Anti-aircraft defenses intercept drones attacking Syria’s Hmeimim airbase: media
Explosions heard on Tuesday in the Syrian coastal city of Latakia were a result of anti-aircraft defenses intercepting drones launched toward Hmeimim air base, Syrian state TV and the state news agency (SANA) reported.
Bomb explodes under bus in Mali, at least 14 killed
A makeshift bomb exploded under a passenger bus traveling in the violence-plagued central Mali region of Mopti on Tuesday, killing at least 14 people and wounding 24, the security minister said.
Iran warns of further retreat from nuclear deal if no European action by Thursday
Iran’s foreign minister said on Tuesday Tehran would further cut its commitments under a 2015 nuclear deal unless European states acted to salvage the pact by Thursday, but that this did not mean the “end of talks”, Iranian news agencies reported.
U.S. imposes sanctions on Iran space agencies
The United States imposed sanctions on Iran’s civilian space agency and two research organizations on Tuesday, saying they were being used to advance Tehran’s ballistic missile program.
Brexit showdown: UK lawmakers trigger vote to block PM leaving EU with no deal
British lawmakers on Tuesday triggered a vote that could allow them to stop Boris Johnson pursuing a “no-deal” Brexit, a challenge that the government warned would prompt the prime minister to seek an election on Oct. 14.
UK’s Rees-Mogg says bid to block no-deal Brexit is constitutionally irregular
A bid by British lawmakers to take control of parliamentary time to try to stop Britain leaving the European Union without a deal is constitutionally irregular, leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg said on Tuesday.
Vote on UK Brexit delay marks last chance to stop disorderly exit: opposition leader
The parliamentary vote to force an extension to Brexit represents the last chance to prevent a disorderly exit, the leader of the opposition Labour Party said on Tuesday, ahead of a crucial vote.
UK parliament faces last chance to block a no-deal on Tuesday: Conservative lawmaker
British lawmakers on Tuesday face their last opportunity to prevent a no-deal Brexit at the end of October, a Conservative lawmaker leading an emergency debate on Brexit said.
With Trump’s blessing, Pompeo sought ‘reset’ with new EU leaders: envoy
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sought on Tuesday to re-establish friendlier ties with the incoming leaders of the European Union and mark an end to troubled relations since President Donald Trump took office, a senior U.S. diplomat said.
Italy’s 5-Star votes in favor of PD coalition, opening way for government
Members of Italy’s anti-establishment 5-Star Movement overwhelmingly backed a proposed coalition with the center-left Democratic Party (PD) on Tuesday, opening the way for a new government to take office in the coming days.
