Singapore’s ‘Escobar’ to drop picture of Colombian drug lord after complaints The owner of a Singapore bar named “Escobar” said a picture of the Colombian drug lord may have been a bad choice after angry complaints and a warning from the narcotics agency in a country known for its zero-tolerance […]
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Iran says it can discuss other issues if nuclear deal successful The West must ensure the Iran 2015 nuclear deal succeeds before trying to negotiate other issues, a senior Iranian official said in a rare public suggestion Tehran could discuss matters such as its regional activities or missile program with […]
Venezuela sets presidential vote for April 22 after talks crumble Venezuela on Wednesday set a presidential election for April 22 after mediation talks between the leftist government and an opposition coalition collapsed, setting the stage for the likely re-election of President Nicolas Maduro. Venezuela’s ruling socialists had previously said a […]
Thirty-five Thai activists report to police after junta protest A group of Thai activists reported to police on Thursday to acknowledge charges brought against them, including charges of illegal assembly, after they staged a demonstration in Bangkok last month to protest a delay to a general election. Thirty-five out of […]
ASEAN hopes to expedite code of conduct on South China Sea: Singapore The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is hoping to expedite negotiations on a code of conduct with China for the disputed South China Sea but it isn’t realistic to expect an agreement within a year, Singapore’s defense minister […]
Palestinian killed after wounding Israeli guard at West Bank settlement: military A Palestinian assailant was shot dead on Wednesday after stabbing a security guard at the entrance to a Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank, the Israeli military said. The civilian guard, stationed at the Karmei Tzur settlement north […]
U.N. finds possible extrajudicial killings in El Salvador gang offensive Police and soldiers in El Salvador may have committed extrajudicial killings and used excessive force in their battle against violent street gangs in the Central American country, the United Nations said on Monday. Agnes Callamard, the UN Special Rapporteur on […]
Israeli minister “honoured” to be barred from Poland over Holocaust bill Israel’s education minister said on Monday he was “honoured” Poland had canceled his visit to Warsaw this week because he refused to back off of condemnation of a bill that would outlaw suggesting Poland was complicit in the Holocaust. […]
Turkish president heads to Italy to discuss Jerusalem with pope Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan flew to Italy on Sunday ahead of talks with Pope Francis that are expected to center on Jerusalem after U.S. President Donald Trump recognized the holy city as the capital of Israel. Jerusalem is home to […]
Conservative Christian leads Costa Rica presidential vote, run-off likely Conservative Christian singer and TV anchor Fabricio Alvarado held a strong lead in Costa Rica’s presidential election on Sunday, after galvanizing the campaign with his sharp opposition to gay marriage, but a run-off vote looked certain. With results in from nearly […]
