German neo-Nazi murder suspect faces verdict after five-year trial
German judges give their verdict on Wednesday in the trial of a suspected neo-Nazi gang member accused of involvement in the murders of 10 people, something she denies despite apologizing to the victims’ families.
Mexico president-elect strikes upbeat tone on Trump ahead of talks
Mexico’s incoming president on Tuesday thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for his “respectful attitude” toward the next Mexican administration and held out hope for joint progress on tackling illegal migration ahead of a major meeting this week.
Britain to almost double troops in Afghanistan after U.S. request
The British government is planning to almost double the number of its troops in Afghanistan after a request from U.S. President Donald Trump for reinforcements to help tackle the fragile security situation there.
Mexico president-elect to meet top U.S. officials this week: aide
Mexico’s President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and other U.S. officials at a meeting on Friday, a senior aide said on Tuesday.
Suicide bomber kills 12 at anti-Taliban party rally in Pakistan
A suicide bomber blew himself up at an anti-Taliban political party’s rally in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, killing 12 people, including a candidate in July 25 elections, police said.
Exclusive: After discouraging year, U.S. officials expect review of Afghan strategy
The United States is preparing to undertake a review of its strategy in Afghanistan, U.S. officials told Reuters, a year after President Donald Trump begrudgingly agreed to extend America’s involvement in the 17-year-old war.
Saudi defense ministry official arrested on bribery charges
Saudi Arabia has arrested a defense ministry official on charges of receiving a 1 million riyal ($267,000) bribe and abusing his position, the SPA state news agency reported on Tuesday.
Plane crash in South Africa injures 20: emergency services
An aircraft crashed outside the South Africa’s capital Pretoria on Tuesday, injuring 20 people with at least one in a critical condition, emergency medical services ER24 said on Tuesday.
Two policemen killed during protest in Azerbaijan: police
Two policemen were stabbed to death in the Azerbaijani city of Ganja during a demonstration on Tuesday that local media said was a protest against the arrest of a man accused of attacking the mayor.
Trump says he can’t say if Putin is friend or foe
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he could not say if Vladimir Putin is a friend or foe, and that a meeting with the Russian president could be the easiest part of a tour of Europe that includes a NATO meeting and a visit to Britain.
