Suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in east China hospitalizes 79: Xinhua
A suspected carbon monoxide poisoning has led to hospitalization of 79 people in east China’s Jiangxi Province, Chinese state media reported on Wednesday.
Brazil lower house approves pension overhaul in second round, eyes passage by Senate
Brazil’s lower house of Congress early on Wednesday approved the text of a far-reaching pension reform bill in a second round of voting, and eyed finalizing all deliberations on the bill by the end of the day, as the central economic reform of Presiden…
Brazil lower house approves pension overhaul in second round, eyes passage by Senate
Brazil’s lower house of Congress early on Wednesday approved the text of a far-reaching pension reform bill in a second round of voting, and eyed finalizing all deliberations on the bill by the end of the day, as the central economic reform of Presiden…
Kyrgyz security forces storm ex-president’s house: TV
Kyrgyz security forces stormed the house of former president Almazbek Atambayev on Wednesday, local media reported, citing witnesses and showing television footage in which gunshots could be heard.
Greek police find body of missing Briton on Ikaria island
Greek police have found the body of a missing 35-year-old British astrophysicist and peace activist in a ravine on the Greek island of Ikaria, they said on Wednesday.
British Airways resuming services after latest IT meltdown
British Airways said its flights were returning to normal after passengers had to endure cancellations, delays and long queues at London airports as the airline suffered its third major computer failure in a little more than two years.
Pakistan says will expel Indian ambassador as Kashmir dispute grows
Pakistan said on Wednesday it would expel India’s ambassador and suspend bilateral trade with its arch-rival after New Delhi stripped its portion of the contested Kashmir region of special status.
Pakistan downgrades relations with India over Kashmir move
Pakistan said on Wednesday it would downgrade diplomatic relations and suspend bilateral trade with arch-rival India after New Delhi stripped its portion of the contested Kashmir region of special status.
Syrian Kurdish official warns of ‘big war’ if U.S.-Turkish talks fail
A Turkish attack on Kurdish-led forces in northeast Syria would spark a “big war” if U.S. efforts fail to block Ankara’s plans, a top Kurdish official told Reuters on Wednesday.
Clashes erupt in Yemen’s Aden, killing one
Mourning southern separatists clashed on Wednesday with presidential guards in Aden, the seat of Yemen’s government, with one person killed and at least two badly injured, local officials and residents told Reuters.
