Mexico’s coastal communities fear more crude contamination as spill source unclear
COATZACOALCOS, Mexico, March 20 – Residents along Mexico’s Gulf Coast fear more crude oil will wash onto beaches in Tabasco and Veracruz states nearly a month after the first signs…
Record-breaking heatwave that grips western US ‘virtually impossible’ without climate change: Scientists
The phenomenal heat when winter is only just ending alarmed climate watchers, who saw evidence of dire change. Read More
US prosecutors investigate Colombia’s president, a onetime Trump foe
The inquiries are focusing on his possible meetings with drug traffickers and whether he’s solicited donations from traffickers. Read More
US sues Harvard over treatment of Jewish and Israeli students, seeks billions of dollars
The Trump administration is seeking to recover billions of dollars of taxpayer money from Harvard. Read More
Trump calls NATO “cowards” over lack of support in Iran war
WASHINGTON, March 20 – President Donald Trump assailed NATO allies on Friday over their lack of support for the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, calling the longtime U.S. allies “cowards.” Read…
After Israel talks, French minister sees no obvious short-term end to Middle East war
NEAR TEL AVIV, Israel, March 20 – France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Friday he did not see an obvious end to the conflict in the Middle East in…
Switzerland halts weapons exports to US due to Iran war, citing neutrality
March 20 – Switzerland on Friday said it would not issue licences for companies to export weapons to the United States due to the ongoing attacks on Iran, citing the…
Belgian bishop challenges Pope Leo to allow married priests by 2028
BRUSSELS/VATICAN CITY, March 20 – A Catholic bishop said he would push the Vatican for permission to ordain married men as priests by 2028, in an unusual statement that may…
US airlines lean on demand, fares as Iran war rattles overseas peers
CHICAGO, March 20 – U.S. airline chiefs are talking about the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in a way that many of their counterparts overseas are not — projecting confidence about…
Kuwait refinery hit as Iran says it has ‘no concern’ over missile production
The fire at Kuwait’s Al-Ahmadi refinery comes a day after Qatar’s vital Ras Laffan facility was hit. Read More