Trump to bar funding of entities that do diversity work abroad – report
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration plans to halt federal funding of any organization or government that supports work overseas related to gender identity or diversity, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing…
Morocco youth protests spread and turn deadly, two killed
RABAT – Two people were killed and others injured in Lqliaa, near Agadir, when security forces used firearms to prevent a group of individuals from stealing their weapons on Wednesday…
Israeli military boards aid boats bound for Gaza
The Global Sumud Flotilla was carrying medicine and food to Gaza and consisted of over 40 civilian boats. Read More
White House fires many members of the National Council on the Humanities
WASHINGTON – The White House fired many members of the National Council on the Humanities on Wednesday, with the council’s website showing that only four appointees of President Donald Trump…
Britain plans tougher settlement rules for refugees
LONDON – Britain will no longer automatically extend settlement and family reunion rights to migrants who have been granted asylum, the government announced on Wednesday in a further effort to…
EU leaders back ‘drone wall’ to repel Russia after airspace violations
European authorities have accused Russia of brazen violations of the region’s airspace. Read More
Strike called in Italy, protests flare over interception of Gaza aid ships
ROME – Italian unions called a general strike for Friday in solidarity with the international aid flotilla for Gaza, while protests sprang up in a number of cities late on…
Wildlife advocate, primate expert Jane Goodall dies at 91
Scientist and global activist Jane Goodall, who turned her childhood love of primates into a lifelong quest for protecting the environment, died on Wednesday at the age of 91, the…
Brazil energy ministry seeks federal cash injection for Eletronuclear amid insolvency risk
BRASILIA/SAO PAULO – Brazil’s Mines and Energy Ministry has asked the federal government for a capital injection into Eletronuclear to prevent the company’s imminent insolvency, adding to the long-running financial…
Madagascar protesters demand president’s resignation in fifth day of rallies
ANTANANARIVO – Hundreds of protesters across Madagascar demanded the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina on Wednesday, taking to the streets for a fifth day of demonstrations that have shaken the…