Bosnian police clash with war veterans protesting for increased benefits
Bosnian police used pepper spray on Wednesday to disperse hundreds of war veterans protesting in Sarajevo to demand a law be adopted granting them more benefits.
Second blast hits Kabul at suicide attack site
A second explosion was reported at the site of an earlier suicide attack at a sports club in the west of the Afghan capital Kabul on Wednesday, officials said but gave no details.
Blast kills at least four at sports club in Afghan capital
A suicide bomber blew himself up in a wrestling club in the west of the Afghan capital Kabul on Wednesday, killing at least four people, officials said.
Hungary’s Fidesz stands by European conservatives despite Salvini talks
Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party is strongly committed to the mainstream conservative group in the European Parliament for elections next year, a top official said, but will still pursue common causes with the likes of Italy’s far-right League.
Brazil prosecutors accuse presidential candidate Alckmin of misconduct: report
Brazilian state prosecutors accused Geraldo Alckmin, a market-friendly presidential candidate, of administrative misconduct for allegedly taking 10 million reais ($2.40 million) in illegal campaign funding, a news website reported on Wednesday.
Houthis prevented from attending Geneva peace talks: Yemen Houthi TV
Yemen’s Houthi movement said on Wednesday its delegation was prevented from flying to attend United Nations-sponsored peace talks in Geneva, the group’s al-Masirah TV reported.
With Yemen in turmoil, U.N. to launch first peace talks in two years
Warring Yemenis due to attend the first peace talks since late 2015 on Thursday face an uphill struggle to rescue attempts to end a war marked by mass civilian casualties and fueled by rivalry between regional heavyweights Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Kremlin says more trust-building needed for Kuriles deal with Japan
Russia and Japan need to do more work to build trust before a treaty can be signed to resolve a decades-old row over a group of Pacific islands, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday.
Russia says visit by North Korean leader being discussed
Moscow and Pyongyang are discussing the possibility of a visit by the North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un, to Russia, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday.
Syrian minister says no reason to open crossing with Jordan yet
Syria’s economy minister said he sees no reason yet to re-open the Nassib crossing with Jordan, Lebanon’s NNA news agency said on Wednesday after he met Lebanon’s industry minister who is pushing for it to be opened.
