Saudi Arabia tells U.N. rights body that will prosecute Khashoggi murder
Saudi Arabia told the United Nations top human rights body on Monday that it was investigating the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at its Istanbul consulate last month with a view to prosecuting the perpetrators.
Iran says it will defy ‘economic war’ as U.S. reimposes curbs
Iran said it would defy the reimposition of more U.S. sanctions on Monday, condemning as “economic war” Washington’s attempt to curb Tehran’s missile and nuclear programs and weaken its influence in the Middle East.
BHP’s runaway train damaged after 92-km run, Australia starts probe
A train loaded with iron ore and operated by BHP Billiton ran away without a driver for 92 kilometers before being forcibly derailed in the early hours of Monday, the company and Australian authorities said.
Taliban seize post in defensive belt around embattled Afghan city
Taliban militants captured an important security post outside the central Afghan city of Ghazni on Monday, killing 13 members of government forces and underscoring their vulnerability even in areas where defenses have been bolstered.
Italy government to call confidence vote on security bill: government source
Italy’s government will call a confidence vote in the upper house Senate on its security bill, which has generated tensions within the coalition between the League and 5-Star Movement, a government source said on Monday.
Turkey orders arrest of gold trader Zarrab over villa restoration: Anadolu
Turkish authorities have ordered the arrest of gold trader Reza Zarrab, a prosecution witness in the New York trial of a Turkish banker, over unlawful building work, Anadolu news agency said on Monday.
Swedish parliament to vote on center-right PM candidate next week
The speaker of Sweden’s parliament called on Monday a vote to elect center-right leader Ulf Kristersson as the next prime minister, but acknowledged his attempt to break a post-election deadlock had no guarantee of success.
Australian foreign minister to visit China as frosty relations thaw
Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne will travel to China this week, the two governments announced on Monday, as China ended an unofficial suspension for more than six months of visits by top Australian government ministers.
Rouhani says Iran to sell oil, defy U.S. sanctions: TV
Iran will sell its oil and break sanctions reimposed by the United States on its vital energy and banking sectors, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday.
Swedish parliament to vote on Moderate leader Kristersson as new PM – speaker
Sweden’s parliament will vote next week on whether centre-right, Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson will become prime minister, the Speaker said on Monday.
