New Trump rule targets poor and could cut legal immigration in half, advocates say
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration unveiled a sweeping rule on Monday that some experts say could cut legal immigration in half by denying visas and permanent residency to hundreds of thousands of people for being too poor.
Majority of Britons support ‘Brexit by any means’: poll
A majority of Britons believe Prime Minister Boris Johnson must take Britain out of the European Union “by any means”, even if that involves suspending parliament, an opinion poll conducted for the Daily Telegraph said on Monday.
Brazilian anti-corruption crusader backs Bolsonaro 2022 re-election
Brazilian Justice Minister Sergio Moro, who oversaw Brazil’s biggest corruption probe as a federal judge, said on Monday he has no interest in elected office and that President Jair Bolsonaro is his candidate for the 2022 election.
U.N. expert chides France over jihadist captives in Iraq
A U.N. investigator rebuked France on Monday for its possible role in the transfer of seven suspected jihadists from Syria to Iraq, but Paris dismissed her concerns as speculation.
Geneva prosecutors indict billionaire Steinmetz in Guinea corruption case
A Swiss prosecutor said on Monday he was seeking prison terms for Israeli billionaire Beny Steinmetz and two associates over the alleged payment of bribes linked to the allocation of mining licences in Guinea between 2005 and 2010.
Blasts from Iraqi militia weapons depot kill one, injure 29
A large fire broke out on Monday at a weapons depot run by an Iraqi militia group, causing explosions heard across Baghdad, killing one person and injuring 29 others, authorities said.
Argentine peso crashes as Macri’s re-election chances drop
Argentina’s peso currency crashed on Monday while stocks and bonds fell by a degree not seen in 18 years as voters signaled they could reject market-friendly President Mauricio Macri at an election in October and return the country to interventionist e…
Argentina’s Macri vows to reverse primary election result, win second term
Argentine President Mauricio Macri said on Monday his coalition will “reverse the bad primary election result of yesterday” and vowed to win re-election following an upset by the main opposition candidate in Sunday’s primary election.
Venezuela pro-government legislature holds session, may disband opposition congress
Venezuela’s pro-government legislature holds a session on Monday amid accusations it is planning to disband the opposition-run parliament and convene early legislative elections, potentially escalating the country’s political crisis.
Portugal government orders striking fuel drivers back to work
Portugal’s government ordered striking fuel-tanker workers back to work in some parts of the country on Monday after fuel supplies ran low at locations including Lisbon airport despite measures to counter the impact of the walkout.
