Lives forever changed by Christchurch shootings
On a small farm on the outskirts of Christchurch in New Zealand, Omar Nabi digs a small hole and sharpens a knife as he prepares to slaughter a sheep as a blessing to his father – a victim of the mass killings at the Al Noor mosque.
Japan’s imperial couple faces a nearly unprecedented situation: retirement
When Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicates on April 30, he and Empress Michiko will fade into retirement after decades in the spotlight.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro says working with U.S. to sow ‘dissent’ in Venezuela army
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Monday he is working with the U.S. government to sow dissent within the Venezuelan Army.
Trump, Egypt’s Sisi to discuss security during White House visit
U.S. President Donald Trump will discuss tensions in the Middle East, security, economic reform and human rights in Egypt during a meeting with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at the White House on Tuesday, a senior administration official said….
U.S. tourist, guide kidnapped in Uganda freed after ‘settlement’: tour firm
An American tourist and her guide who were abducted in Uganda last week were released after a “negotiated settlement” was reached with the kidnappers, the firm that organized her safari told Reuters on Monday.
UK parliament approves Brexit law forcing May to consult on delay
Britain’s parliament approved legislation on Monday that gives lawmakers the power to scrutinize and even change Prime Minister Theresa May’s request that the European Union agree to delay Brexit until June 30.
Theresa May to ask Merkel and Macron for Brexit delay
British Prime Minister Theresa May will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday to argue for a Brexit delay while her ministers hold crisis talks with the opposition to try to break the deadlock in London.
Venezuela pledges to honor oil commitments to Cuba despite sanctions
Venezuela will “fulfill its commitments” to Cuba despite United States sanctions targeting oil shipments from the South American country to its ideological ally, Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza said on Monday.
UK parliament approves law forcing May to consult on Brexit delay
Britain’s parliament approved legislation on Monday that will give lawmakers the power to scrutinize and even change Prime Minister Theresa May’s request that the European Union agree to delay Brexit until June 30.
Turkish election board rejects recount call in 31 Istanbul districts: board member
Turkey’s High Election Board has rejected a request by the ruling AK Party for all votes to be recounted in 31 of Istanbul’s districts, a board member said on Tuesday, in a blow to the party’s goal of a total recount in the city.
