U.N. says Yemeni warring sides agree “ceasefire mechanism”
Yemen’s warring sides have agreed on a “mechanism and new measures to reinforce the ceasefire and de-escalation” around the flashpoint port of Hodeidah, as well...
LVMH pairs with Stella McCartney in ethical fashion bet
French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH said on Monday it was pairing up with British designer Stella McCartney to further develop her brand, just months after...
Oklahoma at trial’s end says opioid ‘kingpin’ J&J fueled epidemic
Lawyers for the state of Oklahoma on Monday compared Johnson & Johnson to a drug cartel leader as they sought to hold the drugmaker responsible...
Brazil vice president says country is staying in Paris climate accord
Brazil’s Vice President Hamilton Mourao said on Monday he considers it “impossible” for Brazil to leave the Paris Agreement on climate change....
Legal battle over U.S. gerrymandering shifts to North Carolina as trial begins
North Carolina’s state legislative districts were unconstitutionally gerrymandered to entrench Republicans in power and must be thrown out, a lawyer for state Democrats and a...
Rookie van Aert wins 10th stage of Tour de France
Tour de France rookie Wout van Aert of Belgium won Monday’s 10th stage in a sprint finish....
Czech Social Democrats stick to minister nominee in government dispute
The Czech Republic’s junior coalition party the Social Democrats said on Monday they were sticking with their preferred candidate for culture minister, prolonging a spat...
Republican response muted as Democrats accuse Trump of ‘racist’ attacks on congresswomen
Most of U.S. President Donald Trump’s fellow Republicans were silent on Monday as he intensified Twitter attacks on four Democratic congresswomen, prompting other Democrats to...
Landmine kills 11 pilgrims in southern Afghanistan
At least 11 pilgrims including seven children were killed and on Monday when their vehicle set off a landmine in southern Afghanistan, local government and...
England cricketers celebrate with fans after World Cup triumph
England’s World Cup winning cricketers met hundreds of school children at The Oval in London as part of a project to inspire a new generation...