Security forces have shot dead seven more suspected cartel gunmen after an attack on the northern Mexican town of Villa Union, local authorities said on Sunday, bringing the total number…
Malta’s ruling party lawmakers back embattled prime minister
Lawmakers from Malta’s ruling Labour Party stood by Prime Minister Joseph Muscat on Sunday but did not indicate what he may do next as he faces pressure to quit amid…
Hong Kong police fire tear gas as thousands take to the streets in fresh protests
Police fired tear gas to disperse thousands of anti-government protesters in Hong Kong on Sunday, ending a rare lull in violence, as residents took to the streets chanting "revolution of…
Benetton family calls for 5-Star to stop ‘hate campaign’: letter
Italy's Benetton family, in a letter to media, said it had played no role in running a motorway bridge that collapsed last year killing 43 people, and asked politicians such…
Police say no evidence suspect in Hague stabbing had terrorist motive
Dutch police said on Sunday there was no evidence that a man arrested on suspicion of stabbing three people in the Hague had a terrorist motive. ...
Germany’s Kramp-Karrenbauer stands by coalition after SPD vote
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's would-be successor, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, urged the Social Democrats on Sunday to remain part of the government with the Christian Democrats, adding the current coalition agreement provided…
UK Labour leader Corbyn would stop arms sales to Saudi Arabia for use in Yemen
Britain's Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Sunday he would stop arms sales to Saudi Arabia for use in Yemen if he wins an election this month. ...
Senior German conservatives: no talks on coalition deal after SPD vote
The future of Germany's ruling coalition looked shaky after the election of new leaders of the Social Democrats (SPD) who are demanding a shift in policies, but several senior conservatives…
Pope condemns Iraq’s ‘harsh’ crackdown on protesters
Pope Francis on Sunday criticized Iraq's crackdown on anti-government protests, which have led to the deaths of more than 400 people since they erupted in Baghdad and other cities in…
British PM Johnson vows to strengthen prison sentences
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would toughen sentences for people convicted of violent crime and terrorism, such as the attacker who killed two people on Friday, if he…