Trump considers expelling some Russian diplomats over poison attack: source
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump is considering the expulsion of some Russian diplomats in the United States in solidarity with Britain over the poisoning of a former Russian spy in England, a source familiar with the situation said on Sun…
UK parliament must have power to stop ‘No Deal’ Brexit, says opposition Labour
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s opposition Labour party will on Monday demand that parliament has the final say on the government’s Brexit deal, including an option to send ministers back to the negotiating table rather than leave without an exit agreemen…
Israeli interceptors deployed against machine gun fire, not rockets: army
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile shield was launched on Sunday against Palestinian machine gun fire originating in the Hamas-dominated Gaza Strip, and not against incoming militant rockets, the Israeli army said.
Saudi air force intercepts missile over Riyadh: state television
RIYADH (Reuters) – The Saudi air force intercepted a missile over the northeastern part of the capital Riyadh late on Sunday night, Saudi state television said.
Facing little contest, Sisi seeks high turnout in Egypt vote
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt votes on Monday in a presidential election set to deliver an easy win for incumbent Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, with turnout the main focus after opposition figures complaining of repression called for a boycott.
Israeli intercepts incoming rockets from Gaza Strip: Israeli media
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile shield intercepted a number of rockets fired from the Gaza Strip on Sunday, Israeli media reported, after warning sirens sounded around the Hamas-controlled Palestinian territory.
Shopping mall blaze in Siberia kills 37: Russian agencies
MOSCOW (Reuters) – At least 37 people died in a fire in a shopping mall in the Siberian city of Kemerovo on Sunday, Russian news agencies reported, citing authorities.
Egypt kills six militants from group it accuses over Alexandria bombing
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s police killed six militants on Sunday belonging to a group the authorities accuse of a bombing in the coastal city of Alexandria that targeted a security chief two days before the country holds a presidential election.
UK Labour leader Corbyn apologizes for anti-Semitism in his party
LONDON (Reuters) – The leader of Britain’s opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, apologized on Sunday for anti-Semitism within his party, as he faced the prospect of protests over a perceived failure to act on such incidents in the past.
Nigeria talking to Boko Haram about possible ceasefire
ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria’s government is in talks with Islamist militant group Boko Haram about a possible ceasefire with the ultimate aim of securing a permanent cessation of hostilities, the country’s information minister said on Sunday.
