Saudi king blames Iran for ‘chaos’, says strikes failed to hurt kingdom’s development
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman struck a defiant note against the kingdom’s enemies, saying on Wednesday that missile and drone strikes it blames on Iran had not halted development and reiterating that Riyadh will not hesitate to defend itself.
Saudi Arabia rejects U.S. position on Israeli settlements: SPA
Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday it completely rejected Washington’s statement on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, state news agency SPA reported.
Serbia probes video purportedly showing Russian spy handing cash to Serbian agent
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic ordered an investigation on Wednesday into a video clip that purportedly shows a Russian intelligence officer handing over money to a Serbian man, in an incident that could strain normally warm bilateral relations.
Bolivian lawmakers seek election breakthrough as death toll hits 30
Bolivian lawmakers meet later on Wednesday to try and agree a path to new elections and defuse street violence that has killed 30 people since a disputed October vote.
UK’s Johnson raises prospect of 10 billion pound payroll tax cut
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson raised the prospect of a multi-billion-pound cut to a payroll tax, saying he would raise the amount of earnings exempt from social security payments if he wins an election on Dec. 12.
Arab League to meet over U.S. support for Israeli settlements
The Arab League will hold an emergency meeting of foreign ministers on Monday to discuss Washington’s change of position on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, Egypt’s state news agency MENA said on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe police use tear gas, batons in opposition crackdown
Zimbabwean police on Wednesday used batons, tear gas and water cannon to beat up and disperse supporters of the main opposition party who had gathered outside their party headquarters in the capital to listen to a speech by their leader.
Russia detains serviceman suspected of spying for Ukraine: RIA
Russia’s FSB security service has detained a Russian serviceman suspected of spying for Ukraine, the RIA news agency reported on Wednesday.
Widow of ex-KGB agent backs legal action for release of UK’s Russia report
The widow of a Russian dissident murdered in London has backed a legal challenge to force Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government to publish a report on alleged Russian meddling in British politics.
EU needs to maintain close cooperation with Britain after Brexit: Michel
Incoming European Council President Charles Michel on Wednesday said he wants the European Union to remain in “very close” cooperation with Britain after Brexit.
