Taiwan ruling party accepts defeat in southern city mayoral race
Taiwan’s ruling pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party on Saturday admitted defeat in the mayoral election in the key southern city of Kaohsiung.
Islamic State claims responsibility for blast at Afghanistan mosque
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an explosion at a mosque in Afghanistan’s eastern Khost province that killed and wounded scores of people, its Amaq news agency reported on Saturday.
Northern Irish DUP rallies opposition to May’s ‘pitiful’ Brexit deal
The Northern Irish party propping up British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government launched fresh attacks on her Brexit withdrawal deal on Saturday, saying it would leave Britain in a “pitiful” place and a Labour government might be preferable.
Northern Irish DUP says will support Gibraltar cause in parliament
Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party on Saturday pledged to use its 10 votes in parliament to support the cause of Gibraltar if necessary.
French police fire tear gas at protesters on Champs Elysees
Police firing tear gas and water cannons clashed with protesters in Paris who are angry over rising fuel costs and President Emmanuel Macron’s economic policies, the second weekend of “yellow vest” protests across France.
Mali says it confirms death of veteran jihadist leader Koufa
Mali’s army said on Saturday it had confirmed the death of Amadou Koufa, one of the most prominent jihadist leaders in the country, in a raid by French forces on Thursday night.
Taiwan ruling party admits defeat in second-largest city
Taiwan’s pro-independence ruling Democratic Progressive Party on Saturday admitted defeat in the mayoral election in Taiwan’s second-largest city of Taichung.
Turkey uneasy about U.S. plan for observation posts on Syria border: minister
Turkey is uneasy about U.S. plans to set up “observation posts” in Syria along parts of its border with Turkey, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said on Saturday.
Turkey uneasy about U.S. plan for observation posts on Syria border: minister
Turkey is uneasy about U.S. plans to set up “observation posts” in Syria along parts of its border with Turkey, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said on Saturday.
Erdogan’s AKP gets local election boost from nationalists
Turkey’s nationalist MHP will support President Tayyip Erdogan’s AK Party candidates in local elections in three key cities next year, the MHP leader said on Saturday, in a boost to the AKP’s election prospects.
