International News

U.S. carrier prowls outside Iran's reach The 5,600 men and women aboard the nuclear-powered USS Abraham Lincoln do not venture near Iranian waters, despite a warning from President Donald Trump's natio... by Helene Cooper The New York Times - August 24, 2019

Japan makes peace vow to U.S. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vowed Friday to work closely with the U.S. for regional peace after South Korea's decision to cancel a deal with Japan to sha... by KAORI HITOMI The Associated Press - August 24, 2019

Danish PM, Trump have phone chat Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump amid a dispute about Greenland, her office said Friday. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - August 24, 2019

European countries pledge to take migrants Pledges by six European countries to accept over 350 migrants from a rescue ship in the central Mediterranean on Friday capped weeks of standoffs between charit... by ARITZ PARRA The Associated Press - August 24, 2019

Hong Kong human chains formed Supporters of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement lined city streets and part of the city's harbor front Friday, inspired by a human chain in a historic Baltic s... by KELVIN CHAN The Associated Press - August 24, 2019

The World in Brief American held in Russia claims injuries August 24, 2019

Global worry over Amazon fires escalates RIO DE JANEIRO -- Amid global concern about raging fires in the Amazon, Brazil's government complained Thursday that it is being targeted in smear campaign by c... by MARCELO SILVA de SOUSA Associated Press - August 23, 2019

Trade clashes, slower growth test economies As global leaders gather on two continents to take account of a darkening economic outlook, the challenges are multiplying. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - August 23, 2019

South Korea dissolves spy-data-sharing accord with Japan South Korea on Thursday scrapped an agreement to share military intelligence with Japan, escalating the stakes in the U.S. allies' dispute over trade and histor... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - August 23, 2019

Rohingya skip trip to Burma No Rohingya Muslims staying in crowded refugee camps in Bangladesh turned up for a planned repatriation to Burma on Thursday because they want to be guaranteed... by TOFAYEL AHMAD and JULHAS ALAM The Associated Press - August 23, 2019

Macron shows little give on Brexit French President Emmanuel Macron gave U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson little hope he's prepared to compromise on Brexit and said any changes to the current de... by Ian Wishart Bloomberg News - August 23, 2019

Officials say 2 men charged in attack Hong Kong authorities said Thursday that they had charged two men with rioting over a mob attack on protesters and passers-by in a train station in a satellite... by The New York Times - August 23, 2019

U.S. draws warning on sale of jets China "will not sit idly by" if the U.S. proceeds with a sale of advanced F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan, a senior Chinese army officer said Thursday while warnin... by CHRISTOPHER BODEEN The Associated Press - August 23, 2019

Trump defense tweet riles Dane A former Danish prime minister on Thursday lashed out at U.S. President Donald Trump for his tweet about military spending, saying defense willingness is not ju... by JAN M. OLSEN The Associated Press - August 23, 2019

Syria allowing civilians to exit rebel area Syrian authorities on Thursday opened a "humanitarian corridor" so civilians from a besieged, rebel-held area in the north of Hama province can leave and move t... by ALBERT AJI and SUZAN FRASER The Associated Press - August 23, 2019