U.S. pushes for Saudi progress on Khashoggi probe before anniversary of killing
The Trump administration is pressing Saudi Arabia to show “tangible progress” toward holding to account those behind the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and wants them to do so before the one-year anniversary of his murder, a senior administration official said.
Britain to become first G7 country with net zero emissions target
Britain has announced it will enshrine a new commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 into law, marking a first among G7 nations facing increasingly severe impacts from the climate crisis.
‘Delay means defeat’: Johnson commits to October Brexit deadline
Boris Johnson, favorite to succeed Prime Minister Theresa May, will commit on Wednesday to taking Britain out of the European Union on Oct. 31, warning the governing Conservatives that “delay means defeat” at a campaign launch.
Argentina’s Macri chooses moderate running mate in move to broaden base
Moderate Argentine Senator Miguel Pichetto will run as vice-presidential candidate with President Mauricio Macri in October’s election, the two politicians said on Tuesday, a selection that could help broaden the struggling leader’s voter base.
Irish PM concerned Britain set for ‘terrible’ Brexit miscalculation
Ireland’s prime minister warned British lawmakers on Tuesday against making “a terrible political miscalculation” of thinking their rejection of the Brexit divorce deal negotiated with the European Union means they will get a better one.
Lebanese IT specialist Zakka released by Iran
A Lebanese businessman detained in Tehran for more than four years on charges of collaborating against Iran arrived in Beirut on Tuesday after his government secured his release.
Mali massacre victims included 24 children: PM
Bodies recovered from a massacre of almost 100 people by a Malian ethnic militia included at least 24 children, many of them shot in the back, the prime minister said during a visit to the crime scene on Tuesday.
Trump insists there’s more to Mexico migrant deal, waves document as proof
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday insisted there was more to the migrant deal with Mexico announced over the weekend, even after Mexican officials unveiled new details of the agreement, and waved around a document that he said proved his point.
Argentina’s Macri chooses moderate Peronist as VP candidate
Moderate Peronist Senator Miguel Pichetto will run as vice president under Argentine President Mauricio Macri in October elections, the president wrote on Twitter on Tuesday, a selection that could help broaden the leader’s voting base.
Hong Kong gears up for mass strikes as thousands rally overnight against extradition bill
Hong Kong braced for mass strikes on Wednesday after thousands braved thunderstorms overnight to stage fresh protests against a proposed extradition bill that would allow people to be sent to mainland China for trial.
