News Archives for World - 2020-10-22

U.S. intelligence agencies say Iran, Russia have tried to meddle in 2020 election

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe has accused both Russia and Iran of trying to interfere with the 2020 presidential election, drawing swift denials from Moscow and Tehran.

Lebanon begins consultations to pick new prime minister

BEIRUT, (Reuters) - Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun began meetings with parliamentarians on Thursday to name a prime minister, after weeks of wrangling delayed agreement on a new government that could work to lift the country from financial crisis.

Thailand lifts protest ban that backfired

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand on Thursday rolled back an emergency decree aimed at ending months of protests against the government and monarchy that had only inflamed anger and brought tens of thousands of people onto Bangkok streets.