Lebanon business group urges general strike to push for end to crisis
A major Lebanese business group called on Monday for a three-day general strike to press divided politicians to form a government and end a crisis that has brought the economy to a standstill.
Briton who drove truck in which 39 Vietnamese died admits plot
A British man admitted on Monday plotting to assist unlawful immigration after 39 Vietnamese migrants were found dead in the back of a truck he was driving.
Qatar, Kuwait told U.S. they will join naval coalition, official says
Qatar and Kuwait have told the United States that they will join a U.S.-led naval coalition in the Gulf which was established in response to a series of attacks on oil tankers, a U.S. military official said on Monday.
Factbox: Tax and spend – UK parties set out rival pitches to voters
Britain’s two big political parties have sent contrasting signals on spending and tax before a Dec. 12 national election.
Lebanon private sector group calls for nationwide strikes: statement
A Lebanese business grouping that covers much of the country’s private sector called on Monday for a general strike, according to a statement from the group, amid protests and worsening economic conditions.
U.S. recalls ambassador to South Sudan to consult on unity government failure: State Department
The United States has called back its ambassador to South Sudan for consultations relating to the African nation’s failure to form a unity government, State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said in a statement on Monday.
Italy’s 5-Star leader calls for scrapping Atlantia motorway concession
The leader of Italy’s 5-Star Movement Luigi Di Maio said again on Monday that the motorway concession of infrastructure group Atlantia should be revoked.
Swedish prosecutors investigate Iraqi minister over suspected crime against humanity
The Swedish Prosecution Office said on Monday it had launched a preliminary investigation into suspected crimes against humanity by an Iraqi minister.
Mexico doesn’t expect U.S. to designate drug cartels terrorists: minister
Mexico’s foreign minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Monday he did not expect the United States to seek to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists.
Protesters torch Congo mayor’s office, U.N. buildings after massacre
Protesters set fire to the town hall and several United Nations buildings in Beni in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday in anger at a new round of violence by suspected Islamist rebels.
