Britain is facing serious far-right terrorism threat, UK’s top officer
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain faces a new and significant threat from organized far-right terrorism, the UK’s most senior counter-terrorism officer said on Monday as he revealed police had foiled four plots by right-wing extremists in the last year.
U.N. chief calls for new push to rid the world of nuclear weapons
GENEVA (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on Monday for a new global effort to get rid of nuclear weapons, drawing a cautious response from envoys of atomic-armed powers at odds for decades over nuclear disarmament.
Seoul says U.S., North Korea should lower threshold for talks
SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Monday the United States and North Korea should both give ground so they can sit down to talks to try to resolve the crisis over North Korea’s weapons programs, a day after Pyongya…
South African president Ramaphosa to announce cabinet reshuffle
PRETORIA (Reuters) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce a cabinet reshuffle at 1930 GMT on Monday, his office said in a short statement, but it was not clear whether this heralded a purge of allies of former president Jacob Zuma from…
Saudi envoy invites Lebanon’s PM Hariri to kingdom
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri has been invited to Saudi Arabia, his office said on Monday, setting the stage for his first visit since he abruptly resigned there in November.
Germany’s Merkel wins party nod to renew coalition with Social Democrats
BERLIN (Reuters) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives on Monday approved a coalition deal with the Social Democrats (SPD), bringing closer a fourth term for her as well as an end to political limbo in Europe’s preeminent power.
UK expects post-Brexit devolution deal but Scotland begs to differ
EDINBURGH (Reuters) – Britain’s government said on Monday that it expected to reach an agreement with the United Kingdom’s devolved nations on how power will be shared after Brexit, but its latest proposal to unlock a political impasse fell flat in Sco…
Afghan Taliban renew call for dialogue with U.S. to end war
KABUL (Reuters) – The Taliban urged the United States on Monday to begin talks to end almost 17 years of war in Afghanistan, adding to a series of signals that suggest a greater willingness to explore options for dialogue.
Wealthy Greek minister quits in uproar over rent subsidy
ATHENS (Reuters) – A Greek junior minister resigned on Monday after a wave of outrage triggered by reports that she had claimed a rent allowance despite extensive personal wealth.
Saudi envoy invites Lebanon’s Hariri to kingdom: PM office
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri has received an invitation from a Saudi envoy to visit the kingdom and will go as soon as possible, his press office said on Monday.
