News Archives for World - 2020-06-20

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Middle East

Bomb kills 9 pro-regime fighters in south Syria: monitor

In early May, unknown gunmen abducted and killed nine policemen in a rare attack on a government building.

Published 20 Jun, 2020 09:24pm

USA

US judge rules against Trump administration's request to block Bolton's book

"While Bolton's unilateral conduct raises grave national security concerns, the government has not established that an injunction is an appropriate remedy."
"Defendant Bolton has gambled with the national security of the United States," US Judge

Updated 20 Jun, 2020 09:45pm

Africa

Egypt's Sisi orders army to be ready for missions abroad amid tensions over Libya

Turkey's support for the GNA has reversed a 14-month assault on Tripoli by forces loyal to Haftar.
"If some people think that they can cross the Sirte-Jufra frontline, this is a red line for us", he said.

Published 20 Jun, 2020 08:50pm

World

Trump campaign raised $74mn in May, short of Biden's haul

Trump's fundraising, up from $61.7 million in April, comes as the president is set to hold his first major campaign event.
Former Vice President Biden and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) raised $80.8 million in May, their largest single month

Published 20 Jun, 2020 08:43pm

USA

Pompeo says UN vote on race, policing in US is 'hypocrisy'

"The council's decision to vote yesterday on a resolution focusing on policing and race in the US marks a new low," Pompeo said.

Published 20 Jun, 2020 07:28pm

Middle East

Saudi Arabia to lift national curfew, resume economic activities as of Sunday

The curfew will be lifted as of 6 AM tomorrow (Sunday), while Umra, international flights.
Social gatherings to more than 50 people remain suspended.

Published 20 Jun, 2020 06:27pm

World

Iran coronavirus death toll tops 9,500

Health ministry spokeswoman said there were also 2,322 new cases of infection, with the total number of confirmed cases now at 202,584.

Published 20 Jun, 2020 05:59pm

Europe

France's Macron seeks review of fraud case against ex-rival and PM Fillon

A ruling will be handed down on June 29 after a trial in which Fillon vigorously denied the claims, saying he was the victim of a political hit job.

Published 20 Jun, 2020 05:34pm

Africa

Tripoli govt to boycott Arab League Libya talks

Egypt responded with a peace initiative that was welcomed by fellow Haftar supporters the UAE, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

Published 20 Jun, 2020 05:25pm

Europe

Erdogan says Turkey has lost some ground in coronavirus fight

The numbers in recent days show that we have lost our position in the fight against the epidemic.
Economic recovery signals have been "quite strong" since May and "we expect great momentum from the second half of the year," he added.

Published 20 Jun, 2020 05:19pm

Europe

Putin concerned how much agreements with US can be trusted amid protests

There is a growing unpredictability in steps by Washington and this is worrying world capitals.

Published 20 Jun, 2020 05:16pm

Europe

Coronavirus cases exceed 2.5 million in Europe: AFP tally

Globally, there have been 8,680,649 cases, including 459,976 deaths.

Published 20 Jun, 2020 05:12pm

Europe

UK's Sunak sees 'enormous difference' after social distance review

Obviously that is something that will make an enormous difference, I think, to many businesses who are keen to see a change.
Sunak said he understood how the rule was affecting the ability of pubs, restaurants and other hospitality firms to reopen.

Published 20 Jun, 2020 05:06pm

Asia

China to set up 'national security agency' in Hong Kong: state media

Xinhua said the eventual law would criminalise "secession, subversion of state power, terrorism, and collusion with foreign forces" that endanger security.

Published 20 Jun, 2020 04:53pm

South Asia

China unveils security law for Hong Kong, city's freedoms in doubt

Beijing said the draft included a new national security office for Hong Kong to collect intelligence.
China says the law is aimed at tackling separatist activity, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces.

Published 20 Jun, 2020 04:17pm

South Asia

India, China accuse each other of violating de facto border

India will not allow any unilateral changes to the disputed border, it said in a statement.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian accused Indian troops of a "deliberate provocation" in the tense Himalayan area.

Published 20 Jun, 2020 04:14pm

Africa

IMF approves $148mn emergency credit for Guinea

"Worsening global conditions and a rapidly spreading local outbreak have deteriorated Guinea's short-term growth prospects.

Published 20 Jun, 2020 04:13pm

USA

Trump delights supporters, alarms health officials with Tulsa rally

Trump has come under fire for his responses to the coronavirus and to the death of George Floyd.
Supporters are delighted to see Trump back on the campaign trail, and those wanting to attend far outstripped the number of seats available, Trump campaig

Published 20 Jun, 2020 04:02pm

World

Brazil passes 1 million coronavirus cases with no end in sight

It has reported 48,954 deaths.

Published 20 Jun, 2020 11:09am

World

UN warns aid flights could collapse in July

GENEVA: The United Nations warned Friday that its humanitarian logistics flights could be largely grounded in July...