The French government is calling on the US to lift its economic hold on Cuba. They believe that without this constraint, they can work together with the Cuban government to further enhance its growth in all aspects.
New Zealand government announced it has joined legal proceedings against appeals to a $1.2 billion redevelopment of the Three Kings Quarry, Auckland. This is the first time the ministry has used this power since 1999.
The US dropped Alireza Moazami Goudarzi's charges on January 16. This then prompted Judge Castel to challenged the government's action regarding the charges being dropped against Goudarzi.
The trial for the former Canadian radio host has started. He is accused of sexual assaults and the first witness has spoken about her encounter with him.
