At least 50 killed in stampede at Iranian general’s funeral, Tehran weighs response to U.S. attack
At least 50 people were killed in a stampede as mourners packed streets for the funeral of a slain Iranian military commander in his hometown on Tuesday, forcing his burial to be postponed, state media reported.
Spain gets coalition government as Sanchez wins parliamentary vote
Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez narrowly won parliamentary backing on Tuesday for Spain’s first coalition government in decades, ending a long political stalemate but leaving him reliant on a fragile patchwork of alliances to pass laws.
Iran starts burial of slain commander Soleimani: ISNA
Iran started the burial of slain Commander Qassem Soleimani in a cemetery in his home town of Kerman on Tuesday, ISNA news agency reported, after a delay prompted by a stampede in the city where tens of thousands of mourners had gathered earlier in the…
Europe must find a response to Iran’s nuclear violations: Germany’s Maas
Germany’s Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Tuesday that Berlin cannot accept Iran’s decision to ignore limits of a nuclear arms control agreement, saying Europe had to react.
U.S. attorney general to visit Mexico next week: Mexican minister
U.S. Attorney General William Barr will visit Mexico next week, Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Tuesday.
Pompeo accuses Iran of undermining Afghanistan peace efforts
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday accused Iran of working to thwart efforts to bring peace to Afghanistan.
Pakistan author says copies of satirical novel seized
Men identifying themselves as Pakistani intelligence officials raided a publisher’s office and confiscated copies of a satirical novel about the death of a former military ruler, its author said on Tuesday.
Soleimani was not in Baghdad on a diplomatic mission: Pompeo
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday said attacks planned by Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani, killed him in a U.S. drone attack last week, “were going to lead, potentially, to the death of many more Americans.”
Saudi minister met Trump, delivered message from crown prince: tweet
Saudi Arabia’s vice defense minister said on Tuesday he had met U.S. President Donald Trump and discussed joint efforts to confront regional and international challenges, at a time of heightened U.S.-Iranian tensions.
Venezuela’s Guaido enters legislative palace after standoff with troops
Venezuelan legislative chief Juan Guaido on Tuesday entered the congressional palace following a tense standoff with security forces at the entrance, after the ruling socialist party on Sunday installed a rival parliamentary leadership.
