Pilot hails take-off “guardian angel” who died in Indonesia quake
An Indonesian pilot hailed an air traffic controller who died in Friday’s earthquake as a “guardian angel” for ensuring a passenger plane took off safely before he jumped in vain for safety.
Russia completes delivery of S-300 system to Syria
Russia has delivered an S-300 surface-to-air missile system to Syria, it said on Tuesday, in defiance of Israeli and U.S. concerns that the arms sale would embolden Iran and escalate the Syrian war.
Spanish government rejects Catalan ultimatum on self-determination
Spain’s government on Tuesday said it rejected any ultimatum from Catalonia on moving towards self-determination and remained focused on having a wide-ranging dialogue with the restive region to resolve a secession crisis.
Islamic State claims election rally attack in Afghanistan: Amaq
Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack on an election rally in the Afghan province of Nangarhar on Tuesday, according to a statement on the group’s Amaq news agency.
Syrian rebels say Turkey promises no Russian patrols in Idlib zone
Rebels in northern Syria who have rejected plans for joint Russian-Turkish patrols of a demilitarized zone said on Tuesday that Ankara had assured them no Russian forces would patrol the area.
Germany arrests eighth suspect linked to group which attacked foreigners
German police have arrested an eighth man suspected of membership of a far-right militant group which assaulted foreigners in the eastern city of Chemnitz and planned attacks on politicians, the Federal Prosecutor’s Office (GBA) said on Tuesday.
Iran says missile attack in Syria killed 40 ‘leaders’ of Islamic State
Iran said the missile attack it launched in Syria on Monday had killed 40 “top leaders” of Islamic State, and that intelligence for the operation had been provided by its elite Quds Force.
Islamic State announces death of senior militant in Egypt’s Sinai
Islamic State announced on Tuesday the death of a senior member of the group in Egypt’s Sinai peninsula, according to a social media posting, dealing a blow to militants behind a wave of attacks on Egyptian military and civilian targets.
After Vatican-China deal, Taiwan says Beijing wants to make it irrelevant
Taiwan on Tuesday accused China of trying to make the island nation “irrelevant” in the world community, after Beijing and the Vatican signed a landmark agreement improving ties.
Syrian minister says Turkey able to carry out Idlib obligations
Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem said on Tuesday that Turkey was capable of carrying out its obligations under its Idlib deal with Russia, which involves the removal of armed radicals from a demilitarized zone that Ankara will patrol.
