News Headlines - 20 May 2017

▽US agrees not to bring in Europe-wide laptop ban - for now | The Independent

Washington was determined to close that loophole, and has already briefed the three big US carriers — American, Delta and United — about the imposition of a ban. At present they are not affected, because only Middle Eastern and North African airlines fly the specified routes.

▽Greek parliament backs reform package

Greece’s parliament has narrowly approved an omnibus reform package needed to unlock more than €6bn of bailout aid and open the way for the country’s international creditors to reach a deal on debt relief.

▽Iran's President Rouhani secures second term in decisive win | Fox News

The 68-year-old incumbent secured a commanding lead of 57 percent. His nearest rival in the four-man race was hard-liner Ebrahim Raisi, who secured 38 percent of the vote.
Rouhani won the presidential election back in 2013 with only 51 percent of the vote.

▽Brazil’s President Assails His Accuser as Corruption Scandal Intensifies - The New York Times

President Michel Temer of Brazil on Saturday attacked the billionaire whose secret recording of a conversation between the two men has fueled a corruption scandal leading to widespread calls for Mr. Temer’s resignation.

▽LL Bean's Newest Bootmobile Is Kicking It in Japan - The New York Times

L.L. Bean's Bootmobile is leaving North America for the first time.
The four-wheeled tribute to the Maine-based retailer's iconic boot is rolling across land of the rising sun, visiting L.L. Bean's 25 stores in Japan.