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UK’s Johnson sparks outrage after forcing suspension of parliament

LONDON, Aug 29, 2019 (AFP) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson sparked fury among pro-Europeans and MPs opposed to a no-deal Brexit by forcing the suspension of parliament weeks before Britain's EU departure date. The pound slid on the surprise news Wednesday, which opponents branded a "coup" and a "declaration

Iran tells US to take ‘first step’ by ending sanctions

TEHRAN, Aug 27, 2019 (AFP) – President Hassan Rouhani Tuesday told the United States to “take the first step” by

Ethics outcry as Trump touts ‘magnificent’ Doral for next G7

MIAMI (AP) — President Donald Trump was in full sales mode Monday, doing everything but pass out brochures as he

Iranian Envoy Gets Surprise G-7 Invite

France, Aug 26 (AP): A top Iranian official paid an unannounced visit Sunday to the G-7 summit and headed straight

G-7 leaders meeting on threats to global economy

BIARRITZ, France (AP) — Leaders of the Group of Seven are arriving for a working meeting focused on looming threats

Trump: Boris Johnson the ‘right man’ for Brexit

BIARRITZ, France (AP) — The Latest on the Group of Seven summit (all times local): 9:20 a.m. U.S. President Donald

Indian former FM Jaitley passes away at 66

New Delhi, Aug 24, (ANI/RSS): Former finance minister and senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley passed away here at All India

Russia’s floating nuclear plant sails to its destination

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s first floating nuclear power plant sailed Friday to its destination on the nation’s Arctic coast, a

France presses India to opt for dialogue in Kashmir crisis

CHANTILLY, France (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has met with India’s prime minister, discussing climate and other concerns ahead

Global worry over Amazon fires escalates; Bolsonaro defiant

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Amid global concern about raging fires in the Amazon, Brazil’s government complained Thursday that it