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Bahrain top court upholds sentence against activist Rajab: lawyer

Bahrain's high court upheld on Monday a five-year jail sentence against human rights activist Nabeel Rajab, his lawyer said, in a move described by campaign groups as "political persecution" and "utterly outrageous". from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2EZopms

Israel jails Palestinian for Briton's killing, says is mentally ill

An Israeli court sentenced a Palestinian to 18 years imprisonment on Monday for stabbing to death a British woman in Jerusalem last year, under a plea bargain acknowledging he is mentally ill. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2AjUS2I

May would be 'good time' for Trump visit to UK after Brexit: envoy

U.S. President Donald Trump might visit Britain in May 2019 after the country's departure in March from the European Union, the U.S. ambassador to Britain, Woody Johnson, said on Monday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2SvGZ8z

UAE appeals court upholds 10-year jail sentence against activist Ahmed Mansoor: sources

A United Arab Emirates appeals court upheld a 10-year jail sentence against prominent pro-democracy activist Ahmed Mansoor on charges of criticizing the Emirati government on social media, two sources familiar with the case said on Monday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2SrYGGf

Russia detains American in Moscow over suspected spying

Russia's domestic security service (FSB) said on Monday it had detained an American citizen suspected of spying in Moscow. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2VhO6U0

Four terrorism suspects to appear in Dutch court

Four men suspected of belonging to a terrorist organization will appear in court on Monday, two days after being arrested in Rotterdam, a prosecution spokesman said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2QamOew

Russian apartment block blast kills three, dozens missing: agencies

Russian rescuers were on Monday searching for people still trapped under the rubble of a city apartment block that partly collapsed in a suspected gas blast, killing at least three, RIA said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2RqSEbw

Iran says Afghan Taliban arrived in Tehran, held peace talks

Iran said Taliban representatives from Afghanistan negotiated with Iranian officials in Tehran on Sunday, as the Islamic Republic seeks to advance peace talks in the neighboring country to curb the influence of other Islamist groups. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2RkjGBu

Bangladesh's PM Hasina wins third straight term; opposition cries foul

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has won a third straight term, sealing a landslide with almost all the seats in parliament, officials said on Monday, while the opposition rejected the result as rigged and called for a fresh vote. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2VkO9P2

Congo opposition, ruling coalition both say they've won chaotic election

Democratic Republic of Congo's opposition said on Monday it expected one of its candidates to win the presidential election based on early vote tallies, but the ruling coalition said it was confident its candidate had won the chaotic contest. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2LEK1VF

Russia detains American in Moscow over suspected spying: agencies

Russia's domestic security service (FSB) said on Monday it had detained an American citizen suspected of spying in Moscow, local news agencies reported. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2SACr0E

Afghan Taliban arrived in Tehran, started negotiations: foreign ministry

Taliban representatives from Afghanistan arrived in Tehran on Sunday and started peace negotiations with Iran, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2TmeCde

Lion kills young worker at North Carolina wildlife sanctuary

A lion at a North Carolina private wildlife sanctuary fatally mauled a 22-year-old worker on Sunday before being shot and killed by local law enforcement, officials said. from Reuters: U.S. https://reut.rs/2Thb1wY