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UN rights council renews Yemen war crimes probe despite Saudi, Yemeni objections

9/28/2018, 4:57:08 PM
The United Nations Human Rights Council voted to extend by one year an international probe of alleged war crimes committed in Yemen, despite strong opposition from Saudi Arabia and several of its allies. ✔ That proposal was a non-starter for many states, given a widespread lack of confidence in the Yemeni commission ✔ Saudi Arabia intervened in Yemen in March 2015 when President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi fled into exile as rebels closed in on his last stronghold


SYRIA SHOWDOWN: Merkel agrees FOUR-WAY MEETING with Putin, Erdogan and Macron

9/28/2018, 5:31:26 PM
ANGELA Merkel has agreed on holding a four-way meeting with Vladimir Putin, Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Emmanuel Macron to discuss the situation of Idlib, the last major rebel-held stronghold in Syria. ✔ The province is controlled by a number of rival factions leading a total of 70,000 fighters ✔ The dominant group is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a jihadist alliance linked to al-Qaeda ✔ Mrs Merkel and Mr Erdogan discussed a wide range of topics during their meeting, including the potential release of the German citizens arrested since the failed coup in 2016 ✔ An additional 140 journalists face outstanding arrest warrants


Ukraine’s Poroshenko accepts American patrol boats after claim the deal was deliverately stalled

9/28/2018, 7:14:04 PM
The US Coast Guard has handed over two patrol boats that it no longer needs to Ukraine. The move is meant to boost Ukraine’s pathetic fleet, but was reportedly stalled for years due to corruption in the government. ✔ In late March, an investigation by the Ukrainian branch of Radio Liberty/Radio Free Europe reported that Ukraine and the US have been talking about a possible transfer of the boats since at least 2014, but red tape on part of Ukraine prevented any significant progress


Talks for new Trump-Kim summit focus on ending Korean War

9/28/2018, 7:05:51 PM
North seen seeking official declaration in return for disclosing nuclear sites ✔ 19 statement, Pompeo suggested that Kim agreed to scrap the site in the presence of U.S. and International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors -- something not mentioned in the North-South agreement ✔ Get unique insights on Asia, the most dynamic market in the world ✔ Try 3 months for $9 Offer ends September 30th


The Latest: Malaysia PM decries rising turmoil around world

9/28/2018, 4:45:26 PM
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The latest on the United Nations General Assembly (all times local): 12:30 p.m. Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is crit ✔ (AP Photo/Richard Drew) FILE - In this file photo dated Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, Rohingya refugees walk at Balukhali Refugee Camp in Bangladesh ✔ Vassily Nebenzia as he attends a meeting of the United Nations Security Council during the 73rd session of the U.N


Wang Yi: China not seeking to displace US as top power

9/28/2018, 4:08:49 PM
Chinese foreign minister says Beijing and Washington can overcome 'current difficulties' amid burgeoning trade war. ✔ It is a misguided anticipation that will be extremely detrimental to US interests and the future of the United States, Wang told the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City, where he was attending the UN General Assembly ✔ He declared that further cooperation with China was key in pursuing denuclearisation of its ally North Korea ✔ UpFront South China Sea: The world's next big war


Amal Clooney Gives Passionate Plea for Jailed Journalists at U.N. Day After Wedding Anniversary

9/28/2018, 7:53:47 PM
Amal Clooney once again spoke at the United Nations in support of her clients, this time focusing on the two Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar ✔ The international human rights lawyer, 40, spoke on a panel at the Press Behind Bars event at the U.N ✔ Clooney has gone back to work since giving birth to twins Ella and Alexander in June 2017 with husband George Clooney ✔ Thursday marked her four-year wedding anniversary to George ✔ She is also currently defending Irish prisoners who were mistreated by the country


