SAUDI ARABIA
UN expert demands review of Saudi anti-terror law
A UN expert says the controversial law contains an "unacceptably broad definition" of the crime and does not comply with international rights standards.
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PALESTINE
Arab League urges UN to probe Israeli jail abuses
The Arab League urges the UN to launch an international investigation into the violation of Palestinian prisoners’ rights in Israeli jails amid a mass hunger strike.
EU
30 injured in waste factory fire in Spain
Fire and explosions rip through a waste recycling plant near the Spanish capital, injuring 30 people.
POLITICS
EU rejects claim it trying to influence UK election
The European Parliament has dismissed the UK PM's claim it is seeking to intervene in Britain’s June election.
IRAQ
Experts find evidence of Daesh 'genocide' of Izadis
In a report published Thursday, researchers said there was a "consistent and coordinated pattern" of crimes being committed against the Izadis.
EGYPT
Egypt overturns death sentences for tribesmen
A judicial official said on Thursday that the appeals court had overturned the death sentences for 25 people involved in the deadly 2014 Aswan tribal clashes.
AFGHANISTAN
Afghan warlord Hekmatyar returns to Kabul
Hekmatyar, who leads Afghanistan's second largest militant group after Taliban, traveled to Kabul from Jalalabad amid tight security.
YEMEN
Yemenis protest Hadi’s sacking of officials
Hadi dismissed Aden Governor Aidarous al-Zoubeidi and State Minister Hani bin Breik on April 27 over their alleged close ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
COLOMBIA
UN official taken hostage in Colombia
A UN official in Colombia is taken hostage by dissident former FARC rebels.
SOCIETY
82% of French voters view Trump unfavorably
A new Suffolk University poll finds that 82 percent of French voters view Donald Trump unfavorably.
FRANCE
France probes Macron-Le Pen 'fake news' claims
The prosecutor's office opened the investigation after Macron lodged a legal complaint against Le Pen for allegedly circulating fake reports.
POLITICS
US House set to vote on Trump healthcare bill
The US House Rules committee approves a Republican healthcare bill to replace Obamacare.
INDIA
Indian troops launch major operation in Kashmir
Indian forces surrounded at least 20 villages during the ongoing search operation across the Muslim-majority region.
SYRIA
Iran, Russia, Turkey agree on Syria safe zones
The deal was signed during the fourth round of the Syria peace talks in the Kazakh capital, Astana, on Thursday.
INDIA
Police, doctors convicted in India gang rape case
India court convicts police officers and doctors of involvement in the 2002 Gujarat gang rape case.
SOCIETY
British Queen’s husband set to retire at 95
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, Prince Philip, is retiring from carrying out royal engagements at the age of 95, Buckingham Palace has announced.
POLITICS
‘Iran presidential poll turnout expected at over 70%’
Over 70 percent of the Iranians eligible to vote in Iran’s upcoming presidential election are expected to turn out at polling stations on Election Day, a new poll has found.
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Algerians voting in parliamentary elections
Algerians are voting in parliamentary elections amid low oil prices and dismal job prospects.
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