North Korea ‘sincere’ on possible nuclear talks as sanctions hurt: Trump
WASHINGTON/SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea seems “sincere” in its apparent willingness to suspend nuclear tests while it held denuclearization talks with U.S. officials because the government is being hurt by tougher sanctions, U.S. President Donald Trum…
‘Significant’ consequences if China takes key port in Djibouti: U.S. general
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top U.S. general for Africa told lawmakers on Tuesday that the American military could face “significant” consequences should China take a key port in Djibouti, as Beijing becomes increasingly muscular in Africa in an effort …
U.S. and Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania discuss Baltic summit, Russia in call
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson spoke with counterparts from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania on Monday about an upcominng Baltic summit to be held in Washington next month, as well as Russia’s relationship with its neighbors …
Trump sees ‘positive’ statements on possible North Korea talks
WASHINGTON/SEOUL (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed on Tuesday “positive” statements from South Korea that North Korea was willing to suspend nuclear tests while it held denuclearization talks with U.S. officials, but he declined to say w…
Top Brazil appeals court denies Lula bid to stay out of prison
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s top appeals court on Tuesday denied a request by former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva that he not be sent to prison on a corruption conviction before he has exhausted his appeals.
Slovenian PM hopeful aims to slash red tape, reform courts
KAMNIK, Slovenia (Reuters) – A former comedian tipped to become Slovenia’s next prime minister said on Tuesday he would slash red tape to boost investment and shake up the electoral and judicial systems if his party wins June’s national election.
Skirting Saudi arms sales, France says Iran has ‘lots’ of weapons in Yemen
PARIS (Reuters) – France’s foreign minister on Tuesday sidestepped questions on whether his country should end weapons sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates because they were being used in Yemen, saying that Iran also had “lots” of weapons…
Italy’s League chief says is only possible PM candidate for centre-right
MILAN (Reuters) – The leader of Italy’s far-right League said on Tuesday he was the only possible candidate for prime minister for the centre-right after his party emerged as the strongest in the conservative bloc at Sunday’s election.
Trump sees ‘possible progress’ in North Korea denuclearization
WASHINGTON/SEOUL (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he saw “possible progress” in denuclearization efforts with North Korea after South Korea said Pyongyang would be willing to meet with the United States and suspend nuclear tests …
U.S. to provide more than $533 million in aid amid African conflicts, drought
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States will give more than $533 million in humanitarian aid for victims of conflicts and drought in Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan and the West and Central African countries bordering Lake Chad, U.S. Secretary of State…
