Germany urges U.S. court to dismiss lawsuit over Namibian genocide
A lawyer for Germany on Tuesday urged a U.S. judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought against the country on behalf of the Herero and Nama people of what is now Namibia over genocide and seizure of property carried out by German colonists more than 100 years…
Where is Trump headed with his tougher policy toward Iran?
President Donald Trump’s offer of dialogue with Tehran belies a hardening of U.S. policy that intensifies economic and diplomatic pressure but so far stops short of using his military to more aggressively counter Iran and its proxies.
Macron’s government wins no-confidence vote over bodyguard scandal
The French government on Tuesday firmly defeated two no-confidence motions put forward by opposition lawmakers over its handling of a scandal involving President Emmanuel Macron’s bodyguard, confirming his solid majority.
Turkish court rejects U.S. pastor’s appeal
A Turkish court rejected an appeal on Tuesday for an American pastor to be released from house arrest during his trial on terrorism charges, his lawyer said, in a case that has raised the threat of U.S. sanctions against Ankara.
Iran says Trump’s offer for talks contradicts his actions: Fars news
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said U.S. President Donald Trump’s offer to negotiate with Tehran contradicts his actions as Washington has imposed sanctions on Iran and put pressure on other countries to avoid business with the Islamic Republic.
After Greek fire kills scores, politicians’ gloves come off
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras accused the opposition on Tuesday of exploiting one of the country’s worst ever natural disasters in a deepening political row over the deaths of at least 91 people in a fire.
Three European journalists killed in Central Africa Republic ambush
Three European journalists were killed overnight in Central African Republic by unidentified assailants who ambushed their vehicle, the mayor of the nearest town said on Tuesday.
Zimbabwe opposition accuses commission of delaying poll results
Zimbabwe’s opposition accused the election commission on Tuesday of deliberately delaying results of this week’s vote to favor the ruling party, reporting irregularities in the first poll since the removal of Robert Mugabe in a November coup.
Norway demands Israel explain seizure of boat bound for Gaza
Norway has asked Israel to explain the legal grounds for detaining a Norwegian-flagged fishing boat seized while activists tried to sail with aid to the Gaza Strip, Norway’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
Erdogan spokesman says Turkey would retaliate against U.S. sanctions
Turkey will retaliate against any U.S. sanctions over the trial of a Christian pastor on terrorism charges but expects the two countries to resolve their differences through diplomacy, President Tayyip Erdogan’s spokesman said on Tuesday.
