Justin Trudeau, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday that Donald Trump's comments about annexing Canada were a distraction tactic to divert attention from his proposed tariffs. Trump has said he would impose 25% tariffs for all Canadian imports unless Ottawa improves border security measures, and stated on Tuesday that he is considering using economic … [Read more...] about Trudeau Dismisses Trump’s Canada Annexation Talk as Distraction
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Italy’s Foreign Minister Visits Syria to Promote Post-Assad Transition, Urges EU Sanction Review
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani will travel to Syria this Friday to encourage the transition of the country following the ouster by Islamist insurgents of President Bashar al-Assad. Tajani said that Europe should now review its sanctions against Damascus as the political situation has changed. Tajani presided over a meeting of officials from the foreign ministries of … [Read more...] about Italy’s Foreign Minister Visits Syria to Promote Post-Assad Transition, Urges EU Sanction Review
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Arrested; Trump Offers Defense
According to her aides, the Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was arrested after security forces opened fire on her motorcycle convoy while it left a demonstration against the government of Caracas. Machado, who had been hiding for months, returned to the spotlight on Thursday. Machado was desperate to end Nicolas Maduro’s hold on power. Machado’s press … [Read more...] about Venezuelan Opposition Leader Arrested; Trump Offers Defense
50 Killed in Israeli Raids as Three Gaza Hospitals Face Closure
The United Nations warns that if Gaza's medical facilities are closed because of fuel shortages, it could pose a "grave risk" to infants and patients. Over 50 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli attacks in the last 24 hours. The UN condemned "deliberate and systematic" attacks on Gaza hospitals. Gaza's Health officials announced on Thursday that Al-Aqsa, Nasser, and … [Read more...] about 50 Killed in Israeli Raids as Three Gaza Hospitals Face Closure
Lebanon’s Parliament Elects Army Chief Joseph Aoun as President
The country's President, Joseph Aoun, is the chief of Lebanon's armed forces. This ends a two-year power vacuum. Aoun won the second round of voting for the presidency on Thursday, after receiving 99 votes in the 128-seat parliament. This came just weeks after an ill-fated ceasefire agreement ended 14 months of fighting between Israel's armed forces and Hezbollah. The … [Read more...] about Lebanon’s Parliament Elects Army Chief Joseph Aoun as President