China's Xi calls for Moscow and Beijing to unite to fight protectionism
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that Russia and China should work together to oppose protectionism and what he called unilateral approaches to international problems.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that Russia and China should work together to oppose protectionism and what he called unilateral approaches to international problems.
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Pompeo said U.S. won't block Pakistan if it seeks IMF bailout: Pakistani minister
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo assured Pakistan last week Washington would not try to block any request for a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pakistani Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said on Tuesday.
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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo assured Pakistan last week Washington would not try to block any request for a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pakistani Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said on Tuesday.
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Russia starts biggest war games since Soviet fall near China
Russia began its biggest war games since the fall of the Soviet Union on Tuesday close to its border with China, mobilizing 300,000 troops in a show of force that will include joint exercises with the Chinese army.
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Russia began its biggest war games since the fall of the Soviet Union on Tuesday close to its border with China, mobilizing 300,000 troops in a show of force that will include joint exercises with the Chinese army.
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Greek coalition ally to oppose Macedonia deal in a parliament vote
The leader of the Greek ruling coalition's junior partner said on Tuesday he would not back the government if a deal over Macedonia's name would come to parliament for a vote.
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The leader of the Greek ruling coalition's junior partner said on Tuesday he would not back the government if a deal over Macedonia's name would come to parliament for a vote.
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Dozens of casualties in Afghanistan suicide attack as violence flares
A suicide bomber in Afghanistan killed about 20 people and wounded dozens on Tuesday at a gathering on the highway between the eastern city of Jalalabad and the main border crossing into neighboring Pakistan, officials said.
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A suicide bomber in Afghanistan killed about 20 people and wounded dozens on Tuesday at a gathering on the highway between the eastern city of Jalalabad and the main border crossing into neighboring Pakistan, officials said.
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Palestinian minister says U.S. 'attacking international law' with U.N. funding cuts
Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki said on Tuesday the United States was "attacking international law" after President Donald Trump's decision to halt all funding to U.N. Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA.
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Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki said on Tuesday the United States was "attacking international law" after President Donald Trump's decision to halt all funding to U.N. Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA.
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Former Paraná governor Richa arrested in Brazil: prosecutors
Brazilian police arrested Beto Richa, the former governor of Paraná, as part of an investigation into wrongdoing involving a government program aimed at bolstering policing in rural areas of the state, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
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Brazilian police arrested Beto Richa, the former governor of Paraná, as part of an investigation into wrongdoing involving a government program aimed at bolstering policing in rural areas of the state, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
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Iran demands Iraq hand over Kurdish dissidents, close bases: Fars
The head of Iran's armed forces demanded on Tuesday authorities in neighboring Iraq hand over separatist Kurdish dissidents stationed there and close their bases, according to a report by the semi-official Fars news agency.
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The head of Iran's armed forces demanded on Tuesday authorities in neighboring Iraq hand over separatist Kurdish dissidents stationed there and close their bases, according to a report by the semi-official Fars news agency.
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Greece's Tsipras says confident of Brexit solution for citizens
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Tuesday he was "confident" the European Union and Britain would eventually reach a deal on Brexit.
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Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Tuesday he was "confident" the European Union and Britain would eventually reach a deal on Brexit.
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Italy bristles after U.N. rights chief criticizes migrants' treatment
Italy sharply criticized new U.N. human rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Tuesday after she announced she would send investigators to the country to check reports of racism and violence against migrants.
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Italy sharply criticized new U.N. human rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Tuesday after she announced she would send investigators to the country to check reports of racism and violence against migrants.
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Brazil police arrest former Paraná governor Richa in corruption probe
Brazilian police have arrested Beto Richa, former governor of Paraná, as part of an investigation into wrongdoing involving a government program aimed at bolstering policing in rural areas of the state, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
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Brazilian police have arrested Beto Richa, former governor of Paraná, as part of an investigation into wrongdoing involving a government program aimed at bolstering policing in rural areas of the state, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
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Palestinian minister says U.S. attacking international law with UN funding cuts
Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki said on Tuesday the U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to halt funding to U.N. Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA was an attack on international law.
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Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki said on Tuesday the U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to halt funding to U.N. Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA was an attack on international law.
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Wife of Pakistan's jailed ex-PM Nawaz Sharif dies in London
The cancer-stricken wife of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has died in London, her brother-in-law said on Tuesday.
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The cancer-stricken wife of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has died in London, her brother-in-law said on Tuesday.
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As Sweden swings right, Bannon's anti-EU crusade looks north
Having found an ally in the south and an admirer in the east, Donald Trump's former political strategist Steve Bannon is now looking north for recruits in his crusade to undermine the European Union.
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Having found an ally in the south and an admirer in the east, Donald Trump's former political strategist Steve Bannon is now looking north for recruits in his crusade to undermine the European Union.
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Time running out to agree a Brexit deal with EU, UK's Hammond says
Britain is devoting all its efforts to securing a Brexit deal but time is running out in negotiations with the European Union to agree the terms of its departure, British finance minister Philip Hammond said on Tuesday.
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Britain is devoting all its efforts to securing a Brexit deal but time is running out in negotiations with the European Union to agree the terms of its departure, British finance minister Philip Hammond said on Tuesday.
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EU Salzburg summit is a staging post in Brexit talks: British PM
British Prime Minister Theresa May sees an informal EU summit next week as a "staging post" in Brexit negotiations, that will allow the bloc's leaders to discuss her proposals to leave the European Union for the first time.
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British Prime Minister Theresa May sees an informal EU summit next week as a "staging post" in Brexit negotiations, that will allow the bloc's leaders to discuss her proposals to leave the European Union for the first time.
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Europe must face its policy failures to stop rise of far right: Tsipras
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Tuesday Europe could face an existential crisis over nationalism unless it owned up to its failure to handle a fiscal crisis and deal with an influx of migrants effectively.
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Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Tuesday Europe could face an existential crisis over nationalism unless it owned up to its failure to handle a fiscal crisis and deal with an influx of migrants effectively.
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Ethiopia, Eritrea reopen border points for first time in 20 years
The leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea re-opened crossing points on their shared border on Tuesday for the first time in 20 years, clearing the way for trade between the former foes after a stunning reconciliation.
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The leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea re-opened crossing points on their shared border on Tuesday for the first time in 20 years, clearing the way for trade between the former foes after a stunning reconciliation.
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Rejecting Brexit plan is not a confidence vote on UK PM May: Conservative lawmaker
Lawmakers from British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party can vote against her Brexit plans without it being a vote of confidence in her government, the head of an influential group of pro-Brexit lawmakers said on Tuesday.
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Lawmakers from British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party can vote against her Brexit plans without it being a vote of confidence in her government, the head of an influential group of pro-Brexit lawmakers said on Tuesday.
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Lebanon's PM-designate Hariri says not seeking revenge for father's murder
Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri said on Tuesday he is not seeking revenge for the 2005 bombing that killed his father, former prime minister Rafik Hariri, and will act to preserve stability in his country.
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Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri said on Tuesday he is not seeking revenge for the 2005 bombing that killed his father, former prime minister Rafik Hariri, and will act to preserve stability in his country.
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UK finance minister says time running out on Brexit; BoE governor to stay on
Britain's finance minister Philip Hammond said on Tuesday time was running out to secure a Brexit deal and confirmed that Bank of England Governor Mark Carney had agreed to stay to help the country through "a turbulent period" for its economy.
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Britain's finance minister Philip Hammond said on Tuesday time was running out to secure a Brexit deal and confirmed that Bank of England Governor Mark Carney had agreed to stay to help the country through "a turbulent period" for its economy.
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