Beheadings in Mozambique mark Islamist threat in new gas frontier
Anastacio Talene Nakupenda woke to the sound of gunshots as a dozen men burst from dense forest to attack his remote Mozambican village, torching homes, stealing food and decapitating one of his neighbors.
China blames ‘independence activists’ for axing of Taiwan Olympic event
China on Wednesday blamed “independence activists” for the cancellation of an Olympic event in Taiwan, shrugging off Taipei’s accusation that Beijing’s “political bullying” was behind the revocation of its right to host a youth game.
Former Catalan leader Puigdemont to return to Belgium
Former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont, facing charges of rebellion in Spain, said on Wednesday he would return to Belgium from Germany and continue to campaign for the region’s secession.
Oreshkin says Putin-Trump summit shows Russia is open to cooperation
Russian Economy Minister Maxim Oreshkin said on Wednesday that last week’s summit in Helsinki between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump showed Russia is open to cooperation.
Bulgaria issues request for proposals for fighter jets
Bulgaria has sent a request for proposals (RFP) for 16 new or used fighter jets to replace its aging Soviet-designed MiG-29s to seven countries, the defense ministry told Reuters on Wednesday.
Islamic State kills dozens in south Syria attacks: state media
Islamic State militants killed dozens of people in a series of attacks on government-held parts of southwestern Syria on Wednesday, including multiple suicide blasts in Sweida city, official sources said.
Houthis target Saudi warship off Yemen coast: Al Masirah TV
The Iran-aligned armed Houthi movement targeted a Saudi Arabian warship off the western coast of Yemen, the group’s Al Masirah TV said on Wednesday.
Suicide bomber kills 29 as Pakistanis vote in cliffhanger election
A suicide bomber killed at least 29 people near a polling center as Pakistanis voted on Wednesday in a knife-edge general election pitting cricket hero Imran Khan against the party of jailed ex-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
Ireland would support Britain if it asked for more time to leave EU: foreign minister
Ireland would “absolutely” support Britain if it asked for an extension to the Article 50 timetable for leaving the European Union, Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said on Wednesday.
Greek fire brigade says death toll in wildfires rises to 79
At least 79 people have been killed in wildfires burning close to Athens since Monday, a Greek fire brigade official said on Wednesday.
