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Former Israeli Chief Justice Meir Shamgar Dies at 94
Meir Shamgar, a long-serving former chief justice of the Israeli Supreme Court, has died. He was 94.
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Pompeo Seeks to Reassure Israel Amid Syria Turmoil
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Israel’s prime minister on Friday to reaffirm the countries’ close ties at a time when many in Israel fear the Trump administration intends to cut and run from the Middle East.
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10 Things to Know for Today
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
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The Latest: Spain Says Ex-Catalan Leader Has No Immunity
The Latest on the situation in Catalonia (all times local):
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UK Royal Couple Land in Pakistani Capital After Storm Delay
A plane carrying Britain’s Prince William and wife Kate has safely landed in Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad, hours after two failed landing attempts in bad weather forced them to fly back to the eastern city of Lahore.
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Korean Derby Drawn in Women’s Olympic Soccer Qualifying
There will be another Korean derby game in international soccer in qualifying for the 2020 Olympic women’s tournament.
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Italian Farm Lobby Calls for Govt Aid in Face of US Tariffs
Italy’s main farm lobby is forecasting a 20% drop in sales of Italian agricultural products targeted by new U.S. tariffs.
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Lebanon Protests Over Proposed Taxes Escalate
Demonstrators in Lebanon are blocking major roads across the country in a second day of protests against proposed new taxes, which come amid a severe economic crisis.
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In Protest Clouds, Hong Kong Tourists See Silver Lining
The body-blow of months of political protests on Hong Kong’s tourism is verging on catastrophic for one of the world’s great destinations.
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Ex-Catalan Leader Hands Himself Into Belgian Authorities
Fugitive former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has handed himself in to Belgian justice authorities after Spain issued a new warrant for his arrest following the sentencing of 12 of his former colleagues.