China tells U.N. it will not be ‘blackmailed’ or yield to trade pressure
The Chinese government’s top diplomat Wang Yi said on Friday Beijing would not be blackmailed or yield to pressure over trade and criticized unilateral moves by some states that China believes would bring harm to all.
Saudi Arabia, UAE fail to halt U.N. Yemen human rights inquiry
The U.N. Human Rights Council voted on Friday to prolong an inquiry into human rights in Yemen against objections from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, leaders of a coalition widely criticized by right groups for killings of civilians.
Custody extended for seven men suspected of planning attack in Netherlands
Seven men suspected of plotting an attack in the Netherlands with hand grenades, automatic weapons and explosives were ordered on Friday to remain in custody.
Tsunami hits small Indonesian city at dusk, casualties unknown
A tsunami up to two meters high hit a small city on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on Friday after a major 7.5 quake struck offshore, collapsing buildings and washing a vessel ashore, but officials could provide no information on casualties.
Denmark shuts links to Sweden and Germany as police hunt car
Danish police said they briefly shut bridges and ferry links to Sweden and Germany on Friday as they hunted for a black Volvo and three people linked to a serious crime, that one newspaper reported was a kidnapping.
Russian trips to Syria hit peak after Putin ordered partial pull-out
The number of Russian civilians traveling to Syria, where Moscow is running a military operation in support of President Bashar al-Assad, reached record levels this year, according to official figures published by a Russian security service.
Nigerian military pilot dies after air display rehearsal accident
A Nigerian military pilot died on Friday after being involved in an accident while rehearsing for an air display, an air force spokesman said.
U.S. urges Myanmar to hold security forces accountable in Rohingya crackdown
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged Myanmar’s government to take concrete steps to investigate human rights abuses against Rohingya Muslims and hold accountable members of its security forces and others for any involvement in those actions, a St…
In Madrid, a Roma community prepares for relocation
A makeshift camp dubbed the “Gallinero” was demolished on the outskirts of Madrid this week and its 150 Roma residents offered alternative accommodation, but for those who have known little else, the change is daunting.
Swiss to press on with EU treaty talks without new concessions
The Swiss government proposed on Friday continuing negotiations with the European Union on clinching a new treaty without making any major new concessions, adding it was committed to protecting high Swiss pay levels.
