U.N. rights office says Israeli settlements remain unlawful
The U.N. human rights office said on Tuesday that Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory remain in breach of international law, rejecting the Trump administration’s position that it now backed them.
U.N. rights office urges Iran to rein in security forces at protests
The U.N. human rights office voiced deep concern on Tuesday at the Iranian security forces’ use of live ammunition against demonstrators and urged authorities to rein in its use of force to disperse protests sparked by a hike in fuel prices.
U.N. decries Hong Kong protesters’ violence, calls for calm
The U.N. human rights office said on Tuesday that some Hong Kong demonstrators’ resorting to extreme violence, including against police, was “deeply regrettable and cannot be condoned” and voiced concern that the situation could deteriorate further.
Polish PM: questioning NATO treaty a threat to collective defence
Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Tuesday any moves to question the collective defense guarantee included in the NATO treaty were a threat to the future of the European Union and the military alliance.
Hundreds of protesters leave Hong Kong university, scores remain
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday that about 100 protesters remained inside the Hong Kong Polytechnic University campus that has been sealed off by police.
Iraqi protesters block gate to Khor al-Zubair port – port officials
Protesters have blocked the entrance to Iraq’s Khor al-Zubair commodities port near Basra, preventing trucks from entering, port officials told Reuters on Tuesday, as the biggest wave of anti-government demonstrations in decades continue.
Western hostages freed by Afghan Taliban in swap for top commanders: sources
The Afghan Taliban released two Western hostages on Tuesday, Afghan government officials said, completing a delayed prisoner swap for three of the militant group’s commanders and raising hopes for of a revival of efforts for peace.
Poland to continue reform of justice system: PM
Poland will continue to overhaul its justice system, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Tuesday in a speech laying out policy plans after the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party won a general election on Oct. 13.
Taliban frees U.S. and Australian hostages in a prisoner swap: Afghan officials
Taliban insurgents released two Western hostages – Kevin King from the United States and Timothy Weeks from Australia – on Tuesday in a prisoner exchange deal with the Afghan government, two Afghan officials said.
East Libyan forces target munitions in Misrata with air strikes
East Libya-based forces said they had carried out air strikes on the port city of Misrata in the early hours of Tuesday, targeting armored vehicles delivered from Turkey and a munitions depot.
