G20 Summit in China to Focus on Economy, Backstage on Political Talks

On September 4-5, the leaders of the Group of Twenty major economies, which collectively account for 90 percent of the world’s gross domestic product and 80 percent of global trade, will convene in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou for their 11th annual summit.

The Trump Supporter Running Hungary Is Building a Wall to Keep Muslims Out

 

Having successfully hogged the media spotlight for a day with his surprise trip to Mexico City this week, Donald Trump might now be scanning the globe for another foreign capital to visit. If so, don’t be surprised to see Trump Force One landing soon in Budapest, and being greeted warmly by Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orban.

Leaked Catalogue Reveals a Vast Array of Military Spy Gear Offered to U.S. Police

A confidential, 120-page catalogue of spy equipment, originating from British defense firm Cobham and circulated to U.S. law enforcement, touts gear that can intercept wireless calls and text messages, locate people via their mobile phones, and jam cellular communications in a particular area.

Alan Kurdi: What has changed since his death

Saudi Arabia to Purchase Chinese UAVs, Taking 'Military Ties' to Next Level

China is strengthening military ties with Saudi Arabia, a key US ally in the Middle East. In Beijing, an agreement has been signed to sell a batch of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) Wing Loong (Pterodactyl) to Saudi Arabia. Analyst Viktor Baranets told Sputnik why this relation is mutually beneficial.

Venezuela police fire tear gas after protest

Venezuelan police are using tear gas to disperse a small crowd of government opponents gathered on a highway.

TISA: New Trade Deal Could Be Even Greater Threat to Public Services Than TTIP

• Trade in Services Agreement (TISA) could lock in privatisation and increase ability of big business to call the shots on health, education and basic utilities

• Rights of some migrant workers could regress to system similar to Saudi Arabia and Qatar

• UK likely to emulate Norway signing up as individual nation post-Brexit

World's Largest Strike? Tens of Millions in India Rise Up Against Right-Wing Economic Policies

Public sector workers across India went on strike to protest Prime Minister Modi's push for privatization and demand higher wages

US Selling Bombs Used to Kill Yemen Civilians Despite Low Stakes in Conflict

The US government continues to sell bombs to Saudi Arabia used to kill civilians in Yemen in a conflict that is not even important to Washington and at a cost that outweighs American interests, analysts told Sputnik.

French Muslim Leader: 'Focus on Real Problems, Not Islam'

France, which suffered four bloody terrorist attacks in less than two years, is attempting to restore balance within the country and calm the public opinion that currently borders on Islamophobia.