Air strikes up sharply in rebel-held northwest Syria: monitors
Air strikes have been stepped up against rebel-held northwestern Syria, the last major bastion of opponents of President Bashar al-Assad, prompting thousands of civilians to flee the town of Khan Sheikhoun, war monitors said on Tuesday.
Nigeria’s President Buhari takes unassailable lead in election: Reuters tally
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday took an unassailable lead in the race to lead Africa’s largest economy and top oil producer, a tally by Reuters based on official and provisional results showed.
Dutch seize 90,000 vodka bottles thought bound for North Korea
Dutch authorities on Tuesday said they had confiscated some 90,000 bottles of Russian vodka believed to be destined for North Korea in violation of international sanctions.
Brexit de-escalation? How Wednesday’s parliamentary debate will work
British Prime Minister Theresa May will on Wednesday update parliament on her progress toward securing a Brexit deal, giving lawmakers the chance to challenge her approach and vote on alternatives.
UK’s May must explain why she wants Brexit delay – French finance minister
British Prime Minister Theresa May will have to outline exactly why she wishes to delay Britain’s exit from the European Union if her parliament demands she do so, France’s finance minister said on Tuesday.
Nigeria’s President Buhari takes unassailable lead in election: Reuters tally
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday took an unassailable lead in the country’s election race, Reuters data based on results announced in different parts of the country showed.
German court blocks spies from designating AfD as ‘case to investigate’
A German court banned the domestic spy agency from classifying the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as a “case to investigate”, handing a symbolic victory to the far-right party before five important elections later this year.
‘This isn’t over’: Islamic State loyalties linger despite defeat
Having joined Islamic State in Syria four years ago, the Algerian woman only abandoned the jihadists’ last scrap of besieged territory when her daughter was shot in the leg.
New U.N. access to Hodeidah mills could boost Yemen aid operation
The United Nations regained access to a grains facility near Yemen’s Hodeidah port on Tuesday, potentially allowing an increase in food aid to millions at risk of starvation after years of devastating war, humanitarian officials said.
U.S. says air strike killed 20 militants in Somalia
A U.S. air strike in central Somalia on Monday killed 20 al Shabaab fighters, the U.S. Africa Command said on Tuesday.
