Conte to lead ‘more united’ Italy after far-right fall from power
Italy's premier-designate Giuseppe Conte said Thursday his new coalition would lead a "more united, inclusive" country after a deal was struck which cuts the...
UK Govt. asks Queen to suspend Parliament
The UK government has asked the Queen to suspend Parliament just days after MPs return to work in September - and only a few...
Brazil’s Bolsonaro open to foreign aid to fight Amazon fires
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro is willing to accept foreign aid for fighting fires devastating the Amazon rainforest, but only if the country controls the...
Malaysia ex-PM Najib ‘pivotal’ in 1MDB plunder, trial hears
Malaysia's ex-prime minister Najib Razak played a pivotal role in plundering state fund 1MDB and hundreds of millions of dollars were illicitly channelled to...
First bishop ordained in China under Vatican deal
A Chinese Catholic bishop has been ordained with the joint approval of the Pope and Beijing for the first time under an agreement intended...
Two dead as Japan orders 670,000 to flee heavy rains
Two people were confirmed dead on Wednesday as heavy rains pounded southwest Japan, prompting flood and landslide warnings and orders for 670,000 people to...
Aid groups warn against Kenya’s UN bid to sanction Al-Shabaab
Kenya is urging the UN to list Al-Shabaab under the same sanctions as Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State, but foreign donors say the move...
Iran tells US to take ‘first step’, end sanctions
President Hassan Rouhani Tuesday told the United States to "take the first step" by lifting all sanctions against Iran, a day after US President...
Japan to host Africa aid forum as China looms large
Japan hosts development talks with African leaders this week, looking to boost its presence on the continent and offer an alternative to investments by...
Brazil slams G7 aid offer as Amazon fires rage
Brazil on Monday rejected aid from G7 countries to fight wildfires in the Amazon, with a top official telling French President Emmanuel Macron to...
