MADRID -- The Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) wins Spain's parliamentary elections but fall short of a sufficient majority to form a unilateral government, while right-wing parties witnessed major gains.
BAGHDAD -- At least 319 people have been killed since Iraqi anti-government protests started in October, Iraq's Parliamentary Human Rights Committee says.
ISTANBUL -- Eight civilians are killed in an explosion in northern Syria's Tal Abyad, according to Turkey's Defence Ministry.
NEW DELHI -- At least seven people are killed as cyclone Bulbul hits the coastal districts of eastern India's West Bengal before turning towards Bangladesh, say officials.
TEHRAN -- Iran declares it is constructing a second unit at Bushehr nuclear reactor in cooperation with Russia.
ROME -- Italy's Defense Ministry says five of its troops have been injured in an explosion that took place in northern Iraq's Kirkuk.
WASHINGTON -- Over 500 US troops will likely remain in Syria, US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff reveals.
KUWAIT -- Kuwait Projects Company, KIPCO, the country's largest investment firm, reports KD 22.8 million (USD 75 million) net profits for the first nine months of 2019, representing a 12 percent increase from a year prior.
DOHA -- Saud Habib books Kuwait's fourth berth at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after winning a bronze in men's skeet at the Asian Shooting Championship. (end) sd