The Queen Can’t Stop Boris Johnson’s Brexit Plan, But The British People Might
Sean Gallup/GettyIf you love The Daily Beast’s royal coverage, then we hope you’ll enjoy The Royalist, a members-only series for Beast Inside. Become a member to get it in your inbox on Sunday.Standing meetings are very much in vogue these days, but th…
In final report, UN body says Guatemala ‘captured’ by graft
A U.N. commission that spent the last 12 years probing graft in Guatemala described the country as “captured” by corruption in its final report Wednesday, days before it is set to wrap up operations after President Jimmy Morales refused to renew its ma…
Costco Opens In Shanghai, Shuts Early Owing To Massive Crowds
Costco said it is now limiting the number of customers in its warehouse to 2,000. Local police were helping to manage the crowds, and photos from the store showed long lines.
Hong Kong Officials Met With U.S. Lawmakers About Punishing China
Getty ImagesOfficials from Hong Kong flew to Montana last week for an under-the-radar meeting with U.S. lawmakers about ongoing pro-democracy protests and congressional legislation to protect freedom in Hong Kong, according to sources familiar with the…
Pakistan’s JF-17 Jet Has Its First Victory by Destroying an Iranian Drone
PAF has declined to comment on the matter.An Iranian drone operating in Pakistan’s Parom area of Panjgur district was shot down by a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) JF-17 fighter.It was unknown when the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was shot down but the wrec…
Johnson Plan to Suspend Parliament Challenged by Gina Miller
(Bloomberg) — Follow @Brexit, sign up to our Brexit Bulletin, and tell us your Brexit story. Gina Miller, a Brexit opponent, has filed an urgent application for a legal challenge to stop Prime Minister Boris Johnson from suspending Parliament.Miller h…
UN: Northwest Syria hostilities escalate, with barrel bombs
The U.N. is calling on Syria’s warring parties to ensure the safety of civilians as clashes, shelling and airstrikes escalate in Idlib, western Aleppo and northern Hama, including the use of barrel bombs. On Monday, he said 15 civilians, including wom…
Ruth Davidson Set to Resign as Scottish Tory Leader, Sun Reports
(Bloomberg) — Follow @Brexit, sign up to our Brexit Bulletin, and tell us your Brexit story. Ruth Davidson, the Scottish Conservative Party leader credited with turning around Tory fortunes in Scotland, will resign her post over Prime Minister Boris J…
The Latest: Lebanese army fires at 2 Israeli drones
Lebanon’s official news agency and a security official say the military has fired at two Israeli reconnaissance drones that violated Lebanese airspace. The National News Agency says the incident happened Wednesday night over the village of Odeisseh, n…
Violence Follows Pro-Independence Protests In Indonesia’s Papua Region
Tensions between pro-independence supporters and government authorities in Indonesia’s Papua and West Papua provinces have continued into a second week. The government has shut down Internet access.
Former UK finmin Hammond says move to block no-deal Brexit will have to be next week
British lawmakers who want to stop a possible no-deal Brexit will have to take action next week, former finance minister Philip Hammond said on Wednesday after Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to suspend parliament from late September. Hammond said …
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