Tsai wins Taiwan presidential election

Jan 12,2020
Taiwan's incumbent President Tsai Ing-wen is now headed into a second term after soundly defeating her main rival in Saturday's presidential election.
Malta gets new PM after reporter murder outcry
Jan 12
Outsider Robert Abela is set to become Malta's new premier on Sunday after Prime Minister Joseph Muscat's downfall over the murder of an investigative journalist. Abela, who is seen as representing continuity, was elected leader of the Labour Party, meaning he automatically takes the role of prime minister.
Trump backs Iranian protesters
Jan 12
US President Donald Trump has expressed support for protesters in Iran who have taken to the streets over the government's downing of a Ukrainian airliner.
Germany, Russia to work for Middle East stability
Jan 12

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UN expects full investigation of Ukrainian plane crash
Jan 10
The United Nations' aviation agency expects a full investigation into the crash of a Ukrainian jetliner in Iran, said Farhan Haq, deputy spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on Thursday.
US House votes to curb Trump war power on Iran
Jan 10
US lawmakers concerned about rushing to war with Iran adopted a measure Thursday aimed at reining in President Donald Trump's ability to take military action against the Islamic republic.
Soleimani successor: continuity figure in uncertain times
Jan 10
Esmail Qaani, the new commander of the shadowy Quds Force of Iran's Revolutionary Guards after the killing of Qasem Soleimani, represents a continuity choice ..............