposed by the United States undermined the possibility of normalizing bilateral ties, RIA news agency reported.
UK opposition leader Corbyn writes to Queen over parliament suspension
The leader of the opposition Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn has written to Queen Elizabeth to express grave concern about Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plan to suspend parliament until Oct. 14th, a party source said on Wednesday.
Hong Kong protesters denounce Cathay Pacific for firing cabin crew
Hundreds of people protested in Hong Kong on Wednesday to denounce Cathay Pacific Airways for dismissing crew taking part in or supporting anti-government rallies that have swept the Chinese-ruled city for weeks.
