Iranian commander threatens Israel’s destruction if it attacks: state TV
A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander on Monday threatened Israel with destruction if it attacks Iran, state
U.S. committed to pulling foreign forces out of Afghanistan: official
The United States is committed to withdrawing foreign forces from Afghanistan to end more than 17 years of war, a senior U.S. government official said on Monday, speaking after six days of American peace talks with Afghan Taliban militants.
Pope fears bloodshed in Venezuela, not taking sides for now
Pope Francis said on Sunday he feared bloodshed in Venezuela but that it was premature for him to take sides because it could cause more damage.
Pope says Vatican abuse summit will not end crisis
Pope Francis warned on Sunday against excessive expectations for next month’s Vatican summit on the global sexual abuse crisis, saying it was human problem that would continue.
Dutch refuse Italian request to accept 47 migrants on rescue ship: government
The Netherlands refused on Monday an Italian request to take in 47 migrants on a humanitarian ship that is being blocked from Italian ports, saying there was a need to distinguish between genuine refugees and economic migrants.
Bahrain closer to extradition of footballer held in Thailand
Bahrain’s government has submitted documents for the extradition of Hakeem Al Araibi, a Bahraini refugee footballer held in prison in Thailand, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday.
Indian opposition leader Gandhi promises minimum income for the poor
The leader of India’s main opposition Congress party, Rahul Gandhi, promised on Monday to provide the poor with a minimum income if Congress wins an upcoming general election, a pledge the ruling party dismissed as an unaffordable gimmick.
Britain unlikely to withdraw Article 50: EU diplomat
Britain is unlikely to withdraw Article 50 and Prime Minister Theresa May will probably stick to the March 29 divorce date from the European Union, an EU diplomat said on Monday.
Former Malaysian PM Najib faces three more money laundering charges
Malaysian prosecutors on Monday charged former prime minister Najib Razak with three more counts of money laundering, allegedly receiving the proceeds of illegal activities in his personal bank accounts.
Pakistan Supreme Court to review Christian woman’s blasphemy acquittal
Pakistan’s Supreme Court will on Tuesday begin a review of its acquittal of a Christian woman charged with blasphemy, a verdict that sparked days of Islamist protests over a case that has divided society and incited killings.
