Cameroonian separatists risk death sentence following terrorism charges
Ten Cameroonian separatist leaders extradited from Nigeria earlier this year will face trial next month on terrorism charges that could lead to the death penalty, one of their lawyers said after a court hearing on Tuesday.
Borussia Dortmund bus bomber gets 14-year prison sentence
A German court sentenced a German-Russian man to 14 years behind bars on Tuesday for a bomb attack on the Borussia Dortmund (BVB) soccer team bus in 2017 as part of a money-making scheme.
Under pressure from Western donors, Tanzanian leader prefers Chinese aid
Tanzanian President John Magufuli, who has faced threats in recent weeks from Western donors to cut off aid in response to human rights concerns, said on Tuesday he prefers assistance from China, as Beijing imposes fewer conditions.
Hundreds of Tunisians protest at Saudi prince’s visit over Khashoggi
Hundreds of Tunisians staged the first protests of the Arab world against Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince on Tuesday, denouncing the kingdom’s de facto ruler as a murderer involved in the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
France CGT union calls for strike on December 3 to protest energy policy
French hard-left CGT trade union on Tuesday called for a nationwide strike on Dec. 3 to protest the government’s medium-term policy announced by President Emmanuel Macron, saying the measures proposed would increase French energy dependency.
Iran’s nuclear chief warns EU patience is running thin
Iran’s nuclear chief said on Tuesday he was warning the European Union’s top diplomat that Iranian patience was running out on the bloc’s pledges to keep up oil trade despite U.S. sanctions.
U.N. reaffirms refugees’ right to seek asylum in U.S.
Asylum seekers at the Mexican border fleeing violence or persecution are entitled to lodge claims in the United States to obtain sanctuary there, U.N. agencies said in a fresh attempt to shield migrants from tough U.S. immigration policies.
Greenhouse gas emissions gap wider than ever: U.N. report
Global greenhouse gas emissions in 2030 could be between 13 billion and 15 billion tonnes more than the level needed to keep global warming within 2 degrees Celsius this century, a United Nations report estimated on Tuesday.
With parliament vote in doubt, PM tours UK to drum up support for Brexit deal
Prime Minister Theresa May began a tour of the United Kingdom to drum up support for her Brexit divorce deal with the European Union, while her deputy said on Tuesday parliament might reject it if asked to vote on it now.
We’re open for business, Afghan president tells U.N. conference
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani made an investment pitch at a U.N. conference on Tuesday, describing the business opportunities and challenges in a country where millions are displaced or close to starvation.
