Muslim pilgrims pray in Mecca as haj winds down without incident
Millions of haj pilgrims began heading back to Mecca for final prayers on Tuesday as the world’s largest annual gathering of Muslims wound down without incident despite the logistical challenges and escalating regional tensions.
Concern over Macri future hits Argentina markets again, peso down 4%
Argentina’s peso closed weaker again on Tuesday following a second day of market turmoil triggered by opposition candidate Alberto Fernandez’s landslide victory in a primary election that dealt a severe blow to President Mauricio Macri’s re-election ch…
Canadian PM Trudeau calls for action as gun violence spikes in Toronto
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday that a recent spate of gun violence in the country’s biggest city Toronto requires a “common sense firearms policy” and called for action.
Italy Senate slows down government crisis, frustrating Salvini
The Italian Senate decided on Tuesday to delay to next week further debate of an ongoing government crisis, frustrating a push by Matteo Salvini, leader of the far-right League party, for new elections
Italy Senate slows down govt crisis, frustrating Salvini
The Italian Senate decided on Tuesday to delay to next week further debate of an ongoing government crisis, frustrating a push by Matteo Salvini, leader of the far-right League party, for new elections
Trump hopes ‘tricky’ Hong Kong situation works out ‘for liberty’
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the situation in Hong Kong was tricky, but he hoped it would work out for everybody, including China, and “for liberty” without anyone getting hurt or killed.
Clashes at Hong Kong airport after flights halted
Police and protesters clashed at Hong Kong’s international airport on Tuesday after flights were disrupted for a second day as the political crisis in the former British colony deepened.
U.S. believes Russian explosion was connected with cruise missile program: senior official
The United States believes last week’s deadly explosion in Russia was associated with the Kremlin’s hypersonic cruise missile program, a senior Trump administration official said on Tuesday.
Global Times says reporter held by demonstrators at Hong Kong airport, rescued by police
A reporter from China’s Global Times was seized by demonstrators at Hong Kong airport on Tuesday but was rescued by police, the newspaper’s editor in chief said.
Peso and bonds down again on fears of Argentina return to populism
Argentina’s peso and dollar-denominated bonds dropped again on Tuesday as market turmoil spilled into a second day following opposition candidate Alberto Fernandez’s landslide victory in a primary election that dealt a severe blow to President Mauricio…
