Iraq’s Top Cleric Calls on Protesters to Avoid Vandalism, Violence
Iraq's top cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani called on protesters and security forces to keep anti-government demonstrations peaceful.
Rouhani Lauds Resistance of Iran, Venezuela against US Plots
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised the resistance of the Iranian and Venezuelan nations against the US bullying and pressure as “praiseworthy” and said Washington’s plots against the Islamic Republic and the Latin American country have failed.
Pakistani Court Grants Bail to Ailing Former PM Sharif
A Pakistani court granted bail on Friday to jailed former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on medical grounds, a lawyer for Sharif said.
US Justice Department Review of Origins of Russia Probe Now A Criminal Investigation
A US Justice Department review of the origins of the probe into Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election is now a criminal investigation, a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
Wildfire North of Los Angeles
Around 40,000 people north of Los Angeles have been ordered to evacuate after a brush fire broke out Thursday afternoon, officials said.
UN to Launch 75th Anniversary Year with Global Dialogue
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the United Nations would launch its 75th anniversary year in January 2020 with a global dialogue engaging people around the world on their vision for the future and how to achieve it.
Turkish, Syrian Ambassadors Clash at UN Security Council
The Turkish and Syrian ambassadors clashed at their first UN Security Council encounter since Turkey launched a cross-border offensive earlier this month following the withdrawal of US forces.
Johnson’s Election Bid in Doubt amid No-Deal Brexit Threat
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s bid for a snap election on Dec. 12 was up in the air after his opponents said they want to rule out a no-deal Brexit first.
Japan Trade Minister Resigns over Donation Scandal
Japan's new trade minister said Friday he had submitted his resignation after being accused of violating election law by offering voters money and gifts, local media said.
People Are Free to Exercise Right to Demonstrate
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Thursday people would be free to exercise their right to demonstrate at imminent anti-government protests, but warned violence would not be tolerated.