South Africa suspends Brazil meat imports
Sao Paulo: South Africa is partially suspending imports of Brazilian meat, the latest country to do so in the wake of an inspection scandal. Brazilian investigators charge that health inspectors in the South American country were bribed to overlook the sale of expired meats and chemicals and other products were added to meat to improve its appearance and smell.
Saudi executes two drug dealers
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia executed two convicted drug traffickers today, bringing the number of prisoners killed in the kingdom to 20 so far this year. The state-run SPA news agency named the two men as Saudi Arabian national Nasser Harshan and Pakistani national Namtallah Khasta Qul.Both were put to death today after being convicted of drug trafficking in the conservative kingdom. SPA said Harshan was a repeat offender found guilty of dealing hashish. Qul was found guilty of dealing heroin.
China’s li in Australia trade talks amid Trump fears
Canberra: Australia urged China on Thursday to press ahead with economic reforms as Premier li Keqiang began a trade-focused visit amid growing fears of a US slide towards protectionism.