Catalan leader urges Spain to start talks on self-determination
Catalonia’s regional government leader called on Madrid on Tuesday to open talks on self-determination for the restive Spanish region after days of at-times violent protests over jail sentences for nine separatist leaders.
Iraqi security forces killed 149 protesters, most by shots to head, chest: government inquiry
An Iraqi government committee investigating a wave of unrest found that 149 civilians were killed because security forces used excessive force and live fire to quell protests, according to its report, seen by Reuters.
No-deal more likely if lawmakers reject Brexit timetable vote: Johnson’s spokesman
A failure to pass a timetable for getting legislation in place for Britain’s departure from the European Union on Oct. 31 increases the risk of the country leaving without an agreement, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman said on Tuesday.
Russia denies airspace violations by its warplanes in Far East: Ifax
Russia’s Defense Ministry said two of its strategic bombers had flown over neutral waters in the Sea of Japan and Yellow Sea, but denied that they had violated the airspace of any countries, the Interfax news agency reported on Tuesday.
Explainer: What happens in Canada now that Trudeau seems headed for a minority government
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau retained power in an election on Monday, but his Liberals were reduced to a minority, making governing with the rival New Democrats and other left-leaning parties all but certain.
Turkey may resume Syria assault as some Kurdish fighters yet to withdraw: Erdogan
Hundreds of Kurdish fighters remain near to Syria’s northeast border despite a U.S.-brokered truce demanding their withdrawal and Turkey could resume its offensive in the area when the ceasefire expires, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said.
German minister: Some allies irritated by proposal for Syria security zone
Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Tuesday Germany had received questions and some irritation from allies after Germany’s defense minister suggested creating a security zone in northern Syria.
Mozambique president heads for big win as observers report irregularities
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi was on Tuesday forecast to be heading for a landslide victory in an election the opposition says has been tarnished by fraud while observers reported numerous irregularities.
Several injured as stolen Oslo ambulance hits people: police
An armed man stole an ambulance in Oslo on Tuesday and hit several people as he drove away, Norwegian police told Reuters.
Iraqi security forces used excessive force against protests, 157 killed: report
An Iraqi government committee investigating a wave of unrest found that 157 people, mostly civilians, were killed because security forces used excessive force and live fire to quell protests, according to a report by the panel seen by Reuters.
