Iran says US troops in Syria “illogical, source of tension” -report
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that the U.S. military presence in Syria had been “illogical and a source of tension”, Iranian state news agency IRNA reported.
Russia warns of global conflict over nuclear pact collapse
Russia said on Saturday that the scrapping of a Cold War era nuclear pact may lead to an arms race and direct confrontation between several global regions, after a proposal by Moscow was rejected in a United Nations vote.
Driver killed in accident at French ‘yellow vest’ protest
A driver died in southern France on Friday when their car hit a truck at a roundabout that was blocked by “Yellow Vest” protesters, French local authorities said.
UK police arrest man and woman over Gatwick drone disruption
Police have arrested a man and a woman after rogue drone operators crippled London’s Gatwick Airport for three days by repeatedly flying onto the airfield, sparking a major security response.
Iraqi PM discusses U.S. withdrawal from Syria with Pompeo
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo assured Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi that the U.S. is still committed to fighting Islamic State in Iraq and other areas despite its planned troop withdrawal from Syria, Abdul Mahdi’s office said on Saturday….
Car bomb claimed by al Shabaab kills at least five in Somali capital
Police said at least five people were killed and four wounded in a car bomb attack claimed by al Qaeda-linked group al Shabaab close to the president’s residence in the Somali capital.
Exclusive: India anti-Vedanta protesters killed by shots to head, chest; half from behind-autopsies
Twelve of the 13 protesters killed when police opened fire on a demonstration against Vedanta’s copper smelter in southern India in May were hit by bullets in the head or chest, and half of those were shot from behind, autopsy reports show.
British police arrest two over Gatwick Airport drone disruption
Police have arrested two people after rogue drone operators crippled London’s Gatwick Airport for three days by repeatedly flying onto the airfield, playing cat-and-mouse with the army.
Pakistan plans to relax visa policy in bid to revive tourism
Pakistan is planning to ease visa restrictions for visitors from 55 countries, including most European nations, in a bid to revive tourism that was devastated by Islamist violence in the fallout from the 9/11 attacks in the United States.
Iran executes businessman for economic crimes: state TV
Iran on Saturday executed a businessman sentenced to death by a fast-track court set up to fight economic crimes, state television reported, following an outcry against profiteering and corruption that has seen dozens of people jailed.
