A top Iranian diplomat said on Friday that diplomatic protection for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a British-Iranian who has been detained in Iran for nearly three years, contravened international law.
Author: The Associated Press
U.K. Jails Mother for Female Genital Cutting
A Ugandan woman, the first person to be convicted of genital cutting in Britain, received an 11-year sentence, plus two more years for possession of extreme pornography.
Finland Government Resigns After Overhauls Fall Through
The center-right government, led by Prime Minister Juha Sipila, tried and failed to make significant changes to the country’s health care system.
Jury in Belgium Convicts Man in Jewish Museum Attack
A French citizen was convicted of “terrorist murder” for fatally shooting four people after returning from Syria in 2014.
Jerry Merryman, an inventor of the handheld calculator, dies at 86
Jerry Merryman, one of the inventors of the hand-held electronic calculator, has died. He was 86.
Three Canadian radio stations are banning Michael Jackson’s music
Jackson’s music was pulled on three stations starting Monday morning.
Estonia’s Center Right Wins Election, but Far Right Does Well, Too
The opposition Reform Party, which supports low taxes and minimal government involvement, was the top vote-getter in a general election.
‘Lula,’ Ex-President of Brazil, Temporarily Leaves Prison for Grandson’s Funeral
Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, convicted of corruption, took the opportunity of his temporary release to reiterate his innocence.
Over 50 People Missing After Nigerian Oil Pipeline Explosion
A local council spokesman said the blast on Friday caused a massive oil spill in the Nembe Kingdom in Bayelsa State.
Two men arrested in fight during execution of Texas inmate
Just before a Texas inmate was executed, he gave his last words: ‘That’ll be $5.’ As he finished his statement, members of his family became violent.