Thousands protest in Liberia against corruption, economic decline
(This June 7 story corrects paragraph 8 to show petition was circulated, not handed over to justice minister)
U.S.-Mexico talks drag over ‘third country’ push
Talks between Mexico and the United States to stave off tariffs dragged on Friday as negotiators battled over a U.S. demand that Mexico accepts more Central American migrants under a concept know as “safe third country,” two Mexican sources said.
Canada says Cuba will have a role to play in Venezuela’s return to democracy
Cuba will have a role to play in Venezuela’s return to democracy, Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Friday, even though Ottawa and Havana disagree on whether President Nicolas Maduro should stay in office.
U.S. starts ‘unwinding’ Turkey from F-35 program over Russia defense deal
The United States on Friday raised the stakes in its standoff with Turkey over Ankara’s deal to acquire a Russian air defense system, laying out a plan to remove the NATO ally from the F-35 fighter jet program that includes immediately halting any new …
Walmart ‘concerned’ U.S. tariffs will raise Mexican fresh produce prices
Walmart Inc Chief Executive Doug McMillon said on Friday the retailer was concerned that fresh produce prices would rise if tariffs are placed on imports from Mexico.
U.S. starts withdrawing Turkey from F-35 program over Russia defense deal
The United States on Friday raised the stakes in its standoff with Turkey over Ankara’s deal to acquire a Russian air defense system, laying out a plan to remove the NATO ally from the F-35 fighter jet program that includes immediately halting any new …
Venezuela Socialist Party deputy head visits ally Cuba for two days
Venezuela’s ruling Socialist Party Vice President Diosdado Cabello met with Cuban government officials on Friday during a trip to Havana in a show of unity even as Cuba is being courted to help resolve the political crisis facing its ally.
Sri Lanka leader rebuffs probe after criticism over Easter attacks
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Friday criticised a parliamentary investigation into the Easter bombings, a day after two high-profile testimonies accused him of mishandling the island’s national security.
Trump sees ‘good chance’ of Mexico migration deal as clock ticks down to tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday there was a “good chance” that the United States would be able to reach a deal with Mexico over his demands that it curb the number of mostly Central American migrants crossing the southern U.S. border.
U.S., Mexico resume talks to avert tariffs as deadline approaches
U.S. and Mexican negotiators resumed migration talks on Friday to try to avert a potential trade war that could hurt both countries’ economies and rattle investors already nervous about Washington’s escalating battle with China.
