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South Korean protesters keep calling for re-run of election after ballot shortage

The ballot shortage has prompted the resignation of the head of the National Election Commission.

French national gets 20 years in Mali over alleged destabilisation plot

BAMAKO, June 5 - A French national accused by Mali’s military-led government of involvement in a plot to destabilise the country last year has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, a person familiar with the matter said on Friday, in a case that has strained ties between Bamako and Paris.

France opens ‘war crime’ probe over Israel’s treatment of Gaza-bound flotilla activists

Israel detained more than 430 activists from countries around the world after intercepting them on May 18.

French prosecutors open probe over treatment of French nationals on Gaza flotilla

PARIS, June 5 - French anti-terrorism prosecutors said on Friday they had opened a preliminary investigation into suspected torture and war crimes over the alleged mistreatment by Israeli authorities of French nationals who were part of an activist flotilla bound for Gaza.

Italy appeals for release of hunger-striking Flotilla activists in Libya

ROME, June 5 - Italy appealed on Friday for the release of two Italian pro-Palestinian campaigners detained in eastern Libya who, along with eight other activists, had been refusing food and water for four days.

Spanish PM Sanchez denies knowing about plot to derail corruption probes into his party

MADRID, June 5 - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday denied knowing about an alleged plot to derail investigations into corruption cases dogging his Socialist Party, saying he was disappointed and outraged by it.

South Korea election chief quits over ballot paper shortages

Rho Tae-ak said the ballot paper shortage had understandably raised distrust in the election process.

South Korean riot police clear protesters after ballot shortage blockade

More than 1,000 demonstrators had gathered outside a Seoul polling station on Thursday to block ballot boxes from being removed.

South Korean riot police clear protesters after ballot shortage blockade

More than 1,000 demonstrators had gathered outside a Seoul polling station on Thursday to block ballot boxes from being removed.

United Airlines pilot was warned jet was too low before it clipped a light pole

The preliminary report did not assign blame, and investigations will continue.

Lebanon audits MEA safety as pilot groups voice conflict concerns

June 3 - Lebanon's aviation regulator has carried out a safety audit of Middle East Airlines as pilot groups raised concerns that crews were being asked to fly close to airstrikes and penalized for reporting safety incidents, letters seen by Reuters show.

Growing foreign electorate puts voting rights in focus at South Korea's local polls

South Korea allows certain foreign nationals to vote in local elections - those aged 18 or older who have held permanent residency status for at least three years are eligible to cast ballots.

NBA star Steph Curry signs 10-year deal with China's Li-Ning

The Golden State Warriors star called the deal with Li-Ning "the partnership of a lifetime" that will include global expansion of his Curry Brand, basketball products, a golf line, leisure clothing and the ability to sign other athletes to his brand.

Taiwan says 2 dead in military training plane crash

The two pilots died during an exercise that simulated engine failure.

Lotteria Singapore to open second outlet at Jurong Point in July

The popular South Korean burger chain announced on Tuesday (Jun 2) that it will open its second outlet at Jurong Point in July this year.

Ancelotti's son Davide appointed Lille manager on two-year deal

Ancelotti gambles on fading Neymar as Brazil chase elusive sixth crown

Slot pens Liverpool farewell, proud to have helped write important chapter in club history

Colombians weigh leftist reforms against right-wing crackdowns in presidential vote

BOGOTA, May 31 - Colombians will cast ballots on Sunday in what is likely to be the first round of a presidential election, choosing between a leftist pledging to expand reforms begun by the current government, an independent businessman promising a security crackdown and a right-wing senator seeking to become the country’s first female leader.

Liverpool sack head coach Arne Slot after underwhelming season

The Reds failed to defend their Premier League title, finishing fifth last season.