Venezuela opposition leader Ledezma flees to Spain
World
November 18, 2017
Venezuela opposition leader Ledezma flees to Spain
Veteran Venezuelan opposition leader Antonio Ledezma, under house arrest since 2015 for alleged coup plotting, escaped across the border to…
South Africa’s Zuma says supports ‘people of Zimbabwe’
Egypt
November 18, 2017
South Africa’s Zuma says supports ‘people of Zimbabwe’
South African President Jacob Zuma said on Saturday the African region was committed to supporting “the people of Zimbabwe” after…
Turkey’s Erdogan rebuffs NATO apology over ‘enemy poster’
Middle East
November 18, 2017
Turkey’s Erdogan rebuffs NATO apology over ‘enemy poster’
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday batted back an apology from the NATO military alliance after his name appeared on…
Qatar foreign minister decries ‘reckless leadership’ in region
Middle East
November 18, 2017
Qatar foreign minister decries ‘reckless leadership’ in region
Qatar’s foreign minister on Friday criticized “reckless leadership” in the Gulf for a number of crises including the Gulf rift…
Lebanese Sunni politician warns of Arab sanctions over Hezbollah
Middle East
November 18, 2017
Lebanese Sunni politician warns of Arab sanctions over Hezbollah
Lebanon could face economic sanctions from Arab countries or worse if Hezbollah does not stop meddling in regional conflicts, a…
Greeks march to mark 1973 student revolt against junta, clashes break out
World
November 18, 2017
Greeks march to mark 1973 student revolt against junta, clashes break out
Greek police clashed with hooded youths in Athens on Friday after thousands marched to mark a bloody 1973 student uprising…
Saudi Arabia recalls its ambassador to Germany for consultation
Middle East
November 18, 2017
Saudi Arabia recalls its ambassador to Germany for consultation
Saudi Arabia has summoned its ambassador in Germany home for consultations over comments allegedly made by German Foreign Minister Sigmar…
Saudi swapping assets for freedom of some held in anti-corruption purge: sources
Middle East
November 17, 2017
Saudi swapping assets for freedom of some held in anti-corruption purge: sources
Saudi authorities are striking agreements with some of those detained in an anti-corruption crackdown, asking them to hand over assets…
Mafia boss serving 26 life sentences dies
World
November 17, 2017
Mafia boss serving 26 life sentences dies
Salvatore “Toto” Riina, the Sicilian Mafia’s most powerful boss of the 20th century who was convicted for ordering dozens of…
Iran accuses France of threatening regional stability
Middle East
November 17, 2017
Iran accuses France of threatening regional stability
Iran accused France of fueling tension in the Middle East by taking a “biased” stance on Tehran’s regional policy, state…