Moscow and Washington discuss possible Putin-Trump meeting: RIA
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Moscow and Washington are discussing a possible meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, RIA news agency reported on Friday citing a diplomatic source.
PM Orban flags big changes to Hungary’s constitution: radio
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary’s government will launch a major revision of the country’s constitution in the autumn, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told state radio on Friday.
Guatemala warns of falling ash as volcanic activity picks up
SAN MIGUEL LOS LOTES, Guatemala (Reuters) – Guatemalan officials warned of falling ash from the Fuego volcano late on Thursday and urged caution with flights as the Central American country recovers from devastating eruptions that have killed at least …
Back the bill, urges UK’s May as Brexit law faces crunch test
QUEBEC CITY (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Theresa May urged lawmakers to back the legislation that will end Britain’s membership in the European Union, ahead of a series of crunch parliamentary votes that could see a rebellion by those who want cl…
For high-stakes summit with Kim, Trump trusts his gut over note cards
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will deploy a mix of charm and pressure to coax North Korean leader Kim Jong Un into a deal to give up nuclear weapons, trusting his gut instinct over briefing books in his ability to strike an accord,…
Malaysia’s Mahathir says looking to extradite man convicted in Mongolian model murder
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Friday that Malaysia may revoke the death sentence on Sirul Azhar Umar, who was convicted in the murder of Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu in 2006, to facilitate his extradition from…
Japan automaker lobby slams U.S. tariff threat ahead of July trade talks
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s automakers association (JAMA) on Friday criticized moves by the United States to explore raising tariffs on Japanese auto exports, just as the two countries plan trade talks in July that may increase pressure on Tokyo to open …
Populist Doug Ford set to win Ontario polls, promises prosperity
TORONTO (Reuters) – The Progressive Conservative Party, led by populist Doug Ford, is on track for a sweeping victory in Canada’s most populous province, Canadian networks projected on Thursday, as Ford declared the province is “open for business.”
Newspaper says inquiry told Australian soldiers committed crimes in Afghanistan
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian soldiers had a “disregard for human life” and used “illegal” violence on missions in Afghanistan, a confidential defense department inquiry heard from special forces insiders, according to an Australian newspaper report on…
Populist Doug Ford set to win Ontario election: media
TORONTO (Reuters) – The Progressive Conservative Party, led by populist Doug Ford, is on track to sweep to victory in Ontario, Canada’s most populous province, ending 15 years of Liberal rule, Canadian networks projected on Thursday.
