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UK treasury chief: Some businesses may hurt after Brexit LONDON (AP) — The British government announced plans for special events on the night of Jan. 31 when the country officially leaves the European Union, but the country's treasury chief admitted some U. Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Putin's moves leave Russian opposition with few options MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin played it differently this time.Instead of openly declaring plans to extend his rule like he did in 2011, Putin proposed constitutional amendments to appear to give more power to Russia's parliament. Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Iran to send flight recorders from downed jet to Ukraine TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran will send the black box flight recorders from the Ukrainian jetliner it accidentally shot down last week to Ukraine for further analysis, an Iranian official said Saturday. Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Over 2,000 Central American migrants try to enter Mexico TECUN UMAN, Guatemala (AP) — Mexican authorities closed a border entry point in southern Mexico on Saturday after thousands of Central American migrants tried to push their way across a bridge spanning the Suchiate River between Mexico and Guatemala. Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Riots in Lebanon’s capital leave more than 150 injured BEIRUT (AP) — Police fired volleys of tear gas and rubber bullets in Lebanon’s capital Saturday to disperse thousands of protesters amid some of the worst rioting since demonstrations against the country’s ruling elite erupted three months ago. Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Splits in France’s strike movement trigger fears of violence PARIS (AP) — A French government minister warned seditious groups bent on violence were hijacking the protest movement against pension reform that has gripped the country, after a fire Saturday damaged a renowned Paris restaurant patronized by President Emmanuel Macron. Published Jan. 19 2020 @ 12:05am

Top Brazil culture official fired after Nazi-linked comments RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian culture secretary Roberto Alvim was fired Friday after using phrases similar to some used by Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels. Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

Philippine volcano still ‘life threatening’ despite lull TAGAYTAY, Philippines (AP) — An erupting Philippine volcano remains life threatening despite weaker emissions and fewer tremors, an official said Friday and advised thousands of displaced villagers not to return to the danger zone. Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

Putin’s, Xi’s ruler-for-life moves pose challenges to West MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping have established themselves as the world’s most powerful authoritarian leaders in decades. Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

Panama man pulled 2 children from clutches of killer cult SANTIAGO, Panama (AP) — Indigenous farmer Jose González recalled how his pregnant wife and five of his children were taken from their home by cult members in the remote hamlet of El Terrón in Panama. Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

Canada provides money to families after plane shot down TORONTO (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday his government will give $19,122 to the families of each of the 57 citizens and 29 permanent residents of Canada who died in the downing of a Ukrainian jetliner in Iran last week. Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

Ukrainian president rejects prime minister’s resignation KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy rejected his prime minister’s offer to resign and asked him to stay on the job Friday after he was caught on tape saying Zelenskiy — a former sitcom star with no previous political experience — knows nothing about the economy. Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

Iran’s top leader strikes defiant tone amid month of turmoil TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader lashed out at Western countries as he led Friday prayers in Tehran for the first time in eight years, dismissing “American clowns” who he said pretend to support the Iranian nation but want to stick their “poisoned dagger” into its back. Published Jan. 18 2020 @ 12:05am

Iran’s president: ‘No limit’ to nuclear enrichment TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president said Thursday that there is “no limit” to the country’s enrichment of uranium following its decision to abandon its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal in response to the killing of its top general in a U. Published Jan. 17 2020 @ 12:05am

Putin fast-tracks effort to extend his rule in Russia MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin on Thursday fast-tracked work on constitutional changes that could keep him in power well past the end of his term in 2024 while lawmakers quickly sealed his choice for new prime minister. Published Jan. 17 2020 @ 12:05am

Officials block villagers as quakes shake Philippine volcano LEMERY, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine volcano that erupted last weekend belched smaller plumes of ash but shuddered frequently with earthquakes Thursday, prompting authorities to block access to nearby towns due to fears of a bigger eruption. Published Jan. 17 2020 @ 12:05am

Video: 20 seconds of terror between missiles in Iran crash DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s top diplomat acknowledged Wednesday that Iranians “were lied to” for days after the Islamic Republic accidentally shot down a Ukrainian jetliner. Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

Herders secure bear ban from France’s Macron PARIS (AP) — The bears have cute names — Bubble, Feather, Snowflake and the like — and look so soft and huggable when caught on video by remote cameras that study their habits. Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

Putin engineers shake-up that could keep him in power longer MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin engineered a surprise shake-up of Russia’s leadership Wednesday, proposing changes to the constitution that could keep him in power well past the end of his term in 2024. Published Jan. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

Spain: Chemical plant explosion kills 1, injures at least 9 MADRID (AP) — A massive explosion at a petrochemical plant Tuesday in northeastern Spain killed one person and injured at least nine others, three seriously, regional authorities said. Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

UN says 'staggering' deaths of rights activists in Colombia BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed alarm Tuesday at the "staggering number" of social activists killed in Colombia despite a peace accord aimed at improving conditions in poor, rural areas. Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Researchers: Russians hacked company key to Ukraine scandal BOSTON (AP) — A U.S. cybersecurity company said Russian military agents have successfully hacked the Ukrainian gas company at the center of the scandal that led to President Donald Trump's impeachment. Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:05am

Migrant agency says hundreds are fleeing Libya fighting BRUSSELS (AP) — Almost 1,000 people trying to flee Libya by boat have been intercepted and returned to the conflict-ravaged country by its coast guard during the first two weeks of the new year, the International Organization for Migration said Tuesday. Published Jan. 15 2020 @ 12:05am