UK PM contender Johnson challenges rival to commit to Oct. 31 Brexit date
Boris Johnson, front-runner in the race to become British prime minister, has challenged his rival Jeremy Hunt to commit to leaving the European Union on Oct. 31, whether he has agreed a Brexit deal or not.
Britain bans sales of tear gas to Hong Kong after violence at protests
Britain banned sales of crowd-control equipment such as tear gas to Hong Kong on Tuesday and called for an investigation after police clashed with demonstrators opposed to a bill that would allow people to be sent to mainland China for trial.
Saudi forces say they have captured leader of Yemen branch of Islamic State
Saudi special forces have captured the leader of the Yemeni branch of the Islamic State militant group, the Saudi-led military coalition fighting in Yemen said on Tuesday.
New Istanbul mayor’s star power could be a challenge for Erdogan
Istanbul’s new mayor now shoulders the expectations of Turkey’s long-subdued opposition after he emerged from obscurity to deal President Tayyip Erdogan the biggest election blow of his career.
Britain’s new prime minister should take up position on July 24: spokesman
Britain’s new prime minister should take up his position on the afternoon of July 24, a spokesman for Theresa May said on Tuesday, fleshing out a succession triggered by her resignation after failing to get her Brexit deal approved by parliament.
Mexico president says there may have been ‘excesses’ in migrant detentions
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday the country’s new militarized National Guard police force could have committed “excesses” by detaining migrant women close to the U.S. border, and that they had not been instructed to do so….
Brazil economy minister Guedes to miss G20 summit: presidential spokesman
Brazil’s Economy Minister Paulo Guedes will not attend the G20 summit this week in Osaka and Deputy Minister Marcelo Guaranys will stand in for him, presidential spokesman General Otavio Rego Barros said on Tuesday.
Trump threatens attacks on Iran in retaliation for strikes
President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to attack Iran in retaliation for any strikes by Tehran “on anything American,” after Iran said new U.S. sanctions precluded any diplomacy and called the White House actions “mentally retarded.”
Saudi special forces capture leader of Yemen branch of Islamic State: SPA
Saudi special forces have captured the leader of the Yemeni branch of the Islamic State militant group, Saudi state news agency SPA reported on Tuesday.
Factbox: Deal, no deal or delay – What will UK PM May’s successor do about Brexit?
What will Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt do about Brexit if chosen to replace British Prime Minister Theresa May?
