Flights suspended at Britain’s Gatwick airport after reports of drones
Flights at London’s Gatwick airport remained suspended early on Thursday, five hours after the UK’S second-busiest airport halted them to investigate reports of two drones flying over its airfield, inconveniencing passengers days before the Christmas h…
Honduran migrant gunned down shortly after U.S. deportation
A Honduran migrant who had recently been deported from the United States was shot and killed a few blocks from his home, his family said on Wednesday, in another sign of the dangers faced by migrants fleeing Central American gangs.
Ireland unveils ‘stark’ contingency plans for no-deal Brexit
Ireland on Wednesday disclosed its first major set of contingency plans in case Britain crashes out of the European Union without a withdrawal deal, including possible emergency measures to avoid any shortages of medicines and food.
Brazil top prosecutor indicts President Temer for corruption
Brazil’s Prosecutor General Raquel Dodge on Wednesday charged President Michel Temer with corruption and money laundering uncovered in an investigation into graft related to port concessions, according to a statement from her office.
Brazil chief justice suspends Lula ruling until next year
The chief justice of Brazil’s Supreme Court late on Wednesday knocked down a colleague’s ruling that would have freed from jail former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, but said the full court will take up the contentious case in April.
Albania expels Iranian diplomats for ‘damaging’ its national security
Albania has expelled Iran’s ambassador and another diplomat for “damaging its national security”, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
Morocco links suspect in Scandinavian women’s killing to militant group
A man suspected in the killing of two female tourists from Norway and Denmark in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains belongs to a militant group, a prosecutor said on Wednesday, without identifying the group.
Brazil chief prosecutor charges President Temer in ports investigation
Brazil’s prosecutor general Raquel Dodge on Wednesday charged President Michel Temer with corruption and money laundering uncovered in an investigation into graft related to port concessions, according to a statement from her office.
Trudeau says no ‘stomping on table’ over Canadians held in China
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged caution on Wednesday and said he would not be “stomping on a table” after China detained a third Canadian amid a diplomatic dispute over the arrest of a Chinese technology executive.
Brazil Supreme Court chief justice rules that Lula remain jailed
The chief justice of Brazil’s Supreme Court on Wednesday knocked down a decision by a fellow judge that would have freed imprisoned former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
