Two aides to Lebanese minister killed as convoy hit by gunfire
Two aides to a Lebanese Druze minister were killed on Sunday when his convoy came under fire in an area of support for a rival Druze faction, in what the minister called an assassination attempt.
Italy and Germany in war of words over German rescue ship captain
A war of words broke out between Germany and Italy on Sunday over the German captain of a rescue ship, who defied a docking ban enforced by Rome to bring migrants ashore.
Europe’s heatwave burns on, but eases from record highs
A four-day heatwave across western Europe that killed seven people began to ease slightly on Sunday, as temperature alerts were cut back and wildfires slowly brought under control.
Tens of thousands demand civilian rule in Sudan, soldiers fire in air
Thousands of protesters marched toward Sudan’s defense ministry on Sunday demanding the ruling military hand over power to civilians, as security forces fired shots into the air.
Venezuela confirms death of detained officer, his wife says he was tortured
CARACAS – Venezuela’s defense ministry on Sunday confirmed the death of a military officer who opposition leaders and family members said was tortured in custody after his detention over alleged involvement in a coup plot against President Nicolas Madu…
Mexican leader admits shortcomings on security at launch of new police force
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Sunday his 7-month-old government had yet to make progress in tackling record levels of violence afflicting the country as he launched a new militarized police force tasked with fixing the problem.
Three-meter python loose in Cambridge, England, police say
A three-meter reticulated python is loose in the English university city of Cambridge, police said, after they received reports of sightings early at the weekend.
Two aides to Lebanese minister killed as convoy hit by gunfire: minister
Two aides to a Lebanese Druze minister were killed on Sunday when his convoy came under fire as it passed through an area loyal to a rival Druze faction, in what the minister called an assassination attempt.
Democratic candidates dump on Trump over North Korea meeting
U.S. candidates running for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination on Sunday criticized President Donald Trump’s latest overture to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying the leaders’ meeting lacked substance and elevated a ruthless dictator.
Senior military official says snipers shooting civilians and soldiers in Khartoum
A senior member of Sudan’s military leadership said unknown snipers shot at least five civilians and three paramilitary soldiers on Sunday as tens of thousands marched in the capital demanding a return to civilian rule.
