EPA chief defends biofuel waivers in meeting with farm senators – sources
The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency defended his agency’s expanded use of waivers exempting refineries from the nation’s biofuel law during a closed-door...
Ukraine court approves seizure of detained Russian tanker: Ifax
A Ukrainian court ruled on Tuesday to formally approve the seizure of a Russian tanker that was detained by Ukrainian authorities at the Danube river...
Lebanon festival cancels Mashrou’ Leila show after religious pressure
Lebanon’s Byblos festival has canceled a concert by Lebanese band Mashrou’ Leila which was set for next week after calls from church leaders who accused...
Irish PM tells Johnson that withdrawal agreement cannot be re-opened
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar told his British counterpart Boris Johnson on Tuesday that the Brexit withdrawal agreement could not be re-opened, and that “satisfactory”...
Russian court rejects Kremlin critic Navalny’s early release appeal
A court in Moscow rejected jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s appeal for early release on health grounds on Tuesday, after he was suddenly taken ill...
A$AP Rocky’s mother, lawyer arrive at Swedish court
A$AP Rocky’s mother and lawyer were seen arriving at the Stockholm District Court on Tuesday as the rapper’s trial got underway. Rough cut (no reporter...
Vietnamese fishermen call for action against China
A Vietnamese fishermen’s group has called on the government to take stronger measures for the removal of a Chinese oil survey vessel that Vietnam accuses...
New British PM calls Dublin for first time since taking charge
Irish prime minister Leo Varadkar and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke by telephone on Tuesday, national broadcaster RTE has reported....
Pakistani reporter in neck-deep floodwaters goes viral
A video clip of a Pakistani reporter speaking in neck-deep floodwaters has gone viral in South Asia....
‘Five Eyes’ security alliance to discuss encryption in London: source
Encryption is one of the top agenda items at a London meeting of security officials from the U.S.-led ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance, an official told...