UK lawmakers approve bid to legalize same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland
Britain’s parliament voted on Tuesday in favor of a plan that would compel the government to legalize same-sex marriage and extend abortion rights in Northern...
Mozilla blocks UAE bid to become an internet security guardian after hacking reports
Firefox browser maker Mozilla is blocking the United Arab Emirates’ government from serving as one of its internet security gatekeepers, citing Reuters reports on a...
Novartis to sell epinephrine shot in U.S. pharmacies amid EpiPen shortage
Novartis AG said on Tuesday it would make its generic pre-filled epinephrine shots immediately available in local pharmacies across the United States, as a shortage...
Japan, South Korea raise stakes in dispute over forced labor
Japan and South Korea raised the stakes on Tuesday in a dispute that threatens to disrupt global supplies of smartphones and chips, with South Korea...
Europeans call for urgent meeting of Iran nuclear deal parties
European powers accused Iran on Tuesday of “pursuing activities inconsistent with its commitments” under a 2015 nuclear deal and called for an urgent meeting of...
Mexico Finance Minister Urzua quits, Herrera named successor
Mexico’s moderate Finance Minister Carlos Urzua resigned on Tuesday, citing deep differences over economic issues, in a blow for the government of President Andres Manuel...
Instant View: Mexican finance minister quits, deputy named successor
Mexican Finance Minister Carlos Urzua resigned on Tuesday, citing deep differences over economic issues, in a blow to the government of President Andres Manuel Lopez...
UK lawmakers back plan to hinder a no-deal Brexit push
British lawmakers approved the first of several measures that could make it more difficult for the next prime minister to force through a no-deal Brexit...
Japan denies imposing South Korean trade embargo at WTO
Japan denied imposing a trade embargo on South Korea on Tuesday, after a complicated diplomatic dispute that could disrupt global supplies of chips and smartphones...
Rapper Nicki Minaj pulls out of Saudi Arabia concert, cites support for women’s, LGBTQ rights
U.S. rapper Nicki Minaj said on Tuesday that she was pulling out of a planned concert in Saudi Arabia next week, citing her support for...