Russia accuses U.S. of meddling over publication of protest map
Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Friday accused the U.S. Embassy of meddling in Russia’s internal affairs for having published a map on social media showing the proposed route of an unauthorized anti-government protest in Moscow.
World Food Programme to resume food aid in Yemen’s Sanaa
The World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday it would resume the distribution of food to 850,000 people in Yemen’s capital Sanaa next week after a two-month stoppage, having reached an agreement the Iran-aligned Houthi authorities.
‘Democracy now’: Protesters stage sit-in at Hong Kong airport
Demonstrators crowded the arrivals hall at Hong Kong airport on Friday, handing out anti-government leaflets and waving banners in a dozen languages in a bid to raise awareness among visitors ahead of weekend rallies planned across the city.
Malaysia files criminal charges against 17 Goldman Sachs executives
Malaysia filed criminal charges on Friday against 17 current and former directors at subsidiaries of Goldman Sachs Group Inc following an investigation into a multi-billion-dollar corruption scandal that led to the demise of state fund 1MDB.
Yemen’s Houthi group says senior official from the Houthi family killed: Masirah TV
Yemen’s Houthi movement said on Friday that a senior member of the Houthi family had been “assassinated”, according to the group’s Al-Masirah TV.
Kyrgyz ex-president Atambayev charged with corruption
Kyrgyz former president Almazbek Atambayev has been charged with corruption over his alleged role in the release of a convicted criminal, Atambayev’s lawyer said on Friday after police had to battle protesters to secure his arrest.
Tunisian PM Chahed submits bid to run for president
Tunisia’s Prime Minister Youssef Chahed, leader of the secular Tahya Tounes party, on Friday submitted his candidacy for the presidential election expected next month, making him one of the likely frontrunners.
UK, U.S. urge Tanzania to respect ‘due process’ after journalist arrested
Britain and the United States urged Tanzania on Friday to guarantee due process of law for a journalist arrested on charges that his lawyer and rights groups called politically motivated.
Wild winds ground flights in Australia, falling tree kills woman
Major airports at Australia’s two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, canceled flights on Friday as damaging winds swept southeastern states, killing one woman, destroying roofs and causing power outages.
India plans to ease Kashmir curbs for Friday prayers: media
Authorities plan to relax curbs in India’s Muslim-majority state of Jammu and Kashmir to allow people to offer Friday prayers, media said, as a five-day lockdown damped protests over the withdrawal of the Himalayan region’s special status.
