Conservatives tipped to prevail in Greek local election runoffs
Greeks voted on Sunday in the second round of local elections that are expected to show the conservative opposition party consolidating gains ahead of a snap general election next month.
Cruise ship collides with Venice tourist boat, injuring four people
A towering cruise ship collided with a dock and a tourist boat in Venice on Sunday, injuring four people and reigniting calls for large vessels to be banned from the lagoon city.
Donors pledge $1.2 billion to rebuild Mozambique after cyclones: U.N.
International donors pledged to contribute $1.2 billion to help rebuild areas and infrastructure destroyed by cyclones Kenneth and Idai in Mozambique, according to the United Nations, less than half the amount the government says is needed.
Twitter apologizes for blocked China accounts ahead of Tiananmen anniversary
Twitter Inc has apologized for suspending accounts critical of Chinese government policy days ahead of the 30th anniversary of a bloody crackdown on protesters at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, after an outcry among users.
Pope warns of divisive ideologies in homage to Communist-era martyrs
Pope Francis warned against any new ideological attempt to sow fear or division in society on Sunday as he paid tribute to Christians in Romania killed or persecuted under Communism.
U.S. defense chief says no need to restore suspended U.S.-South Korea military drills
Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said on Sunday that it was not necessary to resume major joint military exercises with South Korea that were suspended in the last year to support diplomatic efforts with North Korea.
China and U.S. clash again on trade and regional security
China and the United States clashed again this weekend on trade and security, accusing each other of destabilizing the region and potentially the world.
Iraqi court sentences two French men to death for being Islamic State fighters
An Iraqi court sentenced two French men to death on Sunday after finding them guilty of being members of Islamic State, a prosecutor told Reuters.
Indian officials see little chance of finding missing climbers alive
Two Indian air force helicopters conducted reconnaissance missions around the Nanda Devi mountain in the Himalayas for eight missing climbers without success on Sunday and survivors are unlikely to be found, two state government officials said.
German SPD leader Nahles quits as party’s popularity hits low
Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) chief Andrea Nahles said she would resign on Sunday as well giving up her position as head of its parliamentary group, saying she did not have the support she needed to lead it.
