Saudi-led coalition says Houthi behind killing of civilians in Hodeidah, Yemen
The Saudi-led coalition spokesman accused Houthi militia of being behind an attack that killed and wounded dozens of civilians in Hodeidah in Yemen on Thursday, adding the coalition did not carry out any operations in the port city.
Zimbabwe president closes in on victory as results roll in
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa, a former spy chief installed after Robert Mugabe’s removal in a November coup, closed in on victory on Thursday in an election marred by the deaths of six people in an army crackdown on opposition protests.
Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa takes strong lead in vote count
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa took a strong lead in the counting of votes on Thursday from this week’s presidential election, according to the official results.
Mali election heads to run-off between President Keita and rival Cisse
Mali’s presidential election will go to a run-off poll after President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita failed to get enough votes to win a second term in office outright, according to preliminary figures provided by the government.
Syrian air defences destroy hostile target near Damascus: state media
Syrian state media said late on Thursday that air defences had destroyed a “hostile target” west of the capital Damascus.
Syrian air defenses destroy hostile target near Damascus: state media
Syrian state media said late on Thursday that air defenses had destroyed a “hostile target” west of the capital Damascus.
Support for Merkel’s bloc hits record low, AfD at new high: poll
Support for Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative bloc has slumped to a record low after a bruising internal row over migration policy, with support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) hitting a record high, a poll showed on Thursday.
U.N. Yemen envoy to invite warring parties to Geneva on Sept. 6
The United Nations Yemen mediator said on Thursday he plans to invite the warring parties to Geneva on Sept. 6 to discuss a framework for peace talks and confidence-building measures as he tries to negotiate an end to the more than three-year conflict….
Israel’s ‘loyal’ Druze Arabs push for changes after Jewish state law
Israel’s new “nation-state” law has provoked anger among members of its most integrated minority, the Druze, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seek corrective legislation.
Iran naval drills underway amid tensions with U.S.
The United States believes Iran has started carrying out naval exercises in the Gulf, apparently moving up the timing of annual drills amid heightened tensions with Washington, U.S. officials told Reuters on Thursday.
