Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump plan, but no word from Israel
Hamas said Friday it had agreed to a deal announced by US President Donald Trump to end the war with Israel, that includes it handing over its weapons to a Palestinian governing committee and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
EU, S.America bloc reach trade deal after 20 years of talks
The European Union and South American trade bloc Mercosur sealed a blockbuster trade deal Friday, ending 20 years of talks over one of the world’s largest regional commercial accords, negotiators said.
How Brazil, Argentina helped seal EU-Mercosur deal
A new pro-market government in Brazil and the looming threat of Argentina swinging to the left in October elections helped get the long-awaited EU-Mercosur trade deal over the line, say analysts.
Libya coastguard says rescues nearly 400 migrants
Libya’s coastguard said Friday it had rescued almost 400 migrants in four separate operations this week.
11 dead in Mozambique insurgent attack near border
Suspected Islamists in northern Mozambique killed 11 people close to the border with Tanzania, local sources said Friday, with several of the victims beheaded.
Angela Merkel suffers new trembling spell on eve of G20
German Chancellor Angela Merkel suffered another episode of uncontrolled trembling on Thursday, a week after a similar incident sparked questions about her health.
