U.S. calls Russian military presence in Venezuela ‘reckless escalation’ of situation
The deployment by Russia of air force planes and personnel in Venezuela over the weekend is a “reckless escalation of the situation,” the U.S. State Department said on Monday, confirming news reports that Russian planes had arrived in Caracas on Sunday…
Factbox: Cyclone Idai kills 686, displaces hundreds of thousands
Hundreds of thousands of people are in need of food, water and shelter after Cyclone Idai battered Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi.
Finnish nationalists defend campaign video after man threatens foreign minister
The head of the nationalist Finns Party said on Monday that a campaign video showing a monster threatening a politician was not an incitement to violence, following an attempted attack on the foreign minister at the weekend.
Syria says U.S. decision on Golan will lead to its isolation
The Syrian foreign minister said the United States’ recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights will lead to its isolation, state television reported on Monday .
Israel air strike targets office of Hamas leader in Gaza: Hamas radio
An Israeli air strike targeted the office of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in the Gaza Strip on Monday, Hamas radio reported.
Judge orders release of Brazil ex-president Temer from jail
A Brazilian appeals court judge on Monday ordered the release of former President Michel Temer from jail, following his arrest last week in connection with a corruption investigation.
Appeals judge orders release of Brazilian ex-president Temer from jail
A Brazilian appeals court judge on Monday ordered the release of former President Michel Temer from jail, according to court documents, following his arrest on Thursday in connection with a corruption investigation.
Blackout hits much of Venezuela, including Caracas; second in a month
Lights went out across much of Venezuela including many areas of the capital city of Caracas on Monday, according to Reuters witnesses, less than two weeks after power was restored following a prolonged blackout.
Trump recognizes disputed Golan Heights as Israeli territory in boost for Netanyahu
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday recognized the disputed Golan Heights as Israeli territory in an election boost for visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, drawing a sharp response from Syria, which once held the strategic land.
Pompeo urges Moscow to cease ‘unconstructive behavior’ in Venezuela
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told his Russian counterpart on Monday Washington would “not stand idly by” while Russia throws its weight behind Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, after two Russian air force planes with scores of troops reported…
