Brazil Senate Debates Impeachment Trial as Rousseff’s Removal Looms
Brazil’s Supreme Court rebuffs a last-ditch bid by President Dilma Rousseff to halt a vote in the Senate that is expected to put her on trial for breaking budget laws and end 13 years of leftist rule in Latin America’s biggest country.
Trump Clinton Even in National White House Poll
US Republican Donald Trump pulls even with Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll, a dramatic early sign that the 8 November presidential election might be more hotly contested than first thought.
Islamic State’s Deadliest Attack in Baghdad
Three suicide bombs claimed by Islamic State across Baghdad have killed at least 80 people in the deadliest attacks in the Iraqi capital this year.
Australia Defends US in South China Sea Dispute
Australia backs the United States in its so-called freedom of navigation operation, close to a disputed reef in the South China Sea – a patrol China was denounced as an illegal threat to peace.
US to Switch on European Missile Shield Despite Russian Alarm
United States’ European missile defence shield goes live on Thursday, almost a decade after Washington proposed protecting NATO from Iranian rockets and despite Russian warnings that the West is threatening peace in central Europe.
Insecurity Is Fantastic: Billionaire Funder of Brexit Campaign
The billionaire stockbroker bankrolling the campaign to pull Britain out of the European Union agrees with opponents of Brexit that it will make the country more insecure, but he thinks that is just what it needs.
Italy Approves Gay Civil Unions
After a long battle, Italy’s parliament approves same-sex civil unions and gives some rights to unmarried heterosexual couples after Prime Minister Matteo Renzi called for a confidence vote to force the Bill into law.
Turkey Digs in Heels Over Terrorism Law
Turkey refuses again to make changes to its anti-terrorism laws demanded by Brussels in hardening of its stance that could jeopardise a major deal with the bloc covering migrants, free travel and militants.
Western Libyan Forces Prepare Attack on ISIS Stronghold
Forces in western Libya are preparing to advance on the city of Sirte, seized by Islamic State last year, their spokesperson says, pushing ahead with plans for a counter-attack after the Islamists made territorial gains in the last week.
Kenya to Close Refugee Camp for Somalis
Kenya is drawing up a timetable to close Dadaab refugee camp that hosts about 350,000 Somalis because of security concerns, the interior minister says, after the United Nations urged the East African nation to reconsider such a move.
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