At least 14 dead in Papua New Guinea quake; ExxonMobil shuts LNG plant
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Up to 14 people were killed in landslides and by collapsed buildings during a powerful earthquake in the remote Papua New Guinea highlands, police and a hospital worker said on Tuesday, with unconfirmed reports of up to 30 dead.
South Korean prosecutors seek 30 years’ jail for ousted President Park
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday sought a 30-year jail term for former President Park Geun-hye who was ousted last year amid an influence-peddling scandal that rocked the country’s business and political elite.
Singapore proposes measure to bar communications from terror attack sites
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore on Tuesday proposed a new law to deal with terror attacks by preventing people in the area from taking photos or videos of the incident and communicating about police operations.
South Korean prosecutors seek 30-year jail term for ex-President Park
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday sought a 30-year jail term for former President Park Geun-hye who was ousted last year amid an influence-peddling scandal that rocked the country’s business and political elite.
Philippines open to U.N. drugs war probe, if by ‘credible, objective’ investigator
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines will allow an investigation into alleged human rights abuses in its bloody war on drugs, but not if it is conducted by the United Nations’ current special rapporteur on extrajudicial killings, a senior official said o…
With eye on U.S., China to revamp top tier of diplomats: sources
BEIJING (Reuters) – China is expected to announce a reshuffle of its top diplomats at an annual meeting of parliament in March, aiming to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump’s growing suspicion of Beijing, several sources familiar with the plan said….
Senior U.S. diplomat for North Korea to retire
SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department’s special representative for North Korea policy, Joseph Yun, plans to retire on Friday, just as signs are emerging that Pyongyang may be willing to talk with Washington.
U.S. threatens action against Iran after Russia U.N. veto
UNITED NATIONS/TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) – The United States threatened unilateral action against Iran on Monday after Russia vetoed a western bid for the United Nations Security Council to call out Tehran for failing to prevent its weapons from falling in…
Singapore PM says will reshuffle cabinet to support his successor
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Tuesday he will reshuffle his cabinet after parliament breaks in coming months to give more responsibility to the next generation of leaders who will support his eventual successor….
Singapore PM says will reshuffle cabinet in coming months
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Tuesday he will reshuffle his cabinet in coming months to give more responsibility to the next generation of leaders.
