U.S. tells U.N. it is committed to Islamic State destruction in Syria
The United States told the United Nations Security Council on Thursday that it was committed to the “permanent destruction” of Islamic State in Syria and would keep pushing for the withdrawal of Iranian-backed forces in the country.
Britain removes word ‘unlikely’ from no-deal Brexit guidance after cabinet decision – spokesman
The British government removed the word “unlikely” from its official guidance on how to prepare for a no-deal Brexit after the cabinet decided to ramp up preparations for leaving the EU without a deal, Prime Minister Theresa May’s spokesman said.
Factbox: Congo’s presidential election in numbers
Democratic Republic of Congo has delayed a much-anticipated presidential election scheduled for Dec. 23 by one week after the electoral body said it could not organize the vote in time.
Germany: U.S. withdrawal from Syria could damage fight against IS
The United States’ sudden change of course on Syria is surprising and risks damaging the fight against Islamic State, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Thursday after the United States decided to withdraw from Syria.
German police boost security at Stuttgart airport: spokesman
German police have massively boosted security at Stuttgart Airport, a police spokesman in the southern city said on Thursday, declining to comment on media reports that Islamist suspects were spotted at the facility.
Chilean court to hear case of stolen statutes, artifacts
A Chilean court said on Thursday it will hear a case against a businessman accused of hoarding statues, historic rifles and indigenous artifacts allegedly stolen from public parks, cemeteries and museums at his posh estate south of Santiago.
US also seen ending air war against Islamic State in Syria: officials
U.S. President Donald Trump’s order to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria also is expected to signify an end to the U.S. air campaign against Islamic State there, U.S. officials told Reuters on Thursday, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Britain removes word ‘unlikely’ from no-deal Brexit guidance after cabinet decision – spokesman
The British government removed the word “unlikely” from its official guidance on how to prepare for a no-deal Brexit after the cabinet decided to ramp up preparations for leaving the EU without a deal, Prime Minister Theresa May’s spokesman said.
Moderates emerge from populist shadows to shape Italian budget deal
When Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte rose to his feet in parliament on Wednesday to announce his budget accord with Europe, the normally ever-present heads of his government’s two coalition parties were nowhere to be seen.
Ten hurt as car ploughs into bus stop in western Germany – police
A car ploughed into a bus stop in the western German town of Recklinghausen on Thursday and the driver and nine other people had been injured, police said.
