Whats happened in the world outside the United States for week ending Nov 17

Russia Again Vetoes Extension of Chemical Experts in Syria
Nov. 17, 2017
Russia has vetoed a U.N. resolution that would extend for 30 days the mandate of the expert body charged with determining responsibility for chemical weapons attacks in Syria.

Hospital Says N. Korean Soldier's Condition Stabilizing

Nov. 17, 2017
Hospital officials say the condition of a North Korean soldier severely wounded by gunfire while escaping to the South is gradually improving after two surgeries.

Lebanon's PM Hariri Leaves Saudi Arabia for France

Nov. 17, 2017
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri left Saudi Arabia for France, two weeks after declaring his resignation from the kingdom and sparking speculation that he was forced to do so.




The Latest: Again, Riyadh Asks Citizens to Leave Lebanon

Nov. 17, 2017
Saudi Arabia has asked its citizens for the second time in less than two weeks to leave Lebanon "as soon as possible" given the tension over the resignation of Prime Minister Saad Hariri.


Ousted Caracas Mayor Flees House Arrest, Heads to Europe 

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Notorious Mafia 'Boss of Bosses' Toto Riina Dead at 87

Nov. 17, 2017
Mafia 'boss of bosses' Salvatore 'Toto' Riina died in an Italian hospital while serving life sentences as the mastermind of a strategy to assassinate Italian prosecutors trying to bring down the Cosa Nostra.

Sicilian Town Had Long, Bloody Past Before 'Godfather' Fame

Nov. 17, 2017
Corleone is a Sicilian medieval hill town whose bloody past began generations before "The Godfather" novels and films borrowed its name for a fictional Mafia don.



Mugabe Emerges From House Arrest Amid Pressure to Exit

Nov. 17, 2017
Mugabe emerges from house arrest amid pressure to exit; ruling party votes no-confidence.

The Latest: Zimbabwe Ruling Party Pursues Urgent Meeting

Nov. 17, 2017
The Latest: Zimbabwe ruling party branches pursue urgent meeting on Mugabe within 2 days.


NATO Apologizes to Turkey Over Reports Erdogan Shown as Foe

Nov. 17, 2017
NATO's secretary-general has apologized to Turkey over military exercises in Norway during which Turkey's founding leader and current president were reportedly depicted as "enemies.".


German Justice Ministry Urges Ban on Kuwait Airways Over Israel Issue

Nov. 17, 2017 
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The Latest: Again, Riyadh Asks Citizens to Leave Lebanon

Nov. 17, 2017
Saudi Arabia has asked its citizens for the second time in less than two weeks to leave Lebanon "as soon as possible" given the tension over the resignation of Prime Minister Saad Hariri.


Ousted Caracas Mayor Flees House Arrest, Heads to Europe

Nov. 17, 2017
Ousted Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma says he plans to take his fight against Venezuela's socialist government to Europe after escaping from house arrest and fleeing to Colombia.

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Notorious Mafia 'Boss of Bosses' Toto Riina Dead at 87

Nov. 17, 2017
Mafia 'boss of bosses' Salvatore 'Toto' Riina died in an Italian hospital while serving life sentences as the mastermind of a strategy to assassinate Italian prosecutors trying to bring down the Cosa Nostra.

Sicilian Town Had Long, Bloody Past Before 'Godfather' Fame

Nov. 17, 2017
Corleone is a Sicilian medieval hill town whose bloody past began generations before "The Godfather" novels and films borrowed its name for a fictional Mafia don.



Mugabe Emerges From House Arrest Amid Pressure to Exit

Nov. 17, 2017
Mugabe emerges from house arrest amid pressure to exit; ruling party votes no-confidence.

The Latest: Zimbabwe Ruling Party Pursues Urgent Meeting

Nov. 17, 2017
The Latest: Zimbabwe ruling party branches pursue urgent meeting on Mugabe within 2 days.


NATO Apologizes to Turkey Over Reports Erdogan Shown as Foe

Nov. 17, 2017
NATO's secretary-general has apologized to Turkey over military exercises in Norway during which Turkey's founding leader and current president were reportedly depicted as "enemies.".


German Justice Ministry Urges Ban on Kuwait Airways Over Israel Issue

Nov. 17, 2017






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