Malta PM to step down over slain reporter case: party sources

Dec 1,2019
Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat will step down on January 18, party sources told AFP Saturday, following mounting criticism of his response to the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The announcement came as the main suspect in the 2017 car bomb killing, tycoon Yorgen Fenech, 38, was charged with complicity in the murder.
EU gets new leadership team
Dec 01
The European Union is getting a new set of top officials on Sunday at a time when the bloc faces increasing challenges.
Plane crash kills nine, injures three in South Dakota
Dec 01
A plane crash in the US state of South Dakota killed nine people, including two children, and injured three others on Saturday while a winter storm warning was in place, officials said.
Trump pays tribute to Nakasone
Dec 01
US President Donald Trump has paid tribute to former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone, who died on Friday.
London Bridge attack affecting UK election
Dec 01
Friday's fatal stabbing attack on London Bridge is having an impact on Britain's upcoming general election. Candidates are taking a break from campaigning and are calling for stricter security measures.
Thousands of protestors detained in Iran
Nov 29

Huge Hong Kong rally welcomes US legislation
Nov 29
A huge crowd of anti-government protesters in Hong Kong has rallied to welcome US legislation that supports human rights and democracy in the territory.