Outrage at Johnson’s Rhetoric in Brexit Impasse
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced an angry backlash from across the political spectrum on Thursday following a series of angry exchanges in parliament over Brexit.
Large Fire Breaks Out at French Factory in Rouen
A large fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday at a French factory in the northern port city of Rouen, local authorities said.
Hong Kong Leader to Hold 1st Community Talks to Try to End Crisis
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam will hold her first talks with the public on Thursday in a bid to resolve a political crisis that has fueled nearly four months of sometimes violent protests and plunged the Chinese-run city into chaos.
Khashoggi’s Murder ‘Happened under My Watch,’ Says Saudi Crown Prince
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince said he bears responsibility for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi last year by Saudi operatives “because it happened under my watch,” according to a PBS documentary to be broadcast next week.
Iraq Considers US Sanctions on Iran Illegitimate
The Iraqi ambassador to Tehran said his country does not recognize the US sanctions against Iran as valid and that is why Iraq has come under American pressures.
UK Labor Leader Corbyn Says Priority Is Preventing No-Deal Brexit
Britain's opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Wednesday that it would be appropriate to trigger a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Boris Johnson only when a no-deal Brexit has clearly been averted.
South Korea, US Agree to Work toward ‘Reasonable, Fair’ Sharing of Defense Cost
South Korea and the United States agreed Wednesday to work toward a "reasonable and fair" sharing of the cost of stationing American troops here, the foreign ministry said after wrapping up an opening round of negotiations on the issue.
7 Dead, 14 Rescued as Dragon Boat Capsizes in Philippines
The Philippines coast guard said seven rowers drowned and 14 others were rescued when their dragon boat overturned on Wednesday (Sept 25) after being lashed by strong waves during a practice run off a popular resort island.
Iran Sympathizes with Pakistan over Earthquake Fatalities
Iran’s Foreign Ministry expressed condolences to Pakistan over deaths in an earthquake in the Pakistan-administered Kashmir and areas in Punjab province.
Japan Launches Rocket Carrying Vessel for International Space Station
Japan launched a rocket on Wednesday carrying an unmanned spacecraft bound for the International Space Station, after a fire thwarted its planned launch earlier this month.