The former military chief has 28 days to build a coalition, with a possible extension of up to 14 more. If he fails, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to get his chance.

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was removed from office and placed on House arrest Friday. The Senate voted on his impeachment after the collapse of a state-affiliated bank.

The Republicans’ defeat in the U.S. midterm elections was watched closely in Russia, where some observers are predicting it could herald more support for Ukraine when the Democrats take

Iran executed three men convicted over their involvement in January anti-government protests, state media reported.

More than 50 people have died in airstrikes in Yemen, believed to be launched by Saudi Arabia. One airstrike hit al-Shariya east of Sanaa.

Both Christopher Luxon of the National Party and Chris Hipkins of the opposition Labour Party admitted it was not yet clear who New Zealand's next leader would be.

Clashes broke out between French police and protesters on Saturday as demonstrations continued to rock France.

A Japanese employee of Astellas Pharma sentenced to three years and six months ​in prison for espionage in China is ‌set to be released in mid-December and returned to Japan, Japanese media reported late on Saturday.