U.N. urges Japan to let children be children
The U.N. Committee on the Rights of the Child on Thursday urged Japan to do more to let children be children, free of excessive pressures or corporal punishment in school or at home.
Evidence shows Khashoggi murder planned, carried out by Saudi officials: U.N.
A United Nations-led inquiry into the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi said on Thursday that evidence pointed to a brutal crime “planned and perpetrated” by Saudi officials.
France tells Italy ‘Basta! – withdraws envoy after war of words
France recalled its ambassador to Italy on Thursday, a remarkable diplomatic split between neighbors and European Union allies, after what it described as “repeated, baseless” attacks by Italian political leaders against France.
Injuries from ‘solid object’ caused death of Sudanese teacher in custody: official
A Sudanese teacher taken into custody after protests died due to injuries from “solid object”, according to a medical report cited on Thursday by the head of a state investigations committee.
U.N.: Leaders of Yemen warring parties agree preliminary compromise on Hodeidah
A preliminary compromise has been agreed between Yemen’s warring parties to implement the Hodeidah peace deal, the United Nations said in a statement on Thursday.
Russia pledges response to Norwegian military activity
Russia on Thursday accused Norway of pushing ahead with a military build-up which it said increased the risks of military action and required some kind of Russian response.
Russia demands U.S. destroy missile defense systems in Romania, strike drones
Russia’s Ministry of Defense said on Thursday that the United States should destroy its MK-41 missile defense launch systems deployed in Romania in order to return to compliance with a Cold War-era nuclear pact.
East Libyan forces control substation not main El Sharara field: engineer
East Libyan military forces control a pumping substation for the El Sharara oilfield but the main production area is still occupied by armed tribesmen, a field engineer said on Thursday.
Italy PM Conte says tensions with France can be resolved immediately
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Thursday that Italy and France have a deep historical bond and that any tensions can be cleared up quickly, after Paris recalled its ambassador from Rome earlier in the day.
After air strikes in Chad, France warns citizens to be vigilant
France warned its citizens in Chad on Thursday to be extra vigilant after its fighter jets struck a heavily-armed rebel convoy that crossed last week from southern Libya aiming to destabilize President Idriss Deby.
