Gulf Arabs, Europeans, Iran reject U.S. recognition of Golan Heights as Israeli
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights united Washington’s Arab allies and their regional foe Iran in condemnation on Tuesday.
Olive tree with soil from Ethiopia crash site unites mourners
Families and friends grieving the victims of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 gathered for a tearful ceremony in Addis Ababa on Tuesday to unveil a plaque and plant an olive tree with soil from the crash site.
Spanish judge to seek extradition of North Korea embassy intruders: source
A Spanish judge plans to request the extradition from the United States of members of a group he suspects of forcing their way into the North Korean embassy in Madrid and trying to persuade an official there to defect, a judicial source said on Tuesday…
Mexico president wants no beef with Spain, hints at other apology requests
Mexico’s president said on Tuesday he wanted no conflict with Madrid over his request for an apology for human rights abuses committed during Spain’s conquest of Mexico, and hinted he could seek similar gestures from other countries.
Tunisia ‘truth’ commission says many rights abuse cases yet to reach court
A commission seeking justice for families of people who suffered torture and other rights abuses during decades of authoritarian rule in Tunisia complained on Tuesday of official obstruction and said a large number of cases had yet to reach court.
Algerian constitutional council holds special meeting on Bouteflika: TV
Algeria’s constitutional council is holding a special meeting after the country’s army chief called for the removal of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, the private El Bilad TV said.
Venezuela’s main oil port halted following blackout -sources, data
Venezuela’s main oil port of Jose, operated by state-run company PDVSA, has been halted following a massive power blackout on Monday, according to sources close to the facility.
Afghanistan recalls ambassador in row over Pakistan PM remarks
Afghanistan has recalled its ambassador from Pakistan over reported remarks by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan that suggested Kabul should set up an interim government, calling the comments “irresponsible.”
Police give all-clear to German town halls after bomb threats
Police and sniffer dogs who searched town halls in Germany which received bomb threats overnight found nothing suspicious on Tuesday.
Algerian army chief asks for presidency to be vacated
Algeria’s army chief Ahmed Gaed Salah asked on Tuesday for the presidency to be vacated as he deems popular demands to be valid after a month of mass protests against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, state media said.
