U.S. warns of ‘consequences’ after Venezuela detains Guaido top aide
The United States on Thursday warned of “consequences” against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s security services if they continue with a crackdown against opposition leader Juan Guaido and his aides.
Exclusive: U.S. threatens to derail meeting of Latam lender if China bars Venezuela
The United States on Thursday threatened to pull out of the annual meeting of the Inter-American Development Bank in China next week if Beijing refuses to allow a representative of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido to attend.
Anti-Bouteflika protests shake Algeria’s business community
One of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s few remaining allies in the face of mass protests, tycoon Ali Haddad, is facing pressure to quit as head of Algeria’s main business association, a move that would further weaken the embattled head of state.
EU’s Tusk says all Brexit options still open until April 12
European Council President Donald Tusk said on Thursday all Brexit options were still open for Britain until April 12 after a summit of EU leaders agreed on Prime Minister Theresa May’s request to delay the leave date from March 29.
New Zealand marks one week since mosque attack with prayers, headscarves
New Zealanders on Friday marked one week since a mass shooting killed 50 Muslim worshippers in the South Island city of Christchurch, holding nationwide prayers and wearing headscarves to show their support for the devastated community.
Brazil markets end volatile session in the red after ex-president’s arrest
Brazilian financial markets fell in highly volatile trading on Thursday as investors feared former President Michel Temer’s arrest on graft charges could slow proposed pension reform seen as critical to injecting life into a tepid economic recovery.
China urges U.S. to block Taiwan leader’s Hawaii stopover
China urged the United States on Thursday not to allow Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen to stop over in Hawaii next week when she makes a tour of the island’s diplomatic allies in the Pacific, adding another irritant to Beijing-Washington ties.
Explainer: What is the significance of the Golan Heights
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States should back Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, seized from Syria in 1967.
Boeing slows 737 factory work for three days after recent delays
Boeing Co said on Thursday that production lines will not “pulse” or move airframes forward for three days next week at its 737 factory to allow workers to catch up on work that was previously delayed.
EU to offer Brexit delay, length depends on UK parliament: draft
The European Union will grant Britain an extension to its Brexit negotiating period, but the length of the delay will depend on whether Prime Minister Theresa May is able to win a vote in parliament on an exit agreement next week, draft summit conclusi…
