Venezuelan students attempt march on Defense Ministry in bid to spur opposition
Venezuelan university students attempted to march on the Defense Ministry on Thursday to demand that the armed forces “side with the constitution” and help oust President Nicolas Maduro as the opposition tries to revive its flagging movement.
Netanyahu charged in corruption cases, deepening Israeli political disarray
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was charged with bribery, breach of trust and fraud on Thursday, a criminal indictment that plunged Israel deeper into political disarray.
Ethiopia’s ruling coalition agrees to form single party ahead of 2020 vote
Ethiopia’s ruling coalition on Thursday approved the merger of three of its four ethnic-based parties into a single national one ahead of the 2020 elections, part of the prime minister’s efforts to unite the country, but one of the parties boycotted the meeting and vote.
Britain urges Israel to halt settlement expansion, in contrast to U.S.
Britain urged Israel to halt its “counterproductive” settlement expansion on Thursday, saying it was illegal under international law.
UK metal detectorists found guilty of hiding golden Anglo-Saxon haul
Two British metal detectorists were found guilty on Thursday of hiding a hoard they had discovered of more than 300 Anglo-Saxon gold coins, ingots and jewelry, some dating back 1,100 years, which was worth around 3 million pounds ($3.8 million).
Explainer: Why UK’s refusal to name new commissioner is headache for EU
The European Union is due to relaunch its powerful executive arm under the new leadership of the German conservative Ursula von der Leyen from Dec. 1 but faces legal risks after Britain refused to name its representative for the European Commission.
Explainer: The indictment against Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was indicted on corruption charges on Thursday, presenting one of the gravest challenges yet to Israel’s longest-serving leader.
Israel’s attorney general indicts PM Netanyahu on corruption charges
Israel’s attorney general indicted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges on Thursday, heightening uncertainty over who will ultimately lead a country mired in political chaos after two inconclusive elections this year.
VW says arena must cover German carmaker’s name during far-right event
Volkswagen has told a sports arena in western Germany to cover up the carmaker’s name when the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party holds an event there.
Argentine prosecutor calls for international arrest of bishop accused of sex abuse
An Argentine criminal prosecutor has requested the arrest of a Roman Catholic bishop after officials said he ignored repeated calls and emails relating to an investigation of sex abuse allegations against him.
