OAS and opposition urge Nicaragua to continue releasing prisoners
The Organization of American States (OAS) and opposition activists on Tuesday increased calls for Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega to release all of the people they regard as political prisoners, following the death of a U.S. citizen in prison last w…
U.S. officials seek to tamp down Trump rhetoric on Iran
U.S. officials who briefed Congress about Iran on Tuesday sought to convince lawmakers that President Donald Trump’s administration wants to deter Tehran’s aggression, not attack the Islamic republic, members of Congress said.
Two shells fall in Syria’s Aleppo: Syrian TV
Two shells fell in the center of the Syrian city of Aleppo, Syria’s Ikhbariya television said early on Wednesday.
Saudi cabinet affirms desire to avoid war, stabilize oil markets
Saudi Arabia’s council of ministers reiterated the country’s commitment to balancing global oil markets and preventing regional conflict amid tensions between Iran and the United States, state media reported on Wednesday.
Some UK Conservatives to try to force new confidence vote in Prime Minister May: The Sun
Senior backbenchers on the Tory 1922 committee’s executive will mount a new bid to force a confidence vote in British Prime Minister Theresa May during a lunchtime Commons address on Wednesday, The Sun reported on Tuesday.
Brazil could tweak gun decree after criticism: president’s spokesman
Brazil’s government could make some changes to an executive gun decree signed by far-right President Jair Bolsonaro as a result of some of the criticisms it faced, the president’s spokesman said on Tuesday, without giving more details.
U.S. readies sanctions, charges over Venezuela food program: sources
The United States is preparing sanctions and criminal charges against Venezuelan officials and others suspected of using a military-run food aid program to launder money for President Nicolas Maduro’s government, according to people familiar with the m…
U.S. says signs Syria may be using chemical weapons, warns of quick response
The United States sees signs the Syrian government may be using chemical weapons, including an alleged chlorine attack on Sunday in northwest Syria, the State Department said on Tuesday, warning that Washington and its allies would respond “quickly and…
Trump to visit Ireland during Europe trip in early June: White House
U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, will visit Ireland during their upcoming trip to Britain and France, and plan to meet Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on June 5, the White House said on Tuesday.
U.S. says sees signs Syrian government may be using chemical weapons
The United States sees signs the Syrian government may be using chemical weapons, including an alleged chlorine attack on Sunday in northwest Syria, the State Department said on Tuesday, warning that Washington and its allies would respond “quickly and…
