Turkey, Russia hold first joint patrol in northeast Syria
Turkish and Russian troops in armored vehicles held their first joint ground patrols in northeast Syria on Friday under a deal between the two countries that forced a Kurdish militia away from territory near Turkey’s border.
Indonesian from Islamic advisory body caned for adultery
An Indonesian man who worked for a clerical organization that advises a local government on Islamic law has been caned in public for adultery, an official said.
Spanish authorities ready for election eve protests: sources
Spanish authorities are preparing for protests by supporters of Catalan independence on the eve of Spain’s Nov. 10 general election that could turn violent, government and Socialist Party sources told Reuters.
Thirty years after it fell, Berlin Wall lives on in parks, squares and souvenirs
Thirty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the imposing structure that divided the Communist East and the capitalist West lives on in public squares, parks and tourist souvenirs.
Lebanon Uber driver gets death sentence for murder of British diplomat: NNA
A Lebanese court sentenced Uber driver Tariq Houshieh to death on Friday for the murder of British diplomat Rebecca Dykes in December 2017, state news agency NNA reported.
Northern Irish man faces manslaughter charges over 39 deaths in UK truck: RTE
A Northern Irish man is facing multiple counts of manslaughter charges in relation to the discovery of 39 bodies in the back of a truck near London last week, Irish broadcaster RTE said on Friday.
Spain’s Socialist PM rules out grand coalition with conservatives
Spain’s acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday ruled out forming a “grand coalition” with the opposition People’s Party (PP) after a parliamentary election on Nov. 10.
Thailand unveils ‘anti-fake news’ center to police the internet
Thailand unveiled an “anti-fake news” center on Friday, the Southeast Asian country’s latest effort to exert government control over a sweeping range of online content.
Hand yourselves in, UK police tell Northern Irish brothers wanted over 39 truck deaths
British police, investigating deaths of 39 people found dead in the back of a truck near London last week, made a direct appeal on Friday to two brothers from Northern Ireland to hand themselves in to detectives.
Kashmiris’ situation is unsustainable, Merkel says
The conditions in which the people of Kashmir are living are unsustainable and must be improved, German Chancellor Angela Merkel told reporters accompanying her on a trip to New Delhi where she is holding talks with India’s prime minister.
