Bolsonaro irks Chile after personal attack on U.N.’s Bachelet
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro sparked friction with regional ally Chile on Wednesday after he accused its former leader Michelle Bachelet of meddling in his country’s...
Churchill’s grandson says Brexit is sending UK’s influence into ‘free fall’
Nicholas Soames, the grandson of World War Two leader Winston Churchill, said on Wednesday that Brexit is sending Britain’s status into “free fall” after he...
Los Angeles man charged with selling fentanyl to Mac Miller before his death
A Los Angeles man who prosecutors say sold counterfeit oxycodone laced with fentanyl to rapper Mac Miller two days before his death from an accidental...
Mallinckrodt taps restructuring firms: report
Drugmaker Mallinckrodt Plc has hired restructuring firms and may choose to seek bankruptcy protection, CNBC reported on Wednesday, citing a media report....
Even a little exercise linked to a longer life
(Reuters Health) – People who get even a small amount of exercise may be less likely to die prematurely than their more sedentary counterparts, a...
Youngest son of Egypt’s ousted Islamist President Mursi dies
The youngest son of Egypt’s former president, Mohamed Mursi, died on Wednesday from a heart attack, his brother and a family lawyer told Reuters, 2-1/2...
Canada appoints former McKinsey consultant envoy to China, business groups pleased
Canada has appointed veteran business consultant Dominic Barton as ambassador to China, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday, as the government grapples with a...
Brazil Senate committee approves pension system overhaul
Brazil’s Senate constitutional affairs committee on Wednesday approved by a vote of 18-7 a bill that would overhaul the social security system and save the...
Fernand weakens into tropical depression: NHC
Fernand weakened into a tropical depression and will likely dissipate Wednesday night or early Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory on...
Pence says he hopes for orderly Brexit amid showdown
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Wednesday he hoped Great Britain and the European Union would reach a deal for an orderly UK exit...