News archive of December 2019
Tripoli repulses attack by Haftar forces in Libya
Libya's UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) said it had destroyed 12 armed vehicles and killed 10 militants of rival Khalifa Haftar forces as fresh clashes hit southern Tripoli.
In April, Haftar's forces launched a military campaign to capture Tripoli from the internationally recognized government.
South Korea's ex-justice minister faces multiple charges
South Korea's former Justice Minister Cho Kuk was indicted on Dec. 31 on multiple charges, including bribery, according to local media reports.
Prosecutors in the capital Seoul charged Cho, once a senior aide to President Moon Jae-in, with 11 alleged offenses, including obstruction of business and document forgery, Seoul-based Yonhap News Agency reported.
"I hope no one has an idea to try to take over Ostrog" VIDEO
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stated this today, adding that unity of the Serbs, wherever they live, is crucial.
"I hope this is not anyone's idea," Vucic said, responding to a reporter's question whether he sees a way out of the crisis in Montenegro, since it is obvious that both sides are determined to persevere.