The Latest: Iraqi thanks world for its help in fighting IS

9/28/2018, 7:41:14 PM
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The latest on the United Nations General Assembly (all times local): 3:20 p.m. Iraq's top diplomat has thanked the international ✔ (AP Photo/Richard Drew) Alexis Tsipras, the Prime Minister of Greece, addresses the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N ✔ Vassily Nebenzia as he attends a meeting of the United Nations Security Council during the 73rd session of the U.N


The Latest: Russia will strive to preserve Iran nuclear deal

9/28/2018, 6:25:23 PM
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The latest on the United Nations General Assembly (all times local): 2:20 p.m. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Moscow ✔ (AP Photo/Richard Drew) FILE - In this file photo dated Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, Rohingya refugees walk at Balukhali Refugee Camp in Bangladesh ✔ Vassily Nebenzia as he attends a meeting of the United Nations Security Council during the 73rd session of the U.N


The Latest: Greece calls for better cooperation on migrants

9/28/2018, 6:01:25 PM
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The latest on the United Nations General Assembly (all times local): 1:50 p.m. Greece is using its address to world leaders to ch ✔ (AP Photo/Richard Drew) FILE - In this file photo dated Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, Rohingya refugees walk at Balukhali Refugee Camp in Bangladesh ✔ Vassily Nebenzia as he attends a meeting of the United Nations Security Council during the 73rd session of the U.N


China, Russia take up globalism mantle as US sheds it at UN

9/28/2018, 7:03:07 PM
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Days after U.S. President Donald Trump denounced globalism before world leaders at the United Nations, China and Russia positioned themselves Friday as defen ✔ UNITED NATIONS (AP) Days after U.S. President Donald Trump denounced globalism before world leaders at the United Nations, China and Russia positioned themselves Friday as defenders of internationalism that are keeping promises when Washington is backing away from them ✔ China has accused the Trump administration of bullying


China says 'no cause for panic' over U.S. ties, but won't be...

9/28/2018, 7:52:22 PM
The Chinese government's top diplomat, Wang Yi, said on Friday there was &q... ✔ U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned members of the United Nations Security Council on Thursday that they must set the example by enforcing sanctions on North Korea as China and Russia suggested the council consider easing the tough measures because progress had been made


Once an outcast, Ukrainian Patriarch ready to lead church split...

9/28/2018, 5:30:20 PM
Patriarch Filaret was defrocked and excommunicated by the Russian Orthodox churc... ✔ Putin wants to return to the past, to the period when empires existed, Filaret said in an interview ✔ There will be provocations and we anticipate them, but we will do everything according to the law, voluntarily and without any violence ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles


China is 'champion of multilateralism,' foreign minister says

9/28/2018, 6:43:34 PM
Wang Yi talks of upholding 'world order' and criticizes 'impulse' decisions ✔ and its ideals, and comes as China is stepping up its financial commitments to the organization ✔ Beginning in 2019, China will overtake Japan to become the second-largest contributor to the U.N.'s general budget ✔ Try 3 months for $9 Offer ends September 30th


Trump meets with Chilean leader at the White House

9/28/2018, 7:16:11 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump met Friday with President Sebastian Pinera of Chile at the White House for talks that focused on trade, security and the humanitarian cris ✔ WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump met Friday with President Sebastian Pinera of Chile at the White House for talks that focused on trade, security and the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela ✔ In front of the cameras, however, it was all pleasantries for two billionaires who were entrepreneurs before entering politics in their respective countries


Turkish President Erdogan’s Visit to Germany Proves Tricky for Merkel

9/28/2018, 4:17:22 PM
Tensions over human rights and press freedom threatened to overshadow Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Germany, a trip aimed at improving ties amid an economic crisis at home, after he banned journalists from a press conference. ✔ And Turkish authorities demanded the extradition of Can Dundar, a notable former newspaper editor critical of the president who has lived in Germany as a refugee for the past two years, and 68 other Turkish fugitives accused of terrorism by prosecutors controlled by Mr. Erdogan


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