SOMALIA

American soldier dies fighting rebels

MOGADISHU — A US Special Operations soldier was killed and four others wounded in an attack in southwestern Somalia against fighters for the Islamic extremist group al-Shabab, US military officials said. The Friday attack in Jubaland may put renewed scrutiny on America’s counterterror operations in Africa. The four wounded soldiers were treated by the US Embassy medical team in Kenya. (AP)

EL SALVADOR

Former president, associates charged

SAN SALVADOR — Prosecutors in El Salvador have ordered the arrests of former President Mauricio Funes and 30 members of his inner circle on a range of corruption charges for allegedly siphoning $351 million from public coffers. Thewarrants, issued Friday, cover his secretary, partner, former wife, and two of his sons. (AP)

IRAN

Rouhani and Putin talk on nuclear deal

TEHRAN — President Hassan Rouhani discussed the US withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear weapons deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders met Saturday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Qingdao, China. Rouhani hailed their close ties. (AP)

PAKISTAN

Musharraf will run for Parliament seat

ISLAMABAD — The party of Pakistan’s former military dictator Pervez Musharraf said Saturday that he will run for a seat in Parliament in the July 25 national election. The country’s Supreme Court conditionally allowed Musharraf to return from Dubai, where he has been living in exile. (AP)

ENGLAND

Royal newlyweds join queen’s event

LONDON — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, joined the annual Trooping the Color ceremony Saturday in London to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s official birthday. The 92-year-old queen, whose real birthday is April 21, seemed vigorous as she observed the ceremony and a Royal Air Force flyover. (AP)