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Aide Says Tape Didn’t Sound Like Trump Posing as Spokesperson
A top aide to Donald Trump said he did not believe the Republican presidential front-runner once posed as his own spokesperson to brag about his personal life, a controversy that comes as Democrats sharpen their attacks on the billionaire’s character.
Islamic State on The Defensive, Territory Shrinking in Syria and Iraq-US Official
Islamic State has not gained significant ground since it took the Iraqi city of Ramadi a year ago, which it then lost in December, as the US-led coalition in Iraq and Syria has been helped by better intelligence and better equipped local forces, a senior US official said.
Eurovision Win Raises Spirits in Ukraine, Eyebrows in Russia
Ukrainians interpret their country’s victory in the Eurovision Song Contest as a Europe-wide endorsement in its smouldering conflict with Russia while Moscow says the contest has been hijacked by politics.
Soccer-Suspect Package Destroyed at Man United Stadium Was Training Device
A suspicious package destroyed by a bomb disposal team after prompting the evacuation of Manchester United’s stadium was a fake device accidentally left behind after a training exercise, police said.
Bangladesh Police Arrest Islamist Over Gay Activist Killing
Police in Bangladesh arrested an Islamist militant over the killing of two gay rights campaigners amid a surge in violent attacks against liberal activists and other minorities in the south Asian nation.
China Asks Britain for Advice on Financial Super-Regulator
China has asked Britain for advice on plans to create a financial super-regulator, as it looks to improve financial oversight following last year’s stock market crash, sources with knowledge of the talks told Reuters.
Brexit Leader Says EU on Same Path as Hitler and Napoleon
Boris Johnson, a leading campaigner for Britain to leave the European Union in a June 23 referendum, said in an interview that the EU is following the same path as that of Adolf Hitler and Napoleon by trying to create a European superstate.
Surging Economy Favors Medina in Dominican Election Despite Graft Claims
Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina appears poised to win the first round of presidential election, with polls showing voters crediting him with economic growth and social projects while less concerned about accusations of graft.
Venezuelan Opposition Decries “Desperate” State of Emergency
Venezuela’s opposition slammed a state of emergency decreed by President Nicolas Maduro and vowed to press home efforts to remove the leftist leader this year amid an economic crisis.
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