Iran arrests member of military over Ahvaz parade attack: agency
Iran has arrested a member of its military in connection with a gun attack on a military parade in the city of Ahvaz last month which killed 25 people, semi-official Fars News agency reported on Sunday.
Swedish center-right Alliance leader abandons attempt to form government for now
The leader of Sweden’s Moderate Party, Ulf Kristersson, said on Sunday he had been unable to get enough support for a center-right coalition government, putting the task of finding a candidate for prime minister back in the hands of parliament’s speake…
Indian minister says sexual assault allegations against him baseless
Indian minister M.J. Akbar called the multiple allegations of sexual assault against him “wild and baseless” on Sunday, and said he plans to take legal action against the women who have made the accusations.
Former minister calls on UK cabinet to make May change mind on Brexit
Critics of Theresa May’s plans for leaving the European Union stepped up the pressure on the British prime minister on Sunday, with one former minister saying her cabinet team should exert its authority to force her to change course.
Twenty-two killed as truck carrying migrants crashes in Turkey
Twenty-two people, including children, were killed when a truck carrying migrants crashed in the western Turkish province of Izmir on Sunday, the state-owned Anadolu news agency reported.
Center-right seen restoring its rule in Luxembourg vote
The center-right is expected to return to power in Luxembourg after a rare five years in opposition when voters elect a new parliament on Sunday.
Turkey renames new U.S. embassy street ‘Malcolm X Avenue’
City authorities in Turkey’s capital Ankara have renamed the street where the new U.S. embassy is being built ‘Malcolm X Avenue’ after the U.S. civil rights leader, state media reported.
Tale of two brothers reflects Syrian rebel unity and divisions
Brothers Abu Eliyas and Abu Yousef have fought at opposite ends of the insurgency against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Five Koreans among nine killed in Himalayas in Nepal
Five South Korean climbers and their four Nepali guides have been killed after their basecamp in the Himalayas was ravaged by a storm, local police and hiking officials said on Sunday.
Storm Leslie hits Portugal, leaves thousands without power
At least 300,000 homes were without power on Sunday after tropical storm Leslie hit Portugal’s Atlantic coast, bringing with it heavy rain, strong winds and surging seas.
