QWorld: Jo Cox’s Husband Speaks Up; Suicide Attack at Syria Border
A round up of all the stories from across the world.
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1. She Was Killed For Her Political Views: Jo Cox’s Husband
British lawmaker Jo Cox, who was shot and stabbed a week before Britain’s referendum on European Union membership, died because of her political views and had been deeply troubled by the tone of the campaign, her husband said.
2. Second N Korea Missile Flies 400 Km After First Fails: S Korea
North Korea launched what appeared to be a second intermediate-range Musudan missile on Wednesday that flew about 400 km (250 miles), in what appeared to be its most encouraging test yet, hours after another launch failed, South Korea’s military said.
3. EU Agrees Extending Russia Economic Sanctions, Formal Decision Pending: Sources
European Union’s Brussels envoys agreed to extend until end of January energy, financial and defence sanctions on Russia over conflict in Ukraine, but formal approval is still pending, diplomatic sources said.
4. Trump Shrugs Off Campaign Funding Lag, Cites Personal Wealth
US Republican Donald Trump said that his “unlimited” trove of personal wealth will help compensate for his poor presidential campaign fund-raising, even as he took steps to court new donors to help win White House.
5. Japan Upper House Poll Campaign Begins, Abe’s Ruling Bloc Leads
Campaigning for an election to Japan’s upper house of parliament began on Wednesday, as surveys gave Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ruling bloc the lead, despite doubts about his growth policies and desire to revise the post-war pacifist constitution.
6. Suicide Attacker Kills Six Jordanian Guards At Syria Border
Six Jordanian border guards were killed by suicide bomber who drove a car at speed across border from Syria and rammed it into military post, security officials said.
7. US Stands With Orlando Shooting Victims, Attorney General Says
US government is set to provide $1 million in emergency funds to cover overtime for first responders to Orlando nightclub massacre and stands in support of LGBT community after tragedy, Attorney General Loretta Lynch said.
8. US In New Talks With Venezuela Amid Worsening Crisis
US government sent veteran diplomat Tom Shannon to Venezuela to meet opposition and government figures amid brutal economic crisis and political impasse.
9. Europe’s Robots To Become “Electronic Persons” Under Draft Plan
Europe’s growing army of robot workers could be classed as “electronic persons” and their owners liable to paying social security for them if European Union adopts draft plan to address realities of new industrial revolution.