Egyptian security forces kill five suspected militants in shootout
Egyptian security forces have killed five suspected militants who were plotting to carry out unspecified “hostile operations”, the interior ministry said on Monday.
U.S. vows to fight Iran world court action
The United States views Iran’s filing with the International Court of Justice as an attempt to interfere with its rights to take actions on national security grounds and will fight Tehran’s claims, the State Department said on Monday as oral proceeding…
Lebanese cannabis farmers hope legalization may bring amnesty
The contrast between the vibrant green of a cannabis field and the arid land nearby in Lebanon’s Bekaa valley has for years raised a dilemma for the area’s impoverished farmers.
Dutchman suspected of killing 11-year old in 1998 arrested in Spain
After a hunt lasting two decades, Dutch police believe they have finally tracked down a man suspected of killing an 11-year-old boy in the Netherlands, a prosecutor said on Monday.
Hong Kong pro-democracy group denounces Chinese agents ‘scare tactics’
Hong Kong’s leading youth pro-democracy party, Demosisto, accused Chinese State Security agents of using “scare tactics” to intimidate two activists briefly detained for questioning earlier this year during visits to the mainland.
Iraqi president convenes new parliament for Sept. 3
Iraq’s new parliament will convene on Sept. 3, according to a decree issued on Monday by President Fuad Masum, preparing the way for lawmakers to elect a new government to start rebuilding the country after a three-year war with Islamic State.
U.S. blocks WTO judge reappointment as his term nears an end
The United States told the World Trade Organization on Monday it would block the reappointment of one of the WTO’s four remaining appeals judges next month, leaving the bare minimum of three on what is effectively the supreme court of trade.
Ugandan court grants bail to lawmakers charged with treason
A Ugandan High Court granted bail on Monday to 33 people, including popular songwriter Robert Kyagulanyi, who have been charged with treason over their alleged role in the stoning of President Yoweri Museveni’s convoy this month.
Iraqi president convenes new parliament for Sept. 3: decree
Iraqi President Fuad Massoum convened the country’s new parliament to convene for its first session on Sept. 3, a decree he issued on Monday showed, setting the stage for lawmakers to put a new government in place.
Kremlin to assess new U.S. sanctions before mulling any response
The Kremlin said it needed time to assess the impact of new U.S. sanctions that come into effect on Monday before considering any possible response, but that President Vladimir Putin would act in line with Russia’s national interest.
