Explainer: Why Canada’s Trudeau is under fire over SNC-Lavalin case
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday denied interfering in Canada’s judicial system as he sought to defuse a month-long crisis threatening his political future, but offered no apology, asserting only that lessons had been learned.
UK PM May to EU: Agree to backstop changes or risk disorderly Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May put the onus on the European Union to make concessions over the thorny issue of the Irish backstop in Brexit talks, or risk Britain leaving the EU without a deal, which she said would be against EU interests.
U.S. says it erred in telling journalist she was finalist for women’s award
The U.S. State Department said on Thursday it erred in notifying a Finnish journalist she was a finalist for an award recognizing courageous women, but it characterized as “speculation” a report that the prize was rescinded over her criticism of Presid…
Europe, Canada, Australia issue first rebuke of Saudi Arabia at U.N. forum
Three dozen countries, including all 28 EU members, called on Saudi Arabia on Thursday to release 10 activists and cooperate with a U.N.-led investigation into the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at its Istanbul consulate.
UK opposition Labour will not support new Brexit referendum in all circumstances: The Independent
Britain’s opposition Labour Party will not support a new referendum on Brexit in all circumstances, The Independent reported on Thursday, citing sources close to the party leadership.
U.S., North Korea have closed gaps ‘on a number of issues’: State Dept official
The United States has closed gaps with North Korea on a number of issues about denuclearization, but important areas remain to make progress on, a senior State Department official said on Thursday.
U.S. journalist detained in Venezuela says he was pushed to support Maduro
Venezuelan security officials who detained an American journalist for more than 12 hours pushed him to voice support for socialist President Nicolas Maduro, whose government faces international condemnation, the journalist said on Thursday.
EU could impose more sanctions against Venezuela’s Maduro: Germany’s Maas
The European Union will respond to further developments in Venezuela and the threat of further sanctions against socialist President Nicolas Maduro is still on the table, Germany’s foreign minister said on Thursday.
U.S. says Zimbabwe failed to make needed political, economic changes
The government of Zimbabwe under President Emmerson Mnangagwa has failed to bring about political and economic changes needed to improve the country’s reputation, the State Department said on Thursday.
Mexico’s ‘hearts and minds’ battle to loosen organized crime’s grip
Burned-out autos littered empty streets this week in the town where Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador unleashed a first major push to take control of territory absorbed by organized crime during years of mounting violence.
