Israeli court upholds entry ban on U.S. student
An Israeli court on Friday upheld the barring of an American student from the country over her activities in support of an international boycott campaign by pro-Palestinian groups.
Deputy PM Salvini says Juncker should stop insulting Italy
Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini took aim once again on Friday at European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker, saying he should stop insulting Italy as tensions rose over the government’s deficit-hiking budget.
U.S. arms makers express concern to Trump admin over Saudi deals
Major U.S. defense contractors have expressed concern to the Trump administration that lawmakers angered by the disappearance of a Saudi journalist in Turkey will block further arms deals with Saudi Arabia, a senior U.S. official told Reuters on Friday…
‘Friendly fire’ destroys Belgian warplane at base
A Belgian air force mechanic servicing a warplane at a base in the south of the country opened fire and destroyed another F-16 jet fighter on the tarmac, public broadcaster VRT said on Friday, citing unidentified sources.
Citizenship? Permanent residence? – Brits in France fret over Brexit
Two years of Brexit uncertainty have given British citizens in France sleepless nights and a bureaucratic headache, with thousands of them hurrying to apply for nationality to secure their status before the divorce date set for next year.
Macron says it’s unclear who in Iran ordered French bomb plot
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday it was not clear whether a foiled attack on a Paris-based Iranian opposition group was ordered by the higher echelons of authorities in Tehran.
Bloomberg withdraws from Saudi investment conference
Bloomberg on Friday withdrew from a Saudi investment conference at the end of the month, following other media companies that have dropped plans to participate after the disappearance of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Five Palestinians killed in border protests: Gaza medics
Israeli forces killed five Palestinians on Friday during border protests along Gaza’s border, a spokesman for Gaza’s Health Ministry said.
U.S. pastor arrives at home in Turkey’s Izmir after leaving court
U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson arrived at his home in Turkey’s Izmir, a Reuters cameraman said, after leaving a court which earlier ruled that he be released.
Exclusive: Bangladesh PM takes aim at photographer, critics say it is part of wider crackdown
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she is convinced that jailed photographer Shahidul Alam instigated trouble by spreading what she describes as “false news” about protests against her rule in August.
