Colombia accuses Venezuelan soldiers of crossing border without permission
Colombia’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday it had sent a letter of protest to Venezuela, accusing it of allowing helicopters and soldiers to cross the shared border without permission over the weekend.
India’s flood-ravaged Kerala seeks at least $1.4 billion loan for reconstruction
India’s flood-ravaged Kerala state will seek to borrow more than 100 billion rupees ($1.4 billion) to finance reconstruction work after a disaster that has claimed nearly 400 lives, its chief minister said on Tuesday.
Some U.S. officials confident feared al Qaeda bomb maker killed
The United States is confident the top al Qaeda bomb maker, believed to be the mastermind behind a failed bombing of a U.S.-bound airliner in 2009, has been killed, two U.S. officials said even as others cautioned the evidence was not conclusive.
EU expects delay in Brexit deal beyond October target
European Union leaders are likely to have to hold an emergency summit in November to consider any Brexit agreement struck with Britain, missing an informal deadline the previous month, diplomats in Brussels said.
EU expects delay in Brexit deal beyond October target
European Union leaders are likely to have to hold an emergency summit in November to consider any Brexit agreement struck with Britain, missing an informal deadline the previous month, diplomats in Brussels said.
U.S. officials threaten Russia with ‘much more economic pain’
Washington is prepared to impose more economic pain on Russia if it does not change its behavior, Trump administration officials said on Tuesday, as U.S. lawmakers pushed for stronger measures to counteract “malign” Russian activities.
Eyeing U.S., Iran says to boost military might, showcases new fighter jet
Iran said on Tuesday it would boost its military might and also showcased a new fighter jet amid increased tensions with the United States and with regional rivals over conflicts in the Middle East.
Microsoft president: Russians targeting all political sides – MSNBC
There is no evidence that the latest Russian hacking attacks against U.S. Senate offices or American-based think tanks were successful, Microsoft Corp’s Brad Smith said on Tuesday, adding that the hackers are targeting “everyone across the political sp…
Autostrade approves Genoa relief fund as government eyes penalties
Italy’s Autostrade per l’Italia approved on Tuesday its commitment to provide relief funds of 500 million euros ($572 million) for the bridge collapse in Genoa as the government presses ahead with plans to strip it of its concessions.
Swiss government urges voters to reject more state help for farmers
The Swiss government urged voters on Tuesday to reject more help for farmers and other proposals for agriculture in a referendum next month, saying they would send food prices rocketing and hurt the economy.
