Beijing shrouded in security, speculation over mystery North Korean guest
BEIJING (Reuters) – With Beijing under heavy security as a mystery North Korean delegation visited the Chinese capital, internet users scrambled to stay a step ahead of censors on Tuesday as China’s tightly controlled state media remained silent.
Putin, at fatal mall fire scene, pledges action as anger mounts
KEMEROVO, Russia (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin flew to the scene of a deadly shopping mall fire in Siberia that killed 64 people and promised angry residents on Tuesday that those responsible for what he called criminal negligence would be harsh…
Israel fast-tracks wall, escape route for new U.S. embassy in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel has expedited construction permits to enable temporary quarters for the U.S. Embassy to open in Jerusalem as planned in May, the Finance Ministry said on Tuesday.
Russia to respond appropriately to U.S. expulsion of Russian envoys: RIA
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Moscow will respond appropriately to the U.S. expulsion of Russian diplomats and closure of the Russian consulate in Seattle, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, RIA news agency reported.
Train believed carrying top North Korean delegation leaves Beijing
BEIJING/SEOUL (Reuters) – A train believed to be carrying a senior North Korean delegation, which some reports said included the country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, left the Chinese capital on Tuesday following a dramatic whirlwind visit.
Scottish university backs Catalan separatist academic fighting extradition
LONDON (Reuters) – Scotland’s most ancient university has thrown its weight behind one of its academics, a former Catalan separatist politician who is fighting extradition to Spain on charges of rebellion.
Japan Foreign Minister Kono: U.S., Japan ‘completely in sync’ on North Korea
TOKYO (Reuters) – The United States and Japan are “completely in sync” over North Korea and agree that it must abolish its medium- and short-range missiles as well as intercontinental and intermediate range ballistic missiles, Japan’s foreign minister …
Exclusive: Satellite images reveal show of force by Chinese navy in South China Sea
HANOI/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Dozens of Chinese naval vessels are exercising this week with an aircraft carrier in a large show of force off Hainan island in the South China Sea, satellite images obtained by Reuters show.
Thousands leave Ghouta in surrender of enclave to Syrian government
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Some 7,000 people departed eastern Ghouta for Syrian rebel territory near the Turkish border on Tuesday under a deal arranged by Russia to surrender the enclave to the Syrian government, Russian state media and a war monitor said.
U.S. Republicans press for F-35 fighter jet sales to Taiwan amid China threat
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two senior U.S. Republican senators asked the Trump administration on Monday to allow the sale of Lockheed Martin Corp. F-35 fighter jets to Taiwan, saying it would help it “remain a democracy” in the face of threats from China.
