‘Surreal’ Pyongyang marathon in spotlight as tensions ease
North Korea’s Pyongyang marathon may be among the most complicated to enter but an easing of tensions on the Korean peninsula has made it a stage to highlight the power of sport amid growing interest for the race.
Eastern Libyan forces conduct air strikes on Tripoli as U.N. fails to reach truce
Eastern Libyan forces carried out air strikes on the southern part of Tripoli on Sunday and made progress toward the city center, residents said, escalating an operation to take the capital as the United Nations failed to achieve a truce.
Erdogan’s AK Party to seek recount of all Istanbul votes
President Tayyip Erdogan’s AK Party is seeking a full recount of all votes cast in local elections in Istanbul, a senior party official said on Sunday, a week after initial results showed a narrow victory for Turkey’s main opposition party.
Jewish Labour Movement passes motion of no confidence in Corbyn
The Jewish Labour Movement, which is affiliated to Britain’s main opposition Labour Party, passed a motion of no confidence in party leader Jeremy Corbyn on Sunday over his handling of anti-Semitism complaints, Sky News reported.
Nigeria suspends mining in Zamfara state after banditry surges
Nigeria has suspended mining in the restive northwestern state of Zamfara, a presidential aide and the police chief said on Sunday, amid concerns that illegal miners were connected to a surge in banditry.
China wants to work with EU on trade, premier writes before summit
China wants to work with the European Union on issues from climate change to trade, Premier Li Keqiang wrote in a German newspaper before a summit next week aimed at cementing ties.
Pakistan summons Delhi envoy in protest against any possible ‘misadventure’
Pakistan, warning of a possible new attack by giant neighbor India, said on Sunday it had summoned the Indian deputy high commissioner to protest against any “misadventure”.
Sudan suffers total power blackout: ministry of electricity
Sudan suffered a total power blackout on Sunday, the ministry of electricity and water said.
Gaza animals find new home following deaths at zoo
Five lions, five monkeys, four ostriches, three peacocks, two wolves and a hyena departed Gaza for Jordan on Sunday, after being rescued from a Gaza zoo where many animals died of starvation and lack of care.
Flood-hit Iran getting no financial aid from abroad due to U.S. sanctions: statement
U.S. sanctions have prevented the Iranian Red Crescent from obtaining any foreign financial aid to assist victims of flooding that has killed at least 70 people and inundated some 1,900 communities, the group said on Sunday.
