Israeli troops kill one Palestinian at Gaza border protest, ceasefire efforts continue
Israeli troops shot dead one Palestinian and wounded at least 220 others at protests along the Gaza border on Friday, Gaza health officials said, as diplomats sought to secure a ceasefire deal.
Incoming Mexican president to review U.S. security cooperation: aide
Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador will review security agreements with the United States, including the $2.9 billion Merida Initiative, and wants to refocus aid to social and economic projects, a senior security aide said on Friday.
U.S. envoy to U.N. accuses Russia of violating North Korea sanctions
The United States on Friday accused Russia of violating U.N. sanctions on North Korea, citing “credible reports” that Moscow was granting new work permits to North Korean laborers despite Russia’s denial of any such actions.
Exclusive: Despite tensions, Russia seeks U.S. help to rebuild Syria
Russia has used a closely guarded communications channel with America’s top general to propose the two former Cold War foes cooperate to rebuild Syria and repatriate refugees to the war-torn country, according to a U.S. government memo.
Britain’s Labour leader sees ‘real problem’ of anti-Semitism in party
The leader of Britain’s opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, said on Friday there was a “real problem” of anti-Semitism in his party which he would root out, but he also hit back at strong criticism of Labour from Jewish newspapers.
Israeli troops kill one Palestinian, wound more than 200 at Gaza border protests: health official
Israeli troops shot dead a Palestinian and wounded at least 220 others at protests on the Gaza border on Friday, a Gaza hospital official said.
Next Mexican government to review U.S. security cooperation: aide
Mexico’s President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador will review security agreements with the United States, including the $2.9 billion Merida Initiative, and wants to refocus aid to social and economic projects, a senior security aide said on Friday.
Argentina approves corruption plea bargains with Brazil: source
Argentina has reached a deal with Brazil over testimony reached by plea bargains in the “Operation Car Wash” corruption case, a source at Argentina’s main prosecutor’s office said on Friday.
Slovakia probes reports of role in kidnap of Vietnamese ex-executive
Slovakia said on Friday it would send its interior minister and police chief to talk to police in Berlin following media reports that a Slovak state plane was used in the kidnap in Germany of a Vietnamese oil executive who was then spirited back to Vie…
Greek civil protection minister resigns after killer wildfire
Greek Civil Protection Minister Nikos Toskas resigned on Friday in the wake of a wildfire last month that killed 88 people and led to widespread criticism of the government for its handling of the disaster.
