Iraqis pour into streets for biggest protest day since Saddam
Tens of thousands of Iraqis thronged central Baghdad on Friday demanding the root-and-branch downfall of the political elite in the biggest day of mass anti-government demonstrations since the fall of Saddam Hussein.
Family of Pakistan train fire victims struggle to identify loved ones
Relatives of victims of a Pakistani train fire that killed 74 people struggled on Friday to identify their loved ones, with dozens of people burned beyond recognition and needing DNA testing to determine who they are, an official said.
UK police appeal for two brothers from Northern Ireland to hand themselves in over truck deaths
British police, investigating deaths of 39 people found dead in the back of a truck near London last week, appealed to two brothers from Northern Ireland to hand themselves in to detectives.
Russia accuses NATO of stirring up tensions over Ukraine: TASS
Russia’s foreign ministry accused NATO on Friday of fuelling tensions over Ukraine and said the alliance’s military support for the country was creating divisions inside it, the TASS news agency reported.
Turkey, Russia begin joint patrols in northeast Syria
Turkish and Russian troops began 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.
All bets on: how to read bookie odds on a UK election
British punters will once again indulge their passion for a cash wager on their country’s political future as bookmakers open up bets on the outcome of the Dec. 12 national election.
Pakistani protesters rally to demand Imran Khan’s resignation
Tens of thousands of Pakistani opposition supporters rallied on Friday to demand the ouster of what they say is the illegitimate government of Prime Minister Imran Khan, warning of chaos if their demands were not met.
Scotland’s Sturgeon says to demand powers for new independence referendum
Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Nicola Sturgeon said on Friday she would make a demand before Christmas for the powers to hold another independence referendum.
Chile’s fiery anger fueled by fears of poverty in old age
As over a million people streamed through Santiago’s streets in a series of protest marches last week, one elderly couple stood out from the largely youthful crowd.
Security tight in Thai capital ahead of Southeast Asia summit
Thailand mobilized more than 17,000 security officers on Friday ahead of a three-day summit of Southeast Asian and other international leaders in Bangkok, guarding against attacks after a dozen explosions marred another regional meeting in August.
