EU parliament approves ban on single use plastics

European lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Wednesday for an EU-wide ban on single-use plastic products such as the straws,
UK lawmakers poised for pivotal vote on May's Brexit deal
MPs are set for a momentous third vote Friday on Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal, which could end a months-long political crisis or risk Britain crashing
Norway to boost support for Lebanon's education sector
Norwegian Ambassador to Lebanon Lene Natasha Lindt said Wednesday that her country will continue supporting Lebanon's
Domestic violence cases at record high in 2018
The number of cases of domestic violence in Japan reached a record high of more than 50,000 last year.
Guaido calls for major anti-Maduro protests
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has called for major anti-government demonstrations on Saturday to put further pressure on President Nicolas Maduro.
Death toll from Iran flooding tops 20
Widespread flooding in Iran has claimed more than 20 lives. President Hassan Rouhani inspected a flood-hit area and promised to compensate those affected by the disaster.
Russian troops in Venezuela violates constitution: Guaido
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guiado charged Tuesday that the deployment of Russian troops in the troubled South American country violates its constitution.