Politics

Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 09:02 UTC
Alabama abortion bill triggers a national debate in US ahead of 2020 elections

Alabama's governor signed a bill on Wednesday to ban nearly all abortions in the state, even in cases of rape and incest, in the latest challenge by conservatives to the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision establishing a woman's right to terminate her pregnancy.
Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 08:45 UTC
Bolsonaro's presence in Dallas triggers controversy with calls to “disinvite” the Brazilian leader

The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth has not been deterred by activists’ and local leaders’ calls to disinvite Brazil’s controversial president, Jair Bolsonaro, from a speaking event on Thursday. Bolsonaro will be accompanied by a cadre of Brazilian politicians and will meet with business executives from across Texas, the U.S. and Brazil, said Jim Falk, the council branch’s president and CEO.
Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 08:32 UTC
Austria votes to bans the headscarf in primary schools

Austrian MPs on Wednesday approved a law aimed at banning the headscarf in primary schools, a measure proposed by the ruling right-wing government. So as to avoid charges that the law discriminates against Muslims, the text refers to any “ideologically or religiously influenced clothing which is associated with the covering of the head”.
Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 08:28 UTC
Trump declares a national emergency and bars foreign telecoms equipment considered a security risk

President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on Wednesday barring US companies from using foreign telecoms equipment deemed a security risk - a move that appeared aimed at Chinese giant Huawei.
Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 07:22 UTC
New York mayor de Blasio expected to run for president in 2020

US media have panned him as a potential presidential hopeful and polls suggest an uphill battle, but New York Mayor Bill de Blasio was nonetheless expected Thursday to jump into the crowded 2020 race.
Thursday, May 16th 2019 - 06:48 UTC
US suspends all commercial passenger and cargo flights with Venezuela

The US Department of Transportation on Wednesday ordered the suspension of all commercial passenger and cargo flights between the United States and Venezuela, citing reports of unrest and violence around airports in the South American country.
Wednesday, May 15th 2019 - 21:01 UTC
Dr. Rushbrook sworn in as governor of St. Helena: the first to arrive by air

The Governor of St Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan Da Cunha, Dr Philip Rushbrook, accompanied by his wife Janis, are St. Helena. Dr. Rushbrook is the 69th governor or St Helena and the first to arrive by air.
Wednesday, May 15th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Ex Brazilian president Temer released from jail with conditions

A Brazilian court ordered former president Michel Temer's release from jail with conditions on Tuesday, less than a week after he was detained for a second time in a case related to a corruption scandal that has ensnared several high-profile South American politicians.
Wednesday, May 15th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Venezuelan forces impede opposition lawmakers from entering parliament

Venezuelan security forces prevented opposition lawmakers from entering the parliament building for a session on Tuesday, a week after the top court stripped several lawmakers of their immunity amid a political crisis in the South American country.
Wednesday, May 15th 2019 - 09:57 UTC
Brazilian General: Venezuelans military oust Maduro and lead a transition, or divisions risk a civil war

Venezuela’s armed forces will either depose President Nicolas Maduro and lead a transition to democratic rule or face divisions that risk a civil war, the Brazilian government’s top security adviser said on Tuesday.