Opposition website says at least 631 killed in Iran unrest
An opposition website said on Thursday that at least 631 people had been killed in Iran during unrest that broke out in November.
Algeria releases protest detainees
Algeria released a prominent opposition activist on Thursday after freeing dozens of other people in recent days who were jailed during 10 months of mass protests.
Austrian coalition deal includes corporate tax rate cut to 21%: Kurz
The Austrian coalition deal struck between conservatives led by Sebastian Kurz and the Greens includes cutting the corporate tax rate to 21% from 25%, Kurz said on Thursday.
Turkey says Trump, Erdogan discussed Libya in phone call
U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the situation in Libya with his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan in a phone call on Thursday, Turkey’s presidency said less than an hour after Ankara passed a bill allowing troop deployment to Tripoli.
Indications Iran, forces it backs may be planning attacks: Esper
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Thursday that there were indications that Iran or the forces that it backs may be planning additional attacks.
Turkish parliament approves bill allowing Libya troop deployment
Turkey’s parliament on Thursday passed a bill that allows troop deployment to Libya, Parliament Speaker Mustafa Sentop said, paving the way for increased military cooperation despite criticism from opposition lawmakers.
Egypt condemns Turkey decision to allow troop deployment to Libya
Egypt strongly condemned on Thursday a vote by Turkey’s parliament vote to allow a troop deployment to Libya, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
U.S. defense secretary urges North Korea to negotiate on denuclearization
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Thursday said the United States still sees a political agreement on denuclearization as the best path forward on North Korea, but that American forces remained prepared to fight if necessary.
Mexico vows to stand firm on granting asylum in Bolivia
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Thursday pledged to stick by his government’s decision to give asylum to several people in Mexico’s embassy in Bolivia, which has sparked a dispute with the interim administration in La Paz.
Tunisian president says parliament to vote on government
Tunisian President Kais Saied has approved a proposed new government made up of political independents and given it to parliament to vote on, his office said on Thursday.
