China Communist Party to take action against excessive inspections
China’s ruling Communist Party said late on Tuesday that it would impose limits on the number of central government inspection campaigns directed at local authorities, saying local officials were at risk of being “overwhelmed”.
Canada welcomes new citizens in sky-high ceremony
Suspended more than a 1,000 feet (300 meters) above downtown Toronto, six new Canadians took the oath of citizenship on Tuesday from the edge of one of the world’s tallest structures.
UK’s May plans Brexit discussion at Tuesday’s cabinet meeting: The Times
British Prime Minister Theresa May is planning to have an extended discussion on Brexit at next Tuesday’s cabinet meeting in hopes of outlining a compromise deal on the Irish border, The Times reported on Wednesday.
Japan’s women sailors serve on frontline of gender equality
Women serving on Japan’s biggest warship, the Kaga, are a tight-knit group on the frontline of a push to transform the Japanese navy into a mixed-gender fighting force, where men outnumber them more than 10 to one.
UK, EU make progress in Brexit negotiations over Irish backstop: ITV News
Britain and the European Union have made progress in negotiations over the Irish border backstop, a key hurdle in reaching a Brexit deal, ITV News reported on Tuesday.
Trump says next summit with North Korea’s Kim to come after November U.S. elections
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday his second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un would be held after U.S. congressional elections on Nov. 6.
Trump: summit with North Korea’s Kim will be after U.S. elections on November 6
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday his second summit meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will be held after the U.S. midterm elections on Nov. 6.
Eight workers reported injured in Bosnia oil refinery explosion
A powerful explosion hit the Brod oil refinery in northern Bosnia near the Croatian border on Tuesday, injuring eight workers, police said.
Venezuela opposition honors politician who died in jail, U.N. calls for probe
Singing the national anthem while carrying his coffin, Venezuelan lawmakers on Tuesday paid tribute to an opposition politician whom authorities say killed himself by jumping out a window while in prison but whose party says was murdered.
Explosion hits oil refinery in Brod, northern Bosnia: police
An explosion hit the Brod oil refinery in northern Bosnia near the Croatian border, police said on Tuesday.
