U.N. says it confirms 17 deaths in Sudan’s Darfur
The United Nations said on Thursday it had confirmed the killing of 17 people and the burning of more than 100 houses in Deleij village in the Darfur region of Sudan earlier this week.
Sudan’s military council head meets senior U.S. diplomat in Khartoum: statement
The head of Sudan’s ruling military council met with U.S. diplomats in Khartoum on Thursday, the council said.
Canada’s Trudeau to meet Trump for talks on trade pact, detained Canadians
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on June 20 for talks on a new continental trade pact and two Canadians detained in China, Trudeau’s office said on Thursday.
Europol highlights Russian money as biggest laundering threat
Europe’s Baltic states are at risk from further Russian money laundering, a top European police official said after several big banks were hit by scandals centered on the region.
Sudan’s state prosecutors charge Bashir with corruption
Sudan’s state prosecutors said on Thursday they had completed their investigation into former President Omar al-Bashir and charged him with corruption.
Tripoli’s children struggle to study as war reaches the capital
For 13-year-old Taha Aboud, who dreams of becoming an engineer, war in Libya’s capital Tripoli has meant his family fleeing their home and him missing studies as they searched for a new school.
Russia says it will respond defensively to U.S. deployment in Poland
The Kremlin said on Thursday the Russian military was closely tracking U.S. plans to beef up its forces in Poland and taking steps to ensure Russia’s national security was not threatened by what Moscow regards as a betrayal of trust.
Turkey rejects U.S. ultimatums, says will not back down on Russia deal
Turkey will not back down from its decision to buy Russian S-400 missile defense systems despite U.S. warnings that it will lead to Ankara’s exclusion from the F-35 fighter jet program, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday.
Austrian prosecutors investigating ex-leader of far right over sting video
Austrian prosecutors said on Thursday they are investigating former far-right leader Heinz-Christian Strache and others on suspicion of breach of trust in connection with a sting video that forced Strache to quit the coalition government.
Cyprus issues arrest warrants for Turkey drill ship crew
Cyprus has issued arrest warrants for the crew of a Turkish drill ship anchored close to its coast for allegedly infringing territory over which the island has rights to explore for oil and gas, a foreign ministry official said on Thursday.
