Cubans dismayed Canada halting visa processing in Havana
Cubans were dismayed on Thursday to learn Canada’s embassy in Havana was no longer processing visa applications due to staffing cutbacks over unexplained health incidents among Canadian and U.S. diplomats in the Cuban capital.
ANC set to retain power in South Africa but support slips
Results from nearly two-thirds of voting districts in South Africa’s election put the African National Congress on course to retain power but heading for its worst performance in a national poll in its 25 years in government.
Brazil lawmakers vote to strip financial oversight from justice minister
Brazilian lawmakers dealt a blow to the country’s graft-busting Justice Minister Sergio Moro on Thursday, when a congressional committee voted to transfer a key tool for monitoring financial transactions to the recently formed Economy Ministry.
Baghdad suicide bomber kills several civilians
A suicide bomber killed and wounded several people in a marketplace in Baghdad on Thursday, the Iraqi military said.
North Korea launches more missiles; U.S. seizes ship in mounting tensions
North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range missiles on Thursday in its second such test in less than a week, and the United States said it had seized a North Korean cargo ship as tensions again mounted between the two countries.
EU heads put climate, democracy and jobs at heart of future course
Fighting climate change, safeguarding the rule of law and finding a modern model for growth must be at the heart of the European Union, the bloc’s leaders agreed in Thursday talks meant to show unity despite the damage from Brexit.
Jordan revamps cabinet in latest overhaul of top institutions
The Prime Minister of U.S. ally Jordan reshuffled his cabinet on Thursday, the latest in a series of institutional shakeups in recent weeks that officials describe as an effort to meet the kingdom’s mounting challenges.
Former Brazil President Temer surrenders to police following arrest warrant
Former Brazilian President Michel Temer on Thursday surrendered himself to the country’s federal police, marking the second time he will be jailed on allegations that he participated in a vast corruption scheme for decades.
Tripoli government threatens to suspend foreign firms to pressure Europe
Libya’s internationally recognized government asked 40 foreign firms including French oil major Total to renew their licenses or have their operations suspended, pressuring Europe to stop an eastern military offensive against Tripoli.
Argentine lawmaker wounded, aide killed in ‘mafia-style’ attack
An Argentine lawmaker was wounded on Thursday and an aide was killed in a shooting about a block from the National Congress in downtown Buenos Aires, in what the country’s security minister described as a “mafia-style” attack.
