Britain, France, Germany call for ‘credible investigation’ into Khashoggi disappearance
Britain, France and Germany called on the Saudi and Turkish authorities on Sunday to mount a “credible investigation” into the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, saying they were treating the incident with “the utmost seriousness”.
Indian minister calls allegations of sexual misconduct against him ‘baseless’
Indian minister M.J. Akbar described multiple allegations of sexual harassment against him as “wild and baseless” on Sunday and added he plans to take legal action against the women who have made the accusations.
Senator Rubio says U.S. must take action over Saudi journalist
Republican U.S. Senator Marco Rubio said the United States must confront Saudi Arabia or risk losing credibility on human rights, if allegations are proven true that the Saudi government orchestrated the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin still plans to attend upcoming Saudi summit
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin is still planning to attend an upcoming summit in Saudi Arabia despite the controversy over the disappearance of Saudi journalist and political dissident Jamal Khashoggi, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow s…
Islamic State in Nigeria health workers, schoolgirl: ICRC
Islamic State in Nigeria might kill healthcare workers it has held hostage since March within 24 hours, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Sunday, pleading for mercy and urging Nigeria’s government to intervene.
Maldives opposition supporters protest as court reviews election challenge
Hundreds of Maldivians protested on Sunday demanding the arrest of defeated President Abdulla Yameen as its top court began to hear a petition challenging the outcome of last’s month election in the island nation.
Egypt court upholds death sentences for three suspected militants
An Egyptian court on Sunday upheld death sentences for three people for establishing and running a militant group known as Ansar al-Sharia, two judicial sources and state news agency MENA said.
German tourist bus crashes in Switzerland, injuring 15
A German bus carrying mainly teenage tourists to Italy crashed on a motorway near the Swiss city of Lugano on Sunday, injuring 15 people, three of them seriously, police said.
Saudi threatens to retaliate against any sanctions over Khashoggi disappearance
Saudi Arabia on Sunday warned against threats to punish it over the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi last week, saying it would retaliate against any sanctions with tougher measures, as international criticism increased.
Nigerian Islamic State may kill abducted medic within 24 hours: ICRC
A healthcare worker abducted by Islamic State in Nigeria in March may be killed within 24 hours, the International Committee of the Red Cross said in a statement on Sunday, pleading for mercy and urging Nigeria’s government to work for her release.
