Germany must repatriate from Syria IS fighter’s wife and children: court
A Berlin court has ruled that Germany’s foreign ministry should repatriate from Syria the German wife and three children of a suspected Islamic State fighter, in what a court spokesman said was the first such ruling against the government.
Israeli troops mistakenly kill Hamas man in Gaza: military
Israeli soldiers mistakenly shot an operative of Islamist group Hamas on Thursday who had been trying to stop Palestinians approaching the Israel-Gaza border, the Israeli military said.
Zimbabwe lawmaker to spend more time in detention after court appearance
A Zimbabwean opposition lawmaker appeared in court on Thursday facing subversion charges that carry a 20-year jail term upon conviction, his lawyer said, adding that the politician would remain detained while he sought bail at the High Court.
Back on the map: Lebanon hopes for best tourist season in years
Ibrahim Zeeb is visiting Lebanon for the first time in years and says it’s the food he has missed most.
Argentine President Macri has slim lead for re-election in early poll
Argentine President Mauricio Macri has a narrow lead against his main challenger, candidate Alberto Fernandez, according to a poll published on Thursday, one of the first since candidates have officially announced their intention to run.
Gibraltar police arrest captain of detained Iranian tanker
Gibraltar police said they have arrested the captain and chief officer of the detained Iranian Grace 1 supertanker accused of violating EU sanctions on Syria and have seized documents and electronic devices from the vessel.
Activists lay flowers at memorial for Hong Kong protester
Thousands of people in Hong Kong laid sunflowers and white lilies at a memorial site on Thursday for a man who fell to his death during protests against an extradition bill that has plunged the former British colony into turmoil.
U.S. blacklists Venezuela military agency after death of navy captain
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions against Venezuela’s military counterintelligence agency following the death of a navy captain after a week in its custody.
Threats to navigation need international solution: U.S. Central Command
Threats to international freedom of navigation require an international solution, U.S. Central Command said on Thursday, after three Iranian vessels tried to block a British-flagged tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Saudi Arabia moves to secure Yemen Red Sea ports after UAE drawdown
Saudi Arabia’s military in Yemen has moved in to secure two strategic Red Sea ports and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait after its leading ally the United Arab Emirates substantially reduced its presence there, four sources familiar with the matter said.
