Russia honours two of Britain’s ‘Cambridge Five’ spies
Russia on Friday honored two members of the British “Cambridge Five” spy ring who passed information to the Soviet Union with a memorial plaque and a tribute from the head of Russia’s foreign intelligence service.
Protesters chant “Remove Modi” after prayers at historic Indian mosque
Chants of “Remove Modi” filled the air after Friday prayers at the historic Jama Masjid as protesters gathered to march toward New Delhi’s center, one of many demonstrations across India over a citizenship law critics say discriminates against Muslims….
Factbox: Who wants to replace defeated Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn?
Britain’s opposition Labour Party needs a new leader after veteran socialist Jeremy Corbyn said he would step down following his party’s heavy election defeat at the hands of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservatives.
Security worker killed in attempted robbery at Harmony Gold plant in South Africa
A security contractor was killed on Friday in an attempted armed robbery on a Harmony Gold plant west of Johannesburg, the latest fatal incident at a mining company in South Africa.
Europeans to toughen up Iran stance but shy away from sanctions – diplomats
European parties to the Iran nuclear deal are likely to trigger a dispute resolution process in January to force Tehran to rollback violations, but would stop short of rushing to restore U.N. sanctions that would kill off the accord, diplomats said.
Erdogan says Turkey will retaliate against possible U.S. sanctions
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan was quoted as saying on Friday that Ankara would retaliate against potential U.S. sanctions over its purchase of Russian defense systems and a natural gas pipeline.
Jail me, hang me: Philippines’ Duterte says won’t answer to ICC
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte dared the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday to jail him or hang him over alleged extrajudicial killings in his war on drugs, but said he would refuse to cooperate with foreigners if put on trial.
EU lower court must reexamine Puigdemont and Comin’s bid to take up seats as EU lawmakers
The Court of Justice of the European Union, the EU’s highest court, said on Friday that a lower EU court must reexamine the requests of former Catalan leaders Carles Puigdemont and Antoni Comin to take up their seats as European lawmakers.
Lebanon’s new PM aims to form government within six weeks: Deutsche Welle interview
Lebanon’s new prime minister designate Hassan Diab said in an interview with Deutsche Welle he will work on forming a government within six weeks to help pull the country out of a deepening economic and political crisis.
UK PM Johnson promises to wrap up parliament Brexit vote for Christmas
The British parliament will vote on Boris Johnson’s deal to leave the European Union on Friday, a move the prime minister described as delivering on his promise to “get the Brexit vote wrapped up for Christmas” after his landslide election victory.
