U.N. officials: 14 peacekeepers killed, more than 40 wounded in eastern Congo attack
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Fourteen United Nations peacekeepers have been killed and more than 40 wounded in attack in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, U.N. officials said on Friday, speaking on the condition of anonymity.
Scores injured, one dead as Palestinians hold ‘Day of Rage’ over Jerusalem
JERUSALEM/GAZA (Reuters) – Thousands of Palestinians demonstrated, scores were hurt and at least one killed in clashes with Israeli troops on a “day of rage” on Friday against U.S. President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Polish lower house of parliament approves Supreme Court overhaul
WARSAW (Reuters) – Poland’s lower house of parliament approved changes to the country’s Supreme Court on Friday, a key part of a planned judiciary overhaul criticized by the European Union as contrary to democratic standards.
Erdogan, Putin to discuss Syria, Jerusalem during meeting in Turkey: sources
ANKARA (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin will make an official visit to Turkey on Monday, Dec. 11, to discuss developments in Syria and Jerusalem with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Turkish presidential sources said on Friday.
Britain and EU clinch Brexit ‘breakthrough’ with move to trade talks
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Britain and the European Union struck a divorce deal on Friday that paves the way for arduous trade talks, easing immediate pressure on Prime Minister Theresa May and boosting hopes of an orderly Brexit.
South African court rules Zuma appointment of state prosecutor invalid
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s High Court ruled on Friday that President Jacob Zuma’s appointment of a state prosecutor to decide whether to reinstate corruption charges against him was not valid and should be set aside immediately.
Venice Commission: Polish judiciary reforms pose a serious risk
WARSAW (Reuters) – The Venice Commission, a panel of constitutional law experts of the human rights body Council of Europe, said on Friday that Poland’s proposed court overhaul poses serious risks to all parts of the country’s judiciary.
Palestinians, Muslims worldwide hold ‘Day of Rage’ over Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Thousands of Palestinians protested in a “day of rage” on Friday in the occupied West Bank, Gaza and in East Jerusalem against U.S. President Donald Trump’s recognition of the ancient city as Israel’s capital.
Venezuela’s chronic shortages give rise to ‘medical flea markets’
SAN CRISTOBAL/MARACAIBO, Venezuela (Reuters) – Venezuela’s critical medicine shortage has spurred “medical flea markets,” where peddlers offer everything from antibiotics to contraceptives laid out among the traditional fruits and vegetables.
Britain and EU clinch divorce deal to move Brexit talks onto trade
BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) – Britain and the European Union struck a divorce deal on Friday that paves the way for talks on trade, easing pressure on Prime Minister Theresa May and boosting hopes of an orderly Brexit.
