Brazil minister says adjustment of Bolsa Familia welfare program is ‘on the table,’ – DW news
SAO PAULO – The Brazilian minister of social development told news outlet DW that a potential adjustment to the country’s cash transfer program Bolsa Familia is “on the table,” according…
US judge to weigh blocking Trump from dismantling USAID
A U.S. judge will consider on Friday whether to temporarily block the Trump administration from dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development and carrying out plans to put thousands of…
Quotes from President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s interview with Reuters
KYIV – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy gave an interview to Reuters on Friday. Here are some of his key quotes, translated from Ukrainian into English by Reuters: Read More
ACLU leads push for access to migrant detainees shuttled to Guantanamo
WASHINGTON – The American Civil Liberties Union on Friday demanded access to migrants flown by the U.S. military to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, saying the Trump administration has provided virtually no…
News outlets reject Trump accusations of USAID media ‘payoff’
Several major news outlets including Politico and the Associated Press have rejected unsubstantiated accusations by President Donald Trump and right-wing influencers that the U.S. Agency for International Development paid millions…
Hamas accuses Israel of ceasefire breaches ahead of next hostage-for-prisoner exchange
CAIRO/JERUSALEM – Hamas accused Israel of multiple breaches of their ceasefire agreement on Friday, a day before the scheduled exchange of three more Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners in the…
Russia says it has taken control of strategic city of Toretsk in eastern Ukraine
MOSCOW – Russian forces have taken control of the strategic coal-mining city of Toretsk in eastern Ukraine, Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Friday. Read More
Trump administration to keep 611 USAID essential staff, notice says
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s administration will keep 611 essential workers on board at USAID, according to a notice sent to workers at the U.S. foreign aid agency late Thursday…
Rwanda accuses Congo of planning large attack
GENEVA – Rwanda said on Friday it had proof of an intended major attack by the Democratic Republic of Congo and denied it was fomenting conflict inside its neighbour’s border.…
US has set ‘red line’ that Hezbollah not join Lebanese govt, envoy says
BEIRUT – The United States has set a “red line” that Shi’ite armed group Hezbollah should not be a member of Lebanon’s next government after itr military defeat by Israel…