Bangladesh demands U.S. embassy withdraw criticism over protests
Bangladesh’s government demanded on Wednesday that the U.S. embassy withdraw criticism over its handling of days-long student protests in the capital over a fatal traffic accident.
‘Stateless’ Thai cave boys and coach granted citizenship
Three boys from a soccer team who were rescued from a flooded cave in northern Thailand last month were granted Thai citizenship on Wednesday, authorities said.
U.N. taps Chile’s Bachelet to be human rights chief: diplomats
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has chosen former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to be the world body’s new human rights chief, five diplomats said on Wednesday.
In peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea, UAE lends a helping hand
When the leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea embraced in Asmara last month, promising to end the two-decade-old state of war between their two countries, it looked like a sudden breakthrough.
China emerges as second-largest aid donor in South Pacific: think tank
China has emerged as the second-largest aid donor in the South Pacific, figures published on Thursday by a think tank show, illustrating its growing influence in a region traditionally dominated by Australia and New Zealand.
Italy’s PM Conte sees no rush for Libyan election
Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Wednesday that it is not vital for Libya to vote this year, signaling doubts about a French-led push to hold elections in December to stabilize and unify the North African country.
Saudi Arabia sells off Canadian assets as dispute escalates: FT
Saudi Arabia is selling Canadian assets in an escalating row after Ottawa criticized the arrest of a female activist, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
Graft charges dismissed against former union leader in Mexico
Corruption charges pursued by Mexico’s outgoing government against Elba Esther Gordillo, the politically connected ex-leader of the country’s most powerful teachers union, have been dismissed, her lawyer said on Wednesday.
Typhoon bears down on Tokyo and northeast Japan coast, flights disrupted
A powerful typhoon was approaching Tokyo on Wednesday evening, threatening Pacific coastal regions to the northeast of the capital with heavy rains and high winds, leading to flight cancellations and evacuation advisories in some areas.
Congo’s Kabila will not stand in presidential election
Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila will not stand in December’s presidential election, a spokesman said on Wednesday, announcing that former interior minister Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary would be the ruling coalition’s candidate.
