In Iraq’s parliament, Shi’ite militia leaders plan to call the shots
In May, Hassan Fada’am traded his military fatigues for a suit when he became one of 45 Shi’ite militiamen elected to Iraq’s 329-seat parliament.
Exclusive: U.N. will not help Myanmar with long-term camps for Rohingya – document
The United Nations’ refugee agency will not provide humanitarian assistance to Rohingya Muslims who return to Myanmar if they are interned in camps, according to an internal position paper circulated days before the initial repatriation is due to start…
Canadian PM Trudeau says in talks with Pakistan over Asia Bibi
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday talks were underway with Pakistan over a Pakistani Christian woman whose acquittal on blasphemy charges against Islam last month sparked days of protests in the South Asian country.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro chooses general as defense minister
Brazilian President-Elect Jair Bolsonaro has appointed retired army general Fernando Azevedo e Silva as defense minister, he said in a Twitter post on Tuesday.
Ethiopia arrests former head of military conglomerate METEC: EBC
Ethiopia has arrested the former head of the military-run industrial conglomerate METEC, the state-run broadcaster EBC reported on Tuesday.
Norwegian frigate now nearly submerged after collision
A Norwegian navy frigate that collided with an oil tanker last week was almost completely submerged on Tuesday despite efforts to salvage the sinking vessel, pictures taken by the Norwegian Coastal Administration showed.
India’s top court to review ruling lifting ban on women of menstruating age entering temple
India’s top court on Tuesday agreed to review its ruling two months ago that removed a ban on women of menstruating age from entering a prominent Hindu temple in the southern state of Kerala, following widespread protests against the decision.
Boris Johnson says Brexit deal will make Britain an EU colony
Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May and the European Union are stage managing a Brexit deal that will doom the United Kingdom to the status of a colony, former British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Tuesday.
‘Defending the indefensible’: Malaysia’s Mahathir slams Suu Kyi over Rohingya crisis
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Tuesday Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi was trying to “defend the indefensible” over alleged atrocities committed by the country’s military against minority Rohingya Muslims.
Rival Libya leaders meet for first time since May
Libya’s two main rival leaders met for the first time in more than five months at a reconciliation conference hosted by Italy and the prime minister endorsed a United Nations plan for an election next year.
