Afghan-German man detained on suspicion of passing data to Iran: prosecutor
German authorities on Tuesday detained a 50-year old Afghan-German dual national who worked for the German military on suspicion of passing data to an Iranian intelligence agency, the federal prosecutor’s office said in a statement.
Nissan plans to file for damages against Ghosn in future: source
Nissan plans to file a civil suit against ousted chairman Carlos Ghosn to claim for damages resulting from alleged misuse of company funds, a person with knowledge of the issue said, which would add to the high profile executive’s legal headaches.
Ex-Ivorian leader Gbagbo acquitted of war crimes, to be freed
The International Criminal Court acquitted former Ivorian leader Laurent Gbagbo of all war crimes charges on Tuesday and ordered his immediate release to the joy of dancing supporters.
Germany says EU ready to talk if UK rejects Brexit deal
The European Union could hold new talks with Britain if parliament in London rejects the Brexit agreement on Tuesday, Germany’s foreign minister said, but he ruled out significant changes to the treaty.
Turkey’s Erdogan says planned 20-mile safe zone in Syria may be extended
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that he viewed a planned 20-mile (32 km) safe zone in Syria positively and added that its range may be extended further.
China condemns Trudeau’s remarks about Canadian’s death sentence
China denounced Canada on Tuesday for “irresponsible” remarks after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused it of “arbitrarily” sentencing a Canadian to death for drug smuggling, aggravating already icy relations.
Nigerian military clears Islamists from northeastern town
Nigeria’s military recaptured the northeastern town of Rann on Tuesday after it was overrun by Islamic State West Africa (ISWA) insurgents a day earlier, weeks ahead of an election in which security has become a key campaign issue.
Southern African regional bloc calls emergency Congo election meeting
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called an emergency meeting on Thursday in Addis Ababa to discuss Democratic Republic of Congo’s disputed presidential election, an adviser to President Joseph Kabila told Reuters.
Indian among victims of Monday’s Afghan car bomb blast
An Indian national was among four people killed in a car bomb blast in Afghanistan’s capital on Monday, India’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
China blasts Trudeau’s remarks on Canadian’s death sentence
China blasted Canada for “irresponsible” remarks on Tuesday after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the country of “arbitrarily” sentencing a Canadian to death for drug smuggling, aggravating already icy relations.
