Johnson declines to back UK envoy to Washington over Trump row
Boris Johnson, the leading contender to become Britain’s prime minister, declined to say whether he would keep the country’s ambassador to Washington in his job...
One year on, Ethiopians and Eritreans discuss effects of stunning reconciliation
A year ago Ethiopia and Eritrea reached a remarkable agreement after two decades of war. Twelve months on, the fortunes of those affected are mixed....
France will end healthcare refunds for homeopathic drugs
France will end social security reimbursements for homeopathic drugs and the new policy – which has drawn the fire of alternative medicine advocates – will...
Rapper Nicki Minaj pulls out of controversial Saudi Arabia concert
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...
At least 100 migrants walk free from shelled detention center in Tripoli
Libyan officials allowed at least 100 migrants to walk free on Tuesday from a detention center in the capital Tripoli that was hit by a...
In blow to Mexican president, finance minister quits over economic ‘extremism’
Mexico’s moderate Finance Minister Carlos Urzua resigned on Tuesday with a letter that shocked markets by citing “extremism” in economic policy, before President Andres Manuel...
Johnson refuses to say if he would quit if UK still in EU after Oct. 31
Boris Johnson, the favorite to become the next British prime minister, refused to say whether he would resign if the United Kingdom does not leave...
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...
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 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...