Netanyahu hours away from deadline for forming coalition government
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had until late Wednesday to form a new ruling coalition with a recalcitrant ally or face the possible end of a...
Huawei asks U.S. court to declare defense bill ‘unconstitutional’
China’s Huawei Technologies says it has filed a motion for summary judgement in its lawsuit against the U.S. government, in the telecoms equipment maker’s latest...
Bolton says Iranian naval mines likely used in UAE tankers attacks
U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton said on Wednesday that naval mines “almost certainly from Iran” were used to attack oil tankers off the coast...
Nigeria ready to fulfill potential at women’s World Cup, says coach
Nigeria have been unable to translate their dominance of African football into consistent success at the women’s World Cup but coach Thomas Dennerby says his...
Italy’s 5-Star chief seeks confidence vote from supporters after EU election flop
The leader of Italy’s 5-Star Movement, Luigi Di Maio, said on Wednesday he will seek a confidence vote from party supporters after a bruising defeat...
In rare move, Cambodia Appeal Court acquits union leaders of instigating anti-government protests
A Cambodian court has acquitted six prominent union leaders who had been convicted of instigating violent anti-government protests, amid threats from the European Union to...
Washington warns Hong Kong to watch for vessel carrying Iranian oil
The United States has warned Hong Kong to be on alert for a vessel carrying Iranian petroleum that may seek to stop in the Asia...
Highlights: French Open day four
Highlights of the fourth day at the French Open, the second Grand Slam tournament of the year, on Wednesday (all times GMT):...
Iran sees no prospect of negotiations with U.S.: foreign ministry
Iran sees no prospect of negotiations with the United States, a foreign ministry spokesman said on Tuesday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said...
Fans queue to say last goodbye to racing legend Lauda in Vienna
Hundreds of fans queued in the rain to pay their last respects to motor racing great Niki Lauda as he lay in state in St....