Bolivian lawmakers seek election breakthrough as death toll mounts
Bolivian lawmakers are set to meet later on Wednesday to try and agree on a path to new elections and defuse street violence that has killed 30 people since a disputed October vote.
Lebanese minister, two ex-ministers could face corruption trial
Lebanon’s caretaker information minister and two former telecoms ministers could face trial on charges of wasting public funds after their cases were referred to a special judicial panel set up to try top officials.
France takes aim at Saudi over failed West Africa commitments
France’s armed forces minister criticized close ally Saudi Arabia on Wednesday for failing to honor commitments it made almost two years ago to provide millions of euros to a West African counter-terrorism force fighting Islamist militants.
Saudi-led coalition says Yemen Houthis claim of shooting down warplane is incorrect
Spokesman Turki al-Malki for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said on Wednesday that “Yemen Houthis claim of shooting down a coalition F-15 warplane is incorrect”, according to the Saudi state news agency.
Police investigating murder of Malta journalist arrest local businessman
Malta police arrested one of the country’s most prominent businessmen on Wednesday as part of an investigation into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
Britain’s Prince Andrew, from dashing pilot to sex offender’s friend
Once feted as a dashing young military officer, Britain’s Prince Andrew’s reputation came to be overshadowed by accusations about his sex life and royal excess.
EU should recognise Palestinian state after U.S. backs Israeli settlements: Luxembourg
The European Union should recognise a Palestinian state after the United States expressed support for Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn said on Wednesday.
Hungary aims to reach NATO defense spending goal in 2023
Hungary hopes to reach a NATO defense spending target in 2023, a year ahead of the deadline agreed by allies who are facing strong pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to invest more in European security.
Britain’s Prince Andrew halts public duties over sex scandal
Britain’s Prince Andrew stepped down from public duties on Wednesday, saying the controversy surrounding his “ill-judged” association with late U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein had caused major disruption to the royal family’s work.
Islamic State claims responsibility for killing 30 Malian soldiers
Islamic State’s West African affiliate claimed responsibility on Wednesday for an attack on an army patrol in northern Mali that killed 30 soldiers, according to a statement published by the SITE Intelligence Group.
