Monthly Archives: January 2019

U.S. prosecutors press witnesses to testify against Assange-WikiLeaks

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Reuters: World News

U.S. federal prosecutors have stepped up efforts to pressure witnesses to testify against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, WikiLeaks said on Wednesday, in connection with what it said were secret criminal charges filed by the Trump administration.

Thousands of caravan migrants in limbo awaiting Mexico asylum

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Griff Jenkins

Almost 9,000 migrants hoping to reach the U.S. through various caravans have registered for temporary asylum and work visas in Mexico but only 500 have been granted status, officials say.

East Libyan forces call U.N. envoy ‘opponent’

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Reuters: World News

The forces that control eastern Libya regard U.N. envoy Ghassan Salame as an enemy contributing to the North African nation's violent crisis, a spokesman said on Wednesday.

Venezuela’s Maduro breaks diplomatic ties with US amid protests: What to know about the socialist leader

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Jennifer Earl

A furious Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro broke diplomatic ties with the U.S. Wednesday as tens of thousands of locals marched the streets to protest the socialist leader's rule, calling it a "crisis."

Trump threatens to cut aid to Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador over caravans

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Reuters: World News

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a new threat to cut off aid to three Central American countries on Wednesday in response to what he said was a new wave of immigrants headed toward the United States from those countries.

Twenty British ministers discussing plans to stop no-deal Brexit: Telegraph

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Reuters: World News

Twenty British ministers have been meeting secretly to discuss plans to stop a no-deal Brexit, the Daily Telegraph newspaper reported on Wednesday.

Special Forces soldier killed in Afghanistan identified

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Lucas Tomlinson

The Army identified the Special Forces soldier killed in Afghanistan Tuesday as a Green Beret from Virginia.

Morocco foreign minister backs dialogue on Syria’s return to Arab league

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Reuters: World News

Morocco softened its rhetoric on Syria on Wednesday, with its foreign minister signaling support for calls among some Arab states for a return of Damascus to the Arab League.

Worldwide terror attacks shrink to seven-year low, new study shows

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Hollie McKay

Global terror attacks fell 33 percent last year, while non-militant fatalities dropped by more than one-quarter, marking their lowest point since 2011, according to a new report.

North Korea’s Kim satisfied at outcome of negotiations with U.S.: KCNA

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Reuters: World News

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed satisfaction over results of recent talks between the country's delegation and U.S. officials to discuss the second summit between him and U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking highly of the American leader, state media said on Thursday.

Malawi president directs police to crack down on pre-vote violence

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Reuters: World News

Malawi President Peter Mutharika urged police on Wednesday to stamp down on any "rogue elements" ahead of an election in May, especially warning against any politically motivated violence directed towards women.

Italy’s far-right renews its assault on Macron

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Reuters Video: World News

The growing fractures in unity between European Union governments are now splitting two countries considered at the core of the bloc: France and Italy.

France’s ‘yellow vest’ protesters to field candidates in EU vote

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Reuters: World News

France's anti-government "yellow vest" protesters are to put forward a list of candidates to run in upcoming European Parliament elections, it said on Wednesday.

Maduro rival claims Venezuela presidency amid protests, U.S. support

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Reuters: World News

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself interim president on Wednesday, winning over the backing of Washington and many Latin American nations and prompting socialist Nicolas Maduro to break relations with the United States.

Venezuela defense minister disavows opposition president

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Reuters: World News

Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino said via Twitter on Wednesday that the country's armed forces disavow any president who is self-proclaimed or imposed by "dark interests."

Chinese-Australian writer detained in China

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Reuters: World News

China has detained a Chinese-Australian writer who had flown in from New York last week, the Australian government said, adding it was trying to find out why he was being held.

Costa Rica president says recognizes Guaido as Venezuelan leader

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Reuters: World News

Costa Rica recognizes opposition leader Juan Guaido as the interim president of Venezuela, President Carlos Alvarado said on Wednesday.

Afghanistan’s CEO says U.S. has reassured on troop pullout

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Reuters: World News

The United States has assured Afghanistan's government that any U.S. troop pullout would not affect the combat abilities of remaining forces, Afghan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah said on Wednesday.

Congo’s Kabila says he is ‘without regret’ ahead of power handover

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Reuters: World News

Democratic Republic of Congo's outgoing President Joseph Kabila said he would hand over power on Thursday "without regret" and called on Congolese to support his successor, Felix Tshisekedi.

Inside the Venezuelan protest movement: ‘This is our chance!’

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Hollie McKay

Draped in the flag of their country – once the richest and most prosperous in Venezuela – thousands of Venezuelans poured into the streets on Wednesday and Thursday, vigorously calling for reigning President Nicolas Maduro to be removed from office.