Netanyahu, main challenger Gantz, both claim Israeli election victory
Both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger Benny Gantz claimed victory in Israel’s election but exit polls and early results indicated on Wednesday the veteran right-wing leader was on course for a record fifth term.
Wreckage confirmed to be from crashed Japanese F-35 fighter
Search and rescue teams found wreckage belonging to a Japanese Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter that disappeared on Tuesday over the Pacific Ocean close to northern Japan, a military spokesman said on Wednesday.
Twitter launches emoji for EU election in May
Twitter launched on Wednesday an emoji for the European Parliament elections in May, seeking to provide a visual link to channel conversations around a vote set to affect the European Union in the coming years.
Partial results show Israel’s Netanyahu on course to win election: Haaretz newspaper
Partial election results showed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on course to win a fifth term in office on Wednesday, despite a victory claim from his main rival, according to Haaretz newspaper.
Trump discussed Iran, human rights with Saudi crown prince: White House
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman by phone on Tuesday, discussing Riyadh’s role in Middle East stability, maintaining pressure on Iran and the importance of human rights issues, the White House said….
U.S. senators introduce bill to sanction Turkish officials over detentions
Two U.S. senators on Tuesday introduced a bipartisan bill requiring the imposition of sanctions on Turkish officials responsible for the detentions of U.S. citizens and local consulate staff in Turkey, a statement on the legislation said.
Israeli expat flies in to vote, hoping to help oust Netanyahu
An Israeli entrepreneur went the extra mile to vote in Tuesday’s parliamentary election – 7,401 of them (11,910 km), to be precise.
Netanyahu, main rival Gantz, claim victory in Israeli election
Both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger Benny Gantz claimed victory in Israel’s election on Tuesday, with several exit polls giving the veteran right-wing leader an advantage in forming a coalition government.
Explainer: Israeli election results: what happens next?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger Benny Gantz both claimed victory in Israel’s election on Tuesday.
Labour’s Corbyn met DUP’s Dodds to try to break Brexit deadlock: Daily Mirror
Britain’s Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn met Northern Irish Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)’s deputy leader Nigel Dodds, the DUP’s lawmaker Sammy Wilson on Tuesday as part of the opposition party’s talks with MPs to break Brexit deadlock, the Daily …
