U.S. lawmakers to push back against Trump on Saudi weapons sales
Members of the U.S. Congress, including some of President Donald Trump’s fellow Republicans as well as Democrats, are preparing legislation seeking to block his plan...
China’s Xi says economy positioned to meet all challenges: Xinhua
Chinese President Xi Jinping said the country’s economy is stable, healthy and well placed to meet all risks and challenges, according to a transcript published...
Canada says it has real concerns over China’s human rights, Beijing protests
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau marked the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown on Tuesday by expressing “real concerns” about China’s human rights record,...
Former Vatican treasurer appears in court for appeal against abuse convictions
Former Vatican treasurer Cardinal George Pell appeared in an Australian court on Wednesday for an appeal hearing against his convictions for sexually abusing two choir...
China’s Xi says country has ability and confidence to meet all challenges: Xinhua
China has the conditions, ability and confidence to meet all risks and challenges and its economy is stable and healthy, Chinese President Xi Jinping told...
Trump administration ban on cruises to Cuba creates chaos for U.S. travelers
The Trump administration banned cruises to Cuba under new restrictions on U.S. travel to the Caribbean island imposed on Tuesday to pressure its Communist government...
Brazil’s Bolsonaro formally recognizes Venezuelan opposition envoy
Brazil’s right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro received the diplomatic credentials of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido’s envoy to Brazil, formally recognizing her as the ambassador of...
Sudan opposition rejects military’s transition plan after day of violence
Sudan’s opposition on Tuesday rejected a plan by its military rulers to hold elections within nine months, a day after the worst bout of violence...
Shooter kills four in Australian city of Darwin
A gunman killed four people and wounded one in the Australian city of Darwin on Tuesday, authorities said, in one of the country’s most violent...
U.S. seeks Russian support on Iran at key Israel meeting: source
The United States believes Russia may be more amenable than in the past to addressing U.S. and Israeli concerns about Iran’s influence, including in Syria,...