Rebel attack in Congo Ebola zone kills at least 14 civilians
At least 14 civilians were killed on Saturday in a six-hour attack by rebels on the town of Beni in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local officials told Reuters, warning the unrest may hamper efforts to quash an Ebola epidemic in the area.
Britain’s opposition Labour backs new election over Brexit impasse
Britain’s opposition Labour Party prefers a new election to a second referendum on Brexit, its leader said on Sunday, heaping pressure on Prime Minister Theresa May whose plans for a deal with the EU have hit an impasse.
Trump expected to tout North Korea progress, but concrete moves lacking
A year after Donald Trump threatened to “totally destroy” North Korea in his first speech at the United Nations, the U.S. president will return to the podium in New York this week to tout diplomatic efforts that have reduced the risk of war.
Turkey’s Erdogan seeks better economic, political ties with Germany
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday he would work on improving political and economic ties with Germany during a visit to the country later this month.
China’s Catholic Church pledges loyalty to Party after Vatican deal
China’s Catholic Church reaffirmed its loyalty to the country’s ruling Communist Party on Sunday, while welcoming a landmark deal struck with the Vatican on appointing new bishops.
Iran Guards vow vengeance against military parade attackers: statement
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards vowed on Sunday to take “deadly and unforgettable” vengeance against attackers at a military parade who killed 12 of their comrades and 13 others, in a statement carried by Iranian news agencies.
Israel sets October deadline to evacuate Bedouin village in West Bank
Israel on Sunday told residents of Khan al-Ahmar, a Bedouin village in the occupied West Bank slated for demolition, to clear their houses by Oct. 1.
UK Labour’s Corbyn says prefers election to second Brexit referendum
Britain’s opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Sunday he would prefer a national election to a second referendum on Brexit.
UK standing firm on Brexit proposals, no election planned: Brexit minister Raab
Britain is standing resolute on its proposals for a divorce deal with the European Union, Brexit minister Dominic Raab said on Sunday, ruling out an early election.
Pro-Brexit movement splinters in fight against PM’s EU divorce plan
The grassroots campaign to steer Britain into a more radical departure from the EU is at a crossroads: time is short, and the self-styled “People’s Army” of activists that was a driving force in bringing about Brexit is splintering.
