Sanctions on Iran having effect, but regime change is not U.S. policy: Bolton
U.S. sanctions are having a strong effect on Iran’s economy and popular opinion, though regime change there is not part of Washington’s policy, President Donald Trump’s national security adviser said on Wednesday.
Congo approves more experimental Ebola treatments as cases rise
Democratic Republic of Congo has approved four more experimental treatments against the deadly Ebola virus, the health ministry said as it raced to contain an outbreak in its violence-torn east.
Lira steady after Bolton says Turkey made ‘big mistake’ over pastor
The under-pressure lira held steady against the dollar on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump’s national security adviser said Turkey had made a “big mistake” in not freeing a U.S. pastor held on terrorism charges.
Australian rebel lawmakers press for second leadership contest: newspaper
Lawmakers from Australia’s ruling Liberal Party were pressing for second leadership vote as early as Wednesday, a day after Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull narrowly survived a challenge from former home minister Peter Dutton, The Australian daily repor…
Afghan bid to weed out suspect candidates spells more election trouble
A ban on dozens of Afghan strongmen and lawmakers from running for parliament because of suspected links to illegal armed groups has spurred threats to disrupt a general election already at risk from worsening security.
Taiwan’s last Africa ally tells China ‘no desire’ to switch ties
Taiwan’s last diplomatic ally in Africa, the Kingdom of eSwatini, said on Wednesday it had no intention of switching ties to China, after a Chinese diplomat said he expected it to ditch Taipei soon amid a bitter diplomatic dispute.
U.S. pastor’s lawyer plans appeal to Turkish constitutional court
The lawyer for the American Christian pastor on trial for terrorism charges in Turkey said on Wednesday he planned to appeal to the constitutional court to seek Andrew Brunson’s release after being rejected by a lower court last week.
Workers at Croatian shipyard down tools in protest over management
Some 4,500 workers at Croatia’s largest shipbuilding group Uljanik went on strike on Wednesday and called for management to step down in protest over late payment.
Russia regrets U.S. refusal to attend Moscow talks on Afghanistan
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday it regretted Washington’s refusal to take part in Afghanistan peace talks in Moscow on Sept. 4.
Fire in India’s financial hub of Mumbai kills four, injures 16
A fire in India’s financial hub of Mumbai killed four people and injured 16 on Wednesday, authorities said, as the blaze spread quickly through a tall, residential building.
