International

Tuesday, September 10th 2019 - 09:25 UTC
Parliament rejects a snap election and demands government publish all documents related to a “no deal” Brexit

British MPs rejected a second attempt by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday to call an early election to break the Brexit deadlock, in a final show of defiance before he controversially suspends parliament. After a tumultuous few days that exposed Johnson's weakness in the face of hostile lawmakers, the House of Commons again refused to grant a snap poll that might have bolstered his position.
Tuesday, September 10th 2019 - 09:20 UTC
US soccer federation and FIFA accused of preventing foreign major teams from competing in the US

The U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) illegally conspired with football’s governing body FIFA to prevent foreign clubs and leagues from holding competitive matches in the United States, a lawsuit filed by a sports promotions company alleged on Monday.
Tuesday, September 10th 2019 - 09:16 UTC
Another lady, Kristalina Georgieva, will become the IMF managing director

The top executive at the World Bank, Kristalina Georgieva of Bulgaria, now faces no opposition in her candidacy to lead the International Monetary Fund, the fund announced on Monday.
Tuesday, September 10th 2019 - 09:00 UTC
House speaker makes it official: Berkow stepping down after ten years on Oct. 31

John Bercow, the speaker of Britain's House of Commons, officially announced on Monday that he would step down within weeks, amid criticism by Brexit hardliners who say he has twisted parliamentary rules to undermine them.
Monday, September 9th 2019 - 10:17 UTC
Extra team of medics and HMS Protector re tasked to Bahamas disaster area

The Royal Navy has deployed extra medics to join Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Mounts Bay in delivering humanitarian assistance to the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian. A team of 18 military medical staff arrived in the region and will provide emergency care, surgery and intensive care to those in need.
Monday, September 9th 2019 - 09:51 UTC
British Airways cancels most flights as pilots began a 48hour strike

British Airways (BA) said on Monday it has cancelled almost all flights as pilots began a 48-hour strike. The UK flag carrier and its 4,300 pilots have been locked in a nine-month pay dispute that could disrupt or alter the travel plans of nearly 300,000 people.
Monday, September 9th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Johnson will try for another Brexit deal but will not ask for an extension, despite the law the Queen signs on Monday

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is sticking to his Brexit plan and will not seek a delay to Britain's departure from the EU at a summit next month, two of his ministers said on Sunday following a resignation from his government.
Monday, September 9th 2019 - 09:45 UTC
OPEC+ wants to further cut output to support oil price, but admits it no longer controls the market

Top oil producers will consider fresh output cuts at a meeting this week, but analysts are doubtful they will succeed in bolstering crude prices dented by the US-China trade war.
Monday, September 9th 2019 - 09:40 UTC
Germany stunned by the election of a neo-Nazi as head of town council, with votes from democratic parties

The unanimous election of a neo-Nazi politician in Germany as the head of a town council, thanks to votes from rival party members, has sparked outrage among senior political figures.
Monday, September 9th 2019 - 09:33 UTC
African Swine fever has reached Philippines confirmed by UK lab

Dead pigs found in some backyard farms in the Philippines tested positive for the African swine fever virus, the country's agriculture chief said on Monday, the first outbreak of the disease detected in the Southeast Asian country.