RIYADH - The Arab Coalition forces intercept a ballistic missile fired by the Yemeni Houthi militia towards Saudi Arabia.
BAGHDAD - Iraqi lawmakers elect Mohammad Al-Hablousi, candidate of Al-Fatah Alliance, as speaker of parliament.
KUALA LUMPUR - At least three people are killed in landslides due to Typhoon Mangkhut in northern Philippines.
WASHINGTON - US President declares state of emergency in North Carolina due to Hurricane Florence. (end) gb