International

Monday, December 23rd 2019 - 23:06 UTC
Trump invites Johnson to the White House, but the impeachment and Brexit could delay potential dates

U.S. President Donald Trump has invited British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to visit him in the White House in the new year, British media reported on Sunday. Trump’s invitation was made after the British prime minister’s election win this month, The Sunday Times newspaper reported. Britain wants to strike a new trade deal with the United States after it leaves the European Union at the end of January.
Monday, December 23rd 2019 - 22:37 UTC
Airbnb is an “information society service” rather than a property broker, rules Europe's top court

The accommodation-booking service Airbnb does not need an estate agent's license to operate in France, Europe's top court has ruled. The French tourism association had complained that Airbnb did not comply with French property laws.
Monday, December 23rd 2019 - 21:44 UTC
US Environment agency reaffirms glyphosate does not cause cancer; contradicts California court verdict

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Justice Department said a federal appeals court should reverse a lower court verdict finding Bayer AG liable in the case of a California man who blamed its Roundup weed killer for his cancer.
Monday, December 23rd 2019 - 10:26 UTC
Carnival Cruise apologizes for the “allision” at Cozumel between two of its vessels

In a letter sent to guests on Friday, Carnival Cruise Line apologized for an earlier accident in Cozumel, Mexico, during which the Carnival Glory came into contact with the Carnival Legend while docking, resulting in six passengers sustaining minor injuries.
Monday, December 23rd 2019 - 10:20 UTC
Five get death sentences in Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi's assassination

Five people have been sentenced to die by Saudi Arabia's judiciary system while the other three were handed down jail terms for the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Chief Prosecutor Shalaan al-Shalaan announced Monday.
Monday, December 23rd 2019 - 09:04 UTC
Hundreds of children sexually abused by priests from ultra conservative branch of Mexican Catholic Church

At least 175 children were sexually assaulted by priests belonging to an ultra-conservative Mexican branch of the Roman Catholic Church, according to an internal report published over the weekend.
Monday, December 23rd 2019 - 08:40 UTC
Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold, but ready to cut over global and Brexit uncertainties

The Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold at 0.75% but indicated it may cut the cost of borrowing if global economic growth fails to recover or Brexit uncertainties persist. It said the UK economy was expected to pick up from its current weakness.
Monday, December 23rd 2019 - 08:35 UTC
French fashion designer Emanuel Ungaro has died in Paris aged 86

Ungaro was the son of Italian immigrants who trained under Spanish designer Cristobal Balenciaga. He founded his fashion house in the 1960s and described himself as a “sensual obsessive” - with a reputation for bold colors and prints.
Monday, December 23rd 2019 - 07:33 UTC
Spain's “El Gordo” lottery paid more than €2 billion in lucky numbers prizes

Winners of Spain's “El Gordo” lottery were celebrating on Sunday after more than €2 billion were paid out as the lucky numbers were announced live on national television.
Saturday, December 21st 2019 - 11:06 UTC
Falklands, UK forces and South Georgia: The search for the Chilean aircraft continues

The Search and Rescue operation of the Chilean Air Force’s C-130, that made full use of assets and personnel available of the Falkland Islands Government (FIG), the British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI) and the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI), continues along with the Chile’s search command, according to a joint statement released on Friday